According to the SMMT, as many as 7,161 DAF Trucks have been registered this year – more than MAN, Renault and Mercedes together.
The figures come after the release Dutch Manufacturer’s popular DAF XF, XG and XG⁺ models, which won International Truck of the Year in 2022.
When the award was handed out in late 2021, Gianenrico Griffini, chairman of the ‘International Truck of the Year’ jury, praised DAF’s new models for their efficiency and variety of features:
“DAF is the first truck manufacturer to introduce a completely new generation of trucks that has been developed with the new European regulations for truck masses and dimensions in mind. The result is a series of highly attractive and very aerodynamic trucks which features class-leading efficiency, safety and driver comfort. The new XF, XG and XG⁺ offer excellent direct visibility provided by a large, curved windscreen, side windows with low beltlines and the kerb-view window. These features – along with the digital vision system that replaces the traditional side view mirrors and the new corner view camera – offer all-around view, protecting vulnerable road users”.
The figures show that DAF, Volvo and Scania make up about two-thirds of all registrations, with Mercedes the only other manufacturer to have a share over 11%.
When it comes to how sales have gone in Q2 2023 compared to a year, earlier, FUSO recorded the highest growth. Among HGV manufacturers, Scania scored the greatest comparative rise.
