Volvo Trucks has added two more models to its growing list of five-star performers under the Euro NCAP heavy truck safety ratings, with the Volvo FH standard cab now achieving the program’s highest possible score.
The latest result means both the Volvo FH 4×2 tractor and Volvo FH 6×2 rigid with standard cab configuration have secured five stars, extending Volvo’s clean sweep across the first two rounds of Euro NCAP testing for heavy commercial vehicles.
With the addition of the standard cab variants, Volvo now has six truck models carrying a five-star Euro NCAP rating:
- Volvo FM 4×2 tractor
- Volvo FM 6×2 rigid
- Volvo FH 4×2 tractor
- Volvo FH 6×2 rigid
- Volvo FH Aero 4×2 tractor
- Volvo FH Aero 6×2 rigid
According to Volvo, all six models also meet Euro NCAP’s City Safe criteria, reflecting strong direct vision performance and the effectiveness of active safety systems designed to protect vulnerable road users in urban traffic environments.
“We have once again received proof that Volvo delivers on its promise – safety is and always will be our priority in everything we do,” said Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks. “This does not mean that we can relax. We will continue to innovate to be at the forefront when it comes to safety, to protect drivers and all other road users.”
Euro NCAP launched its first safety rating scheme for heavy commercial trucks in 2024, with Volvo becoming the first manufacturer to achieve the maximum five-star rating under the new framework. A five-star score indicates that a truck meets or exceeds benchmarks across areas including driver support technologies and collision avoidance performance.
The continued five-star results reinforce Volvo Trucks’ stated long-term ambition of a zero-accident future, with ongoing development focused not only on protecting occupants and other road users, but also on systems that anticipate risks and help prevent incidents before they occur.
- Latest FRNSW Fire Truck Lands at Wingham
A new $593,000 fire engine has arrived at Fire and Rescue NSW’s Wingham station, bringing improved firefighting capability, lower emissions and the latest vehicle safety technology to the Mid-North Coast. The new Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper is the latest appliance to roll off the FRNSW production line and is designed to - DFAC Details Testing Program for Captain 45DFAC has outlined the testing and development work completed ahead of the Australian launch of its Captain 45 light-duty truck. According to the company, the Captain 45 completed more than 800,000km of real-world and simulated testing in China and Australia. The program also included 14,000 component-level tests covering areas such as performance, safety and reliability.
- Return of 500 Series puts Hino’s medium-duty recovery back on trackHino Australia is preparing to return to the medium-duty market with its Euro 6 500 Series, ending a production gap that has left a noticeable hole in the manufacturer’s line-up for almost two years. Hino Australia President and CEO Richard Emery said the reintroduction of the 500 Series will be an important part of the
- Fleet Vehicle Awards: Recognising the Vehicles That Deliver Real Value for FleetsFleet News Group has officially launched the Fleet Vehicle Awards, a new national program designed to recognise the vehicles that deliver the best value to Australian fleet buyers. These awards focus on what matters most to organisations managing vehicles every day — cost, capability, safety, sustainability, and long-term support. Rather than relying on popularity or marketing
- Scania Puts Electric Concrete Transport to WorkScania, Unicon and Liebherr-Mischtechnik have demonstrated a fully electric concrete transport solution designed for real-world construction logistics, showing that electrification can extend beyond standard freight and urban delivery applications. The project combines a battery-electric Scania truck with a fully integrated electric concrete mixer system, creating a zero tailpipe emission solution for one of the more
