Only ten years old, Volvo’s construction model, the FMX series has received a significant upgrade alongside the FM for the 2020 model including a brand-new cab – a rare development in the life of a truck range.  Here are a few of the highlights of the new range as it becomes available to buy in…

The first prototype of the Volta Zero has gone on show and appears to tix all the boxes.  The hardest part will be to ramp up to full production, as the company is using an outsourcing model.  With a headcount of just 16 at present, mainly in the UK, the company plans to have 150…

My initial thought about this was – erh, no, why should anyone be that interested truck steering wheels? But looking at the images of the dashboards and steering wheels of Mercedes trucks from over the years does make you start to think back to earlier, more simple times.  Try to picture how different these trucks…

Are you new to the evolving technology in the truck industry?  Mercedes-Benz have helped out by offering this helpful guide to Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) which helps drivers and saves money on fuel by knowing what kind of terrain lies ahead… As with many trucks, the fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz heavy duty trucks is being…

Is the news relevant to UK transport operators that Germany could continue to allow gas-powered trucks to travel toll-free?  We believe so, as it indicates that gas is a technology that will see significant growth for long distance truck operations. Gas Truck Plans to be Approved Karl Holmeier, Member of Germany’s Parliamentary Traffic Committee and…

There is talk about reopening schools for June 1st and some businesses are already opening their doors.  Transport operators involved in food and medicine transport have been operating throughout the lockdown, but with the economy slowly starting to come to life you need to consider the changes that may be necessary in your business. Truck…

As many used truck dealers are not remaining open during this terrible Covid-19 outbreak and the ensuing lockdown the Truckpages team has decided to temporarily suspend the publication of the printed form of the Truckpages magazine. Don’t worry, the used truck stock on this website is still updated throughout every day, so remember to check…

Two fierce competitors are working together on a solution to developing hydrogen fuel cell for use in heavy-duty truck applications.  Volvo Trucks and Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz parent company) have started the process into putting together a joint venture where Volvo will buy 50% of the shares in Daimler’s existing fuel cell activities for EUR 0.6…

Truck Operators – Help Save the Planet Today, not Tomorrow There’s plenty of noise being made in the transport industry about electric and hybrid commercial vehicles being the key to saving the planet.  The cost and range/weight disadvantages of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) mean that they are simply not effective for long distance road transport…

Truck Manufacturers usually go to town on information at the time of a truck launch.  Typically this is too detailed for the average reader, but some may wish to delve a little deeper than the summarised versions we put together on our product pages. So if you are interested, then please read on… New MAN…