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View Full 2023 Year Truck Sales Figures Here Last year was the first almost ‘normal’ year for the new truck industry since pre-covid in 2019. There remain component supply issues for manufacturers and lead times are longer than operators would like, but UK sales volumes were up almost across the board for all truck manufacturers….

Scania UK has announced the appointment of a new Dealer Director for Scotland. Paul Smith, who has been covering the role since August 2022, will be responsible for leading the Scania Scotland team into the future. He comes with a wealth of experience after joining Scania UK in 1994 as a Technician. Paul soon went…

The Polish division of Scania is trialling a new system where truck operators can order a brand new truck online without having to speak to a salesperson. What’s more, the system has just closed its first deal with a Polish haulier. Styku Transport Łukasz Styczeń, a haulier based in north-western Poland, used the online tool…

Scania introduced battery electric vehicles for regional transport in June 2022. Currently the orders have reached 640, and the company sees a clear momentum for electric vehicles. After the introduction of battery electric regional transport vehicles seven months ago, Scania sees a strongly rising interest in these solutions: “We know that with our wide range…

DAF Trucks continue to storm ahead in the UK’s new truck sales market, further increasing their market share compared to previous years. With the third quarter of 2022 showing DAF with a market share approaching almost one third means that practically one in every three trucks registered in the UK in 2022 was a DAF….

To support its continued investments in electrification, Scania issued another green bond, this time totalling SEK 3 billion. The proceeds will be used for additional investment in the development of battery-electric vehicles. The strong interest in the bond shows that the capital market actively supports Scania’s purpose of driving the shift towards a sustainable transport…

The truck world is gearing up for selling and operating battery electric trucks – no mean feat by any standards – but Scania have their plans one step ahead with their first commercial sale of hydrogen-powered trucks that will operate at 40 tonnes and above. Scania tell us that their main technology to drive the…

It is important for continuity of supply and quality control to have as much manufacturing of core components in-house. That’s what Scania have been planning with their new manufacturing line for the cables for battery electric trucks. Scania have therefore made an important step on the journey towards in-house production of electric vehicles in Södertälje….

Biomethane from the right sources is about as green a fuel as you can get for long distance transport today.  That’s why Scania’s recent contribution to the promotion of the fuel is vital for the environment in the short to medium term. A new initiative called the Biomethane Industrial Partnership has been initiated by the…

Scania UK is has announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Chris Newitt.  He began his tenure on 20 September and is responsible for guiding the business through the biggest transition the heavy transport industry has ever seen. James Armstrong, Executive Regional Director for Scania Europe North, said: “I am delighted to welcome Chris…

In what is a first for Europe, Scania and HAVI Supply Chain are piloting the use of a fully autonomous vehicle to transport commercial goods in regular traffic conditions between logistics hubs. The pilot will see the autonomous truck drive between Södertälje and Jönköping, a three-hour journey of around 300km, and the route forms part…

George Hinkley from South Mimms service centre has been named Scania UK’s Apprentice of the Year 2022. Battling it out against three fellow candidates at Scania’s Technical Centre in Loughborough, George claimed first prize ahead of Ben Woodbine from Purfleet, Kevin Latta from Eurocentral and Andrew Maddison from Doncaster. The four finalists were handpicked by…

The answer appears to be Scania Sheffield. The branch has won Scania UK’s Top Team competition, in the process booking their places at the European finals in Bratislava in September. The national finals of Scania’s global workshop training competition, saw the top 10 UK teams go head-to-head across five technical workstations. This included tackling four…

The Traton Group (Scania & MAN), Daimler Truck, (Mercedes & Fuso) and the Volvo Group (Volvo Trucks & Renault Trucks) have completed the final step in forming the previously announced joint venture for charging infrastructure in Europe. The new joint venture, with Anja van Niersen as appointed CEO, is expected to have a significant role…

We all understand that exposure on TV is a powerful tool – that’s why companies are prepared to pay millions to advertise on it. We also are aware that people are watching the TV whilst browsing their phones. Finally, most truck drivers would like to be behind the wheel of a Scania – especially if…

Scania is now introducing solutions built upon the next level of battery-electric trucks (BEV). The new generation, available with R or S sleeper cabs, is part of a complete solution that will open the door to electrified transport wide for many customers and applications. With 624 kWh of batteries installed, Scania provides the means for…

Nigel Clegg, the man responsible for the transport and logistics activities of one of Cumbria’s leading plant hire, transport and recycled aggregates and demolition contracting specialists, Metcalfe Plant Hire Limited tells us why his company continues to select Scania vehicles as its preferred fleet choice, which Metcalfe Plant Hire has now been doing for more…

If you are looking to buy a new truck, then it pays to know if you are ordering from a major player or an also ran. To help you out, here are some bang up-to-date statistics, published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market is down this year, but companies have…

Given the current situation with Russia and the interruption of natural gas supplies across Europe, you could be forgiven for thinking that the gas-powered truck is set to become a piece of motoring history. Nonetheless, you would still be mistaken.  The real win from a gas-engined truck is not the use of slightly cleaner and…

Most skips are used in urban environments and the truck used to deliver and collect them can travel further than most dustcarts – with drivers in an out of the cab nearly as frequently.  This means that ease of cab access combined with excellent pedestrian visibility should be a must. It was these qualities and…