On September 30, Euro NCAP release its second-ever test of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
The Mercedes-Benz Actros range received strong safety ratings in Euro NCAP’s 2025 HGV tests. The lowest cab Actros earned five stars, an improvement from its previous three-star rating. The taller Actros F and Actros L ProCabin r

On September 24, Leyland Trucks announced that it has completed its GBP 5.1 million Zero Emissions Truck Testing Automation (ZETTA) project.
Launched in 2023 in collaboration with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), HSSMI, and Expert Technologies Group, the two-year project was jointly funded by the government a

On September 19, DAF Trucks announced the start of series production of its fully electric XD and XF models.
DAF XD and XF Electric vehicles are powered by efficient and reliable PACCAR EX-D1 and PACCAR EX-D2 electric motors. 
The DAF XD Electric truck with the PACCAR EX-D1 is suitable for GVWs up to 29 tonnes. It c

On April 7, DAF announced that the new generation DAF XF, XG, and XG+ models are now available with a specially developed PACCAR’s B100-compatible MX-13 engine, available for both tractor and rigid configurations.
The B100 biodiesel is made entirely from renewable vegetable oils and fats. It can reduce CO2 emissions

On March 14, DAF Trucks announced that PACCAR Parts has introduced ultra-thin, flexible solar panels for cabs, trailers, and bodies. These panels continuously charge the battery, reducing fuel consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, and wear on the dynamo and battery.
Available in two sizes, the smaller panel (110 x 3

On February 13, DAF Trucks N.V. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies to collaborate on developing zero-emission mobility solutions for road transport.
The partnership combines DAF’s truck manufacturing expertise with TotalEnergies’ sustainable mobility solutions, reflecting their commitment t

On November 5, DAF Components, an independent supplier of components, announced that it is delivering 110 ultra-silent PACCAR MX-11 engines to Solaris Bus & Coach for new series of ‘Urbino mh’ city buses which will be operated by the Roman public transport company Atac.
The 110 PACCAR MX-11 engines will offer 270 kW

On September 16, DAF Trucks announced that it is launching a suite of innovations for its new generation of XD, XF, XG, and XG+ trucks at IAA Transportation 2024, enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and driver comfort. The new trucks offer perfect aerodynamics, efficient drivetrains, and ADAS, resulting in a fuel effi

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) has integrated its DriverHub application into PACCAR Connect, the new advanced online fleet management platform from DAF Trucks.
This integration provides real-time tire data insights that help truck drivers and fleet managers enhance fleet performance and support more in

On September 12, Euro NCAP announced that its Truck Safe programme has begun testing across European labs, aiming to reduce truck-related fatalities. Though trucks make up just 3% of vehicles on Europe roads, they are involved in 15% of fatalities. The programme aims to promote safety beyond minimum standards by ince

On August 27, DAF Trucks announced that it has collaborated with HDV Booking, a consortium developing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The initiative will enhance the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
HDV Booking includes charging

On June 6, DAF announced that it is gearing up for the future with a new generation of vehicles and innovative transport solutions. The company is developing zero-emission hydrogen engines that emit only water vapor, while its parent company, PACCAR, is testing ultra-clean fuel cell technology and advancing electric

On April 9, it was announced that PACCAR Mexico officially launched the DAF brand in Mexico, along with its distributor Kenworth del Este. The first 78 units to be marketed in the country have arrived, imported from the Netherlands.
The assembly plant in the Netherlands will have the XF, CF and XB models available, o

On April 10, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) announced that CEOs of major European automotive companies (Renault Group, DAF Trucks, Iveco Group, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Scania, and others) met with the EU Commissioner for Climate Action to discuss the sector's green transition. They aim to

On April 10, DAF Trucks unveiled PACCAR Connect, a new online fleet management platform which offers easy access and seamless integration with existing third-party software. Every new DAF XB, XD, XF, XG, and XG+ comes standard with 10 years of PACCAR Connect.
The system comprises hardware and software in the truck, a

On November 20, DAF announced that the XD distribution truck with a 6.7-liter PACCAR PX-7 engine, offering wheelbases up to 6.9 meters and various cab options, including Sleeper Cab and Sleeper High Cab which enhances driver comfort and enables multi-day distribution routes.
The XD is the top choice for 19-ton-plus d

On November 13, DAF Trucks announced that it will debut its latest new generation XB series (7.5 to 19-tonne class) at the Solutrans exhibition in Lyon, France from November 21 to 25, 2023. Along with this, it will also showcase Europe’s first 12-tonne electric city distribution truck, XB Electric (12, 16, and 19-ton

On October 11, DAF Trucks announced that it is enhancing safety and driver comfort in its new generation DAF models with a comprehensive suite of ADAS features included as standard on XB, XD, XF, XG, and XG+ models starting January 2024.
These ADAS features include the latest Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS)

On October 4, DAF Components announced that it will launch a new series of PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines for coaches and buses at Busworld 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. The engines offer fuel efficiency, extended service intervals, and excellent driveability with high torque at low revs. The engines also run efficientl

On July 20, DAF Trucks announced that it can efficiently use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), as a biofuel made from food industry waste in their latest generation trucks, resulting in up to 90% reduced CO2 emissions (‘Well-to-wheel’) compared to regular diesel. The company is making strides to reduce CO2 emissions