News
Find out about all the latest news and events in the UK and around the world. If you’re a member of the press, please go to our press page for contact details and resources.
2023 news
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08 Jun 2023
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28 Apr 2023
EU’s new safety regulation for trucks and buses
All new Scania vehicles sold from July 2024 will be totally compliant. Most of the required safety assistance technology is already well established in our vehicles today. -
24 Apr 2023
Hall of Fame: Paul Gratton's Scania 590 S V8
Check out Paul Gratton’s stunning and heavily modified Scania 590 S V8 in metallic Ruby Red, which has been wowwing fans and drivers throughout the UK since May last year. -
25 Jan 2023
50 and up: One father’s dream becomes a solid family enterprise
Not many snap decisions last the test of time. In Wixey Transport’s case, one man’s dream in a ploughed field is still going strong five decades on.
2022 news
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01 Dec 2022
Rob Hatfield Limited
The Scania trucks of today are just part of the story for this Hull-based general haulier. -
28 Nov 2022
Apprentice of the Year George Hinkley explains how he’s turned what could be viewed as a disadvantage into an advantage
George Hinkley was named Scania UK’s Apprentice of the Year in 2022, and he shares with us his inspirational story about how his autism is the driving force behind his success. -
01 Nov 2022
Coles & Sons
Not many transport operators can claim more than 30,000 social media followers, or to have helped out James Bond, but this one can. -
31 Oct 2022
Total thrills: It’s all about helping those who need it the most
Field Technician Craig Moore thrives off helping those in need. Whether you’re a Scania customer stuck at the roadside with your vehicle or a colleague in need of technical guidance, the thrill is in solving your problem. -
17 Oct 2022
Life at Scania: Your career development is in your own destiny
Working at Scania isn’t just heavy vehicles and machinery. It can also open up a wealth of career opportunities to progress and develop your career – your way. This is Workshop Services Manager Ged Nairn experience. -
10 Oct 2022
Fagan & Whalley: Resilience and adaptability is down to the will of the people
To be in business for 95 years in a volatile industry such as logistics is some achievement. East Lancashire logistics firm Fagan & Whalley reveals what makes their resilient business so special. -
07 Oct 2022 Meet the boss: Get to know Scania UK’s Managing Director
Scania UK announced Chris Newitt as its new Managing Director in September 2022. We catch-up with Chris to find out more about the man in the hot seat. -
01 Oct 2022
SRC Group
Safety in operation is paramount for this construction industry operator. -
01 Sep 2022
Tyneside Safety Glass Limited
Zero to landfill and minimal impact upon the environment are the priorities for this highly specialised East Midlands operator. -
05 Aug 2022
A true underdog story: Scania Sheffield prove to be the UK’s top workshop team
Scania’s Top Team competition isn’t for the fainthearted. A gruelling two-year competition to discover the best workshops from across the world. It’s also where underdogs can be become potential world beaters.
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.
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