02920 308595 OTHER DAF SITES DAF COLLECTION Main Menu Start of series production for New Generation DAF 9th November 2021 | DAF UK Today marks the start of the series production of a new generation of trucks at DAF in Eindhoven. The official ‘Job One’ truck – a red XG+ with a 12.9 litre PACCAR MX-13 engine – was presented by John Jorritsma (Mayor of Eindhoven) and Harry Wolters (President of DAF) to André Verbeek, Managing Director and owner of Verbeek Agra Vision The first New Generation DAF truck to come off the line was welcomed by (from left to right) Harry Wolters (President of DAF), André Verbeek, director/owner of Verbeek Agra Vision and owner of the new truck, Niels Verbeek and John Jorritsma (mayor of Eindhoven). DAF is the first truck manufacturer to introduce to the market a completely new generation of trucks that has been developed in line with the new European regulations for truck masses and dimensions. “DAF is not just the first company to do this but also the only one,” according to DAF president Harry Wolters. “This means that our new trucks for long haulage – the new XF, XG and XG+ – have set a new benchmark for efficiency, safety and driver comfort. These were the main reasons why the European Commission was prepared to give the truck industry literally more room to develop new, optimal cabins. By extending the front by 16 centimetres and paying maximum attention to aerodynamics, we have been able to achieve savings of 10% on fuel consumption and a similar reduction in CO2 emissions.” DAF employees celebrate the start of the series production of the New Generation DAF trucks together with amongst others Harry Wolters (President of DAF), André Verbeek, director/owner of Verbeek Agra Vision and owner of the new truck, Niels Verbeek and John Jorritsma (mayor of Eindhoven). All happening at Brainport Eindhoven The Mayor of Eindhoven, John Jorritsma, revealed his pride at the achievements of ‘his’ city, Eindhoven, the centre of the ‘Brainport Region’. “It’s all happening in Eindhoven. A city of Technology, Design and Knowledge. The fact that today DAF is starting its series production of a new generation of revolutionary trucks – all high-tech products – is all the proof we need.” The New Generation DAF constitutes a completely new vehicle platform, one that is fully prepared for the alternative battery-electric and hydrogen drivelines of the future that are currently being developed at DAF. New standard in driver comfort The first truck in the new generation series was delivered to André Verbeek, managing director/owner of the Dutch firm Verbeek Agra Vision, which specialises in the domestic and international transport of poultry and eggs using a fleet of 30 vehicles, 25 of which are DAFs. The milestone XG+ will be driving for its subsidiary company Hennentransport Hooijer. “In addition to unrivalled reliability and the low costs per kilometre, the superb level of driver comfort is also an important reason for our decision to choose DAF,” explains André Verbeek. “And with the new top model XG+, DAF has once again set a new standard. A very important factor in these times of driver shortages.” Press Contact Phil Moon, DAF Trucks Ltd. T: 07802 612172 M: philip.moon@daftrucks.com Watts Truck and Van Cardiff About Us Our Location Opening Times Contact Us DAF & Paccar links DAF Trucks N.V. DAF UK DAF Dealer Network DAF Collection TRP Truck & Trailer Parts Leyland Trucks PACCAR Corporate Kenworth Peterbilt Our location CTC House Whittle Road Leckwith Cardiff South Glamorgan CF11 8AT 02920 308595 cardiff@wattstvc.co.uk View on map Follow us © 2021 DAF General Conditions Legal Notice Privacy Statement Cookie Policy A PACCAR COMPANY DRIVEN BY QUALITY This website uses cookies We use cookies for a variety of purposes, such as website functionality and helping target our marketing activities. Some cookies are essential, others help us improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is used. For more information, please visit our Cookie Notice. Accept all Change settings