With a first, second and sixth place in the overall truck ranking, Iveco dominated the 33rd Dakar, the world’s most important rally, where most of the European and Asian Truck OEMs participated.
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- 05 Feb 2012 - Pirelli unveils intelligent truck tyre
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- 02 Feb 2012 - Goodyear Dunlop hosts Symposium on Driving Efficiency
- 02 Feb 2012 - Euroway further expands sales team
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- 01 Feb 2012 - MOT test to continue at 3-1-1
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New DAF assembly plant in Brazil
PACCAR held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil on January 9, 2012. The ceremony, led by Mark Pigott, PACCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Paraná Governor Beto Richa, was attended by state and local officials, supplier partners, key transport companies and other business and educational leaders.
World’s best truck driver 2012
The Scania Driver Competition, launched in partnership with the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is now open for registrations from young truck drivers.
DAF CF on show at Delhi AutoExpo
PACCAR is showcasing its premium DAF CF truck at the Delhi AutoExpo, the largest automotive show in India. “India is one of the largest and fastest growing truck markets in the world.
DAF Trucks to exhibit in Brazil
DAF Trucks, a PACCAR company, will showcase its premium truck and engine product line at the Sao Paulo Fenatran exhibition, the largest truck industry trade show in South America.
White Logistics donates uniforms to orphans
Orphans who live in the chilly highlands of Tanzania have been given extra help to stay warm after a donation of clothing.
European auto makers pave way for uniform system of e-vehicle charging
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has defined a comprehensive set of recommendations to standardise the charging of electrically-chargeable vehicles. The joint industry proposal will enable the use of one type of plug independent of car make, electricity provider or country. “This is a major step towards the broader introduction of electrically-chargeable vehicles in...
Proposed regulations will affect US truckers
Proposed regulations in the United States will affect daily and weekly driving limits for over-the-road truck drivers.
DAF Trucks to acquire minority interest in TATRA a.s.
DAF Trucks and TATRA have signed an agreement for DAF to acquire 19 per cent ownership in TATRA a.s.
Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year
A 28 year old employee of Dublin based company Hawthorn Logistics has been named as the European winner and one of four finalists in the search to find the world’s Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year 2011.
DAF opens subsidiary in Moscow
DAF Trucks N.V. has opened its own marketing and sales office in Moscow with a view to furthering DAF’s growth in the Russian market.
DAF exhibits at Shanghai auto show
PACCAR is showcasing its premium DAF product line at the Auto Shanghai exhibition, the world’s largest international automotive show.
Michelin launches new truck tyre
Michelin has unveiled its latest truck tyre – X® MultiWayTM 3D, a multi-purpose tyre that can be driven on all types of road and in all types of weather conditions, delivering time savings and fuel economy as well as reliability and safety.
Volvo VISTA reaches semi-finals
VISTA – Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ worldwide competition and training programme for mechanics and service personnel – has now reached the semi-finals stage.
PACCAR launches engine website
PACCAR has launched its new website dedicated to PACCAR engines.
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