Jean-Claude Van Damme Test Drives the Volvo FM Truck
18 Nov 2013, 18:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The sight of a legendary action star doing "epic splits" on the side mirrors of two trucks has reached every corner of the Internet, causing giggles and gasps for air in equal measures. Bu...
Volvo Trucks i-Shift Gearbox and 11L Engine Production Starts in Brazil
8 Dec 2011, 13:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volvo Trucks has announced that it has begun local production of their new i-Shift gearbox and the 11-liter truck engine in Brazil, at their factory complex located in Curitiba. The automated boxes ...
Volvo Truck Driven One Million Kilometers on One Clutch
5 Aug 2011, 10:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Phil Moore, an experienced truck driver who works for manufacturer EBC Brakes in Northampton, has just finished driving 1 million kilometres on the same clutch. He’s quite proud of his achieve...
New Volvo FM MethaneDiesel Truck Makes Public Debut in Berlin
8 Jun 2011, 14:58 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The new gas-powered truck from Volvo is about to face the crowds at the NGV Berlin 2011 Fair, marking its official public debut. The participation in this show is also part of Volvo Trucks commitmen...
New Volvo FM MethaneDiesel Launched
31 May 2011, 08:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Alternative fuel-powered vehicles for use in heavy and long-distance transport operations are a must considering today’s environmental concern, and Volvo Trucks is well aware of that. The Swed...
Volvo Trucks Begins Liquid Gas Field Testing
20 Oct 2010, 10:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo Trucks announced today the start of a public field testing with methane diesel trucks that can run on liquefied methane gas. At the same time, Sweden’s first filling station for liquefie...
New Volvo FMX Truck to Launch at Bauma Exhibition
22 Mar 2010, 10:56 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish manufacturer Volvo Trucks announced it will be introducing a new truck at the Bauma exhibition on April 19, the Volvo FMX. Volvo Trucks has separated the FM range into two dedicated parts: c...
Volvo Trucks Tests Diesel Technology for Alternative Fuel
21 Mar 2010, 11:40 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo is currently working on several solutions that could help Sweden and EU achieve their target of cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent until 2020. Volvo Truc...
Volvo Trucks Releases New Volvo FM
15 Mar 2010, 11:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new version of the Volvo FM truck had just been released by the Swedish manufacturer today. Exterior enhancements include new grill, headlights and air-intake, all inspired by the Volvo FH. Volvo ...