Contargo puts 33 DAF XD Electric trucks into operation
The German transport company Contargo has put 33 electric XD 350 FT 4x2 tractor units into service. The vehicles will be used, among other things, for transporting containers between Contargo’s 25 container terminals in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
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DAF names ‘International Dealers of the Year 2026’ - European DAF Dealers awarded at prestigious event
DAF dealer Wietholt Nutzfahrzeuge from Germany has been named ‘International DAF Dealer of the Year 2026’ at the DAF International Dealer Meeting in Benidorm (Spain) in recognition of its excellent performance and customer experience in every field.
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DAF unveils XG⁺ Emerald Edition - Special series limited to only 100 vehicles
DAF Trucks unveils the DAF XG+ Emerald Edition. This luxurious, dark green limited version of DAF’s New Generation XG+ flagship truck embodies premium design, stunning looks, cutting-edge technologies and ultimate driver comfort.
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DAF expands range of electric trucks - Multi-axle models for specific applications and construction industry
DAF Trucks is expanding its programme of fully electric trucks to include a wide range of 6x2, 6x4 and 8x4 tractor and rigid models for specific applications and the construction industry.
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DAFaid urges operators to ‘winter-proof’ as demand reaches record highs
With weather forecasters predicting further cold conditions across the UK, DAF Trucks is urging operators to intensify winter vehicle preparations and daily maintenance checks following record demand for its DAFaid roadside assistance service since the New Year.
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Milestone: First electric heavy-goods vehicle travels through the Channel Tunnel with LeShuttle Freight
In a joint effort to advance low-carbon logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, LeShuttle Freight, Voltempo, and DAF Trucks have successfully sent the first electric heavy-goods vehicle (eHGV) through the Channel Tunnel.
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C&M Transport expands premium fleet with latest DAF XG⁺ tractor units
C&M Transport has taken delivery of a New Generation DAF XG+ 530 tractor unit, with the frozen, chilled and ambient haulage specialist reporting exceptional driver satisfaction with its premium specification trucks operating on time- and temperature-sensitive UK and European operations.
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DAF introduces XG and XG⁺ Electric - Zero-emission range of over 500 km combined with the ultimate in comfort
DAF is expanding its successful series of electric vehicles with the introduction of the XG and XG+ Electric.
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DAF Trucks enters fourth decade of UK market leadership
As the UK truck industry undergoes significant operational and technological transformation, DAF Trucks’ market-leading position remains unchanged, retaining its status as the nation’s top truck manufacturer in 2025.
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