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06 Jan 2022
2021 News
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17 Dec 2021
Scania introduces world-class, versatile hybrid trucks
Scania is introducing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) trucks that can be fitted with different powertrain and charging options, thus offering solutions that can fulfil various demands for applications. A new electric machine, GE281, works in tandem with a Scania seven or nine-litre combustion engine, providing unique opportunities for creating fossil-free transport solutions for heavy trucks with demanding bodywork. -
29 Nov 2021
Scania unveils its new flagship, state-of-the-art service centre at Eurocentral
This new facility is an impressive addition to Scania’s property portfolio and will become the central hub for employees and customers of Scania Scotland. The previous workshop at Bellshill has now closed and all employees have moved across to this new location. -
24 Nov 2021
Lloyds Coaches takes its first three Scania Irizar i6 coaches
Lloyds Coaches has taken delivery of three used Scania coaches, the first to enter service with the Machynlleth, mid-Wales based company. Equipped with Irizar i6 bodies, the purchase follows on from the successful trial of Scania's demonstration vehicle by Lloyds Coaches at the end of 2019 which generated a great deal of positive feedback from the company's customers. -
11 Nov 2021
Q-Park places first factory order Scania Fencer f1 buses
Q-Park Limited, one of Europe's leading parking services providers, has signed a deal with Scania (Great Britain) Limited for the first four factory-ordered Scania Fencer f1 buses. -
14 Oct 2021
Scania launches three-axle LNG tractor unit
Scania has further extended its portfolio of dedicated gas-fuelled trucks with the introduction of a 6x2/2 LNG (liquified natural gas) tractor unit. Equipped with a lightweight Hendrickson centre lift-axle, the vehicle is available to order immediately. -
02 Aug 2021
Scania further enhances its bus and coach service
Scania (Great Britain) Limited and its independent dealers are to make significant investments in staff training and equipment over the coming two years in order to further uplift the levels of service provided to the organisation's bus and coach customers nationwide. -
28 Jul 2021
Tates Coaches opts for four Scania Irizar i6s and a Scania Interlink coach
Luton-based coach operator, Tates Coaches Limited, has purchased four late model used Scania Irizar i6 coaches which have been converted to PSVAR specification by the Irizar factory in Spain. In addition, the company has taken a late model used Scania Interlink coach to replace the existing Scania Omni Express in its fleet. -
27 Jul 2021
Scania participates in pioneering UK HGV electrification feasibility study
Scania is to participate in a major feasibility study into the operation of long haul electrified trucks utilising dynamic charging provided by overhead wires on electric roads. This will be the first study of its type to take place in the UK, the aim being to demonstrate to readiness of the technology for a national roll-out. -
23 Jul 2021
Karima Haji appointed Transformation Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited
Karima Haji has been appointed Transformation Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited. Karima joins the company’s Executive Team on 1 September 2021 from her current role as IT & Operations Director at Volvo Car Financial Services UK Limited. -
01 Jul 2021
James Armstrong takes up the reins at Scania (Great Britain) Limited
With effect from 1 July 2021, James Armstrong will succeed Martin Hay as Managing Director of Scania (Great Britain) Limited. -
16 Jun 2021
Scania announces community engagement programme and new charity partnership
Scania (Great Britain) Limited is delighted to announce a new community engagement programme, entitled Scania Community, whereby the business will begin an official partnership with leading UK charity, Cancer Research UK as well supporting environmental charity, The Wildlife Trusts. -
11 Jun 2021
Waitings does the heavy lifting for charity with Scania
Leading civil engineering and specialist plant hire business, Waitings Limited has added a 150-tonnes gross train weight, double-drive STGO Category 3 Scania 650 S heavy haulage prime mover to its Cliburn, near Penrith, Cumbria-based fleet. Waitings operate a large fleet of earthmoving equipment including excavators up to 70-tonnes in weight. -
10 Jun 2021
Scania scores its fifth consecutive 'Green Truck' victory
For the fifth year running, Scania has won Germany’s coveted ‘Green Truck’ title. The prestigious press test competition is organised by two leading German trade magazines and over the years has become something of a world championship in transport efficiency for long-distance trucks. -
17 May 2021
Scania launches Scania Fencer f1
The UK has been chosen for the global launch of Scania's new Fencer bus range, the first model of which is the Fencer f1, a single deck, fully built-up bus. The vehicle, which is the first complete Scania single deck bus to be released in the UK for ten years, will subsequently be introduced to many other markets worldwide and will form the basis of a new platform of sustainable Scania buses going forward. -
23 Apr 2021
Father and Daughter invest in Scania
Shepton Mallet, Somerset-based Father & Daughter Transport Limited has invested in a new Scania R 540 8x4 tipper for use on its roadstone and tarmacadam delivery contract with construction materials supplier John Wainwright & Co. Limited. The vehicle joins the Scania G 450 8x4 tipper which Father & Daughter has operated since it was purchased new in 2018.
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30 Sep 2021
Scania employees go the extra 60 miles for Cancer Research UK
Employees from throughout Scania (Great Britain) Limited's nationwide support centre and service network have taken part in a 60 Mile Challenge during the month of September in aid of Cancer Research UK, raising more than £2,700 in the process -
21 Sep 2021
P. C. Coaches takes delivery of the UK's first Scania Fencer
Long-established Scania operator, Lincoln-based P. C. Coaches, has taken delivery of the UK's first Scania Fencer bus. Handed over at a special ceremony at Scania's UK headquarters and customer support centre in Milton Keynes, the vehicle is the Fencer f1 demonstrator which featured in the global launch of the Fencer range, which was staged in the UK in May of this year. -
30 Nov 2021
Scania hosts net zero transport conference
On Monday 8 November 2021, in the backdrop of COP26 in Glasgow, Scania took the opportunity to host its own Net Zero Conference, bringing together a whole range of influencers, partners and customers from across the transport sector to discuss the collaboration required to accelerate impactful change over the coming years.
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