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Number 1 in tractors in Europe
23-02-2010
DAF achieved record market shares in 2009 despite it being one of the most challenging years in the history of road transport and the truck industry. DAF achieved a 14.8% market share of the heavy class (above 15 tonnes) of the truck market in the European Union*). DAF secured a solid third place among the European truck manufacturers in terms of volume. In the tractor segment, DAF is the number 1 in the EU with a market share of 19.8%.
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Harrie Schippers appointed President DAF Trucks N.V.
18-02-2010
PACCAR Inc, parent Company of DAF Trucks N.V., today announced that Harrie Schippers has been promoted to the position of president of DAF Trucks N.V, effective April 1, 2010. Harrie Schippers, who joined DAF in 1986, is succeeding Aad Goudriaan, who decided to pursue his career outside the company.
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PACCAR Launches PACCAR MX Engine for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
25-01-2010
PACCAR, parent company of DAF Trucks, today announced the introduction of the PACCAR MX engine to be installed in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks this summer. The PACCAR MX engine is designed to deliver industry leading performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency to Kenworth and Peterbilt customers worldwide.