On September 4th, the registration opens for the world´s largest service market competition, VISTA*. More than 18,000 technicians, from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses global dealer network, are estimated to participate. Through teamwork and competence development VISTA aims to attract and maintain skilled technicians. Even though VISTA is a competition, the main objectives are to […]
Arctic Trucks, have a long history in Iceland and Scandinavia as creators of 4×4 vehicles able to take on the most demanding terrains and conditions. Artic trucks and Isuzu, have now worked together to produce a pick-up/ute that will shine in the most gruelling conditions. Set for a launch in October for the British market, […]
We have seen the movie many times and now comes the opportunity to own the actual vehicle. This 2014 Land Rover Defender SVX JB 24 is one of just ten examples built for the production of Spectre, the 24th film in the James Bond franchise (hence the name). Featured in a memorable chase scene in […]
Leading lubricant manufacturer Fuchs has launched a revolutionary new oil for Scania trucks which will double the service life of the vehicle’s diesel particulate filter. Following extensive testing, Fuchs Lubricants have added Titan Cargo Maxx Sae 5W-30 to its comprehensive automotive range, the first product to secure Scania LDF-4 approval. Titan Cargo Maxx Sae 5W-30 […]
The Zarooq SandRacer 500GT aims to provide performance both on and off-road, with the driver being able to engage a “sand” mode that lifts the body, providing a healthy dose of ground clearance for getting over those pesky dunes. Produced in the middle east and designed for their sandy terrain, this vehicle could also be […]
Carlex Design and MS-RT Road Technology have teamed up to create a Ford Ranger that can handle any terrain while keeping occupants in complete comfort. Oddly, the companies call this hardcore off-roader the VR/46 in recognition of motorcycle racing champion Valentino Rossi – a person generally more associated with victory on the track rather than […]
Michelin is warning businesses that the cost of driving on under-inflated tyres has risen over an 18-month period, in line with the cost of fuel. In June 2017, average pump prices in the UK reached 116.4 pence per litre for unleaded and 117.4 pence per litre for diesel – an increase of 13.9 per cent […]
As legal drama continues to surround Uber’s Otto division, Volvo has quietly made progress in developing self-driving trucks. It unveiled an autonomous steering system designed for a very specific job. Volvo developed a self-steering truck to help Brazilian sugarcane farmers preserve their crops. When it’s being culled, sugarcane is transferred from a harvester to trucks […]
Super Clean Electrified Diesel technology tests have shown that diesel cars may have a future by slashing real-world emissions by up to two-thirds. Over the past few months diesel cars have been condemned for their high NO2 emissions output which is harmful to the health of humans. Diesel scrappage schemes and toxin taxes have […]
The Volvo Group’s new truck engines are more fuel efficient as a result of their intelligent piston design. Waves have been added to the piston crown to improve the use of oxygen. The engineers behind the innovation have now received the Volvo Technology Award 2017. Despite the fact that the internal combustion engine has been […]
