DAF XD Truck News ( 16)

After winning a series of green gongs for their new range of trucks in 2023, DAF have released a series of super-efficient versions of their current range with all of the fuel saving bells and whistles fitted. After an extensive multi-test, the New Generation DAF XF 450 was named Green Truck 2023 by the leading…

European Truck Simulator 2 incorporates DAF XD distribution truck When starting to play a truck simulation game, it’s likely that most people would want to opt for the flagship truck models – all high roof, high horsepower machines with all the bells and whistles. However, this approach does not actually reflect the reality of most…

Specially designed for transport of large volume and lightweight goods To perfectly tune the DAF XD to the individual tasks and requirements of operators, the XD with 6.7 litre PACCAR PX-7 engine is now available with wheelbases of up to 6.9 metres and a full suite of cabs, including the Sleeper Cab and Sleeper High…

DAF Trucks has said it is ‘right behind’ the recent announcement of funding from the UK Government and Innovate UK for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme. DAF XD Electric and XF Electric tractor units will form part of a 370-vehicle fleet comprised primarily of battery electric, plus some hydrogen-fuelled, trucks, rolled-out through…

All new ADAS features as standard DAF Trucks has expanded the safety and driver comfort of all New Generation DAF models by adding a full suite of new Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) ex-factory. These new systems are standard on all DAF XB, XD, XF, XG and XG⁺ models as of January 2024. Advanced Braking…

When you make thousands of variants of a truck it is hard to have every option available from launch. This is why DAF are evolving their XD model with their latest development, the introduction of a new 6.7-litre PACCAR PX-7 driveline with outputs of up to 310 hp. The XD with PX-7 engine is available…

DAF have done well in growing the number of trucks in the Fifth Gear Transport Services fleet – it will increase from almost zero to 35 trucks over the courser of months. The impressive cabs of the new trucks plus fuel savings of around 10% means that there should be more DAF trucks heading to…

It usually takes some time to replace the thousands of model options in a truck range when a new cab is launched. DAF have recently rolled out their brand-new cab designs for the XF, XG and XD ranges, starting with the more straightforward, relatively low hanging fruit – think tractor units and dry freight applications….

An order of 75 electric trucks should be big news these days. However, Asset Alliance’s order of 75 electric DAF trucks has to be put in perspective alongside a further 1,425 DAFs in the same order that are diesel powered. That’s about half of one percent of the total order. It definitely shows that Asset…

The company has certainly had a busy time with the introduction of new models, the big reveal of their imminent electric truck range plus selling more trucks than ever before. The company led the market for tractor unit sales in Europe last year – no mean feat. Market Leader With a market share of 17.3%…

At least from the outset it would appear that the new electric DAF trucks range will not be taking place at their Leyland factory in the UK where all U market trucks are currently assembled. This may change when volumes in the UK increase, but it certainly indicates where DAF think that the demand for…

For even better fuel efficiency, higher payloads and enhanced manoeuvrability, DAF is introducing an Electric Hydraulic Steering (EHS) system on 6×2 tractor and rigid vehicles with a steered pusher axle. The new system is available for the complete New Generation DAF truck range: the XF, XG and XG⁺ as well as the XD. Especially heavy…

The company that owns DAF Trucks has always been a highly profitable and reliable business and this trend is set to continue as the company posts record earnings. “PACCAR achieved record net income for the third quarter of 2022,” said Preston Feight, chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s third quarter results reflect the strong demand for premium,…

DAF is displaying its New Generation of construction trucks at Bauma, the world’s largest exhibition for the construction industry, taking place in Munich, Germany from the October 24th to 30th. The New DAF XDC and XFC share their design underpinnings with the XD and the XF. Excellent offer for construction applications The XDC and the…

DAF has introduced a completely new range of distribution trucks at the IAA Transportation 2022.  At the same event, the newly launched XD truck range also managed to win ‘International Truck of the Year 2023’ – following on the heels of the DAF XF and XG range that won the award for 2022. The New…

The long-term replacement for the DAF CF is due to be launched in a couple of months. Although the new DAF XD will be made alongside the ageing CF versions, the assumption is that this will be a temporary measure for European markets whilst the development teams bring the new model up to speed with…