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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 8, 2017

Robots in the Jungle

An autonomous steering test in the cane fields of Brazil shows why autonomous technology won't be limited to city centers and freeways.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 6, 2017

Last Legs for Long-Haul Trucking?

A move away from long-haul to regional and super-regional routes has been predicted for years. Volvo's Magnus Koeck says that shift may already be underway.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 1, 2017

Driving Impressions: Volvo's Tough Tech Truck

Volvo blends real-world work demands and cutting edge technology together seamlessly in its new VNR vocational daycab tractors. HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts files this report from North Carolina with his first driving impressions of the new regional truck.

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NewsMay 24, 2017

Volvo Truck Honors Military Heroes

Volvo Trucks’ New River Valley (NRV) assembly plant in Dublin, Va., unveiled the design of its 2017 Ride for Freedom truck featuring the all new VNR model, which will accompany a motorcade of about 160 motorcycles from the plant to Washington, D.C., during the “Run for the Wall” motorcycle rally Memorial Day weekend.

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Videosby StaffMay 1, 2017

Focus On... Volvo's VNR Regional Haul Tractor [Video]

In this Focus On video, Equipment Editor Jim Park takes us through the features on Volvo’s VNR regional haul tractor with long-haul sensibility.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 27, 2017

Driving Volvo’s SuperTruck

What you can see of Volvo’s SuperTruck vehicle is pretty spectacular, though fairly plain at heart. It’s what you can’t see that stirs the imagination. Equipment Editor Jim Park explains in this first-person Test Drive.

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Videosby StaffApril 26, 2017

On the Spot: Volvo Trucks VNR Regional Tractor [Video]

Equipment Editor Jim Park was at the launch of Volvo's new regional tractor, the VNR, in Montreal. He sends along this interview with Wade Long, Volvo Trucks' director of product marketing.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 25, 2017

Earnings Watch: Daimler, Volvo, Paccar Profits All Move Higher

Earnings for truck makers moved higher in the first quarter of the year, with three on Tuesday showing big improvements from the same time in 2016.

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NewsApril 20, 2017

Volvo Details 'Versatile' New VNR Regional Tractor

After unveiling its new VNR regional tractor, Volvo Trucks provided more details at the ExpoCam truck show in Montreal.

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Newsby Jim ParkApril 20, 2017

Volvo Unveils VNR Regional Tractor

Volvo Trucks North America Wednesday launched a new regional truck, the VNR, to address what it believes is tremendous growth potential in regional and short-haul markets. Volvo says this truck will meet the needs of beverage haulers, grocery distributors, fuel haulers and many others engaged in local, regional and short-haul service.

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