DAF shaves 500kg from 12-tonner’s kerb weight
DAF has added half a tonne of payload to its factory-bodied 12-tonne GVW LF truck, with the extensive use of aluminum chassis parts in place of steel. Dubbed the FTCC, […]
DAF tweaks its heavy trucks for diesel savings
UK market leader DAF has introduced a number of refinements to its Euro 6 XF and CF trucks and MX-11 and MX-13 engines, with the objective of achieving fuel savings […]
First signs of recovery in UK’s new truck market
September saw new truck registrations in the UK reach a monthly high for 2014, as the market showed its first signs of recovery after the Euro 6-induced slump at the […]
DAF targets 30 per cent of UK truck market
DAF aims to retain a 30 per cent share of the UK heavy truck market, although its share for the first quarter fell to below 20 per cent, managing director […]
DAF Trucks offers new telematics service to customers
DAF Trucks has announced it is to offer a new telematics solution as an integral part of all new DAF repair and maintenance contracts, at no additional cost to customers. […]
DAF LF trucks deliver for Smith Metals
North West scrap metal and recycling specialist Smith Metals has reported high productivity from its new trio of DAF LF Construction trucks, supplied by Preston-based Lancashire DAF. Smith Metals is […]
DAF records strongest ever European performance
A strong performance in the UK helped DAF Trucks strengthen its position in the European truck market last year (Transport Operator 33). In the heavy truck segment (16+ tonnes), a […]
DAF launches Euro 6 construction range
Paccar subsidiary DAF has revealed a Euro 6-compliant range of construction trucks covering 4×2 rigid, multi-axle and tractor applications. The vehicles feature increased ground clearance to aid cross-country mobility and […]
Ferryspeed fleet grows with 30 DAF tractors
Jersey-based freight company Ferryspeed has put 30 DAF tractor units into service to support growth in its services in mainland UK and to the Channel Islands. The vehicles are based […]