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Continental Tyres UK takes eight new Volvo units

Continental Tyres in the UK has taken delivery of four Volvo FM 460 6×2 tractor units and four FM 380 6×2 rigids.

The vehicles feature optional extras to enhance driver comfort, safety and performance. They are the first Volvo trucks to join Continental’s fleet in the UK.

The trucks have heated and suspended driver’s seats and Drive++ packages which include an adjustable steering wheel, and dual arm rests.

Continental also specified the vehicles with Visibility+, Media ,and Living+ packages to add DAB radio, additional storage, cab parking heater, and bottle holder.

The rigids also have 28-litre fridges, and custom bodywork which includes bespoke load restraints and non-slip flooring.

Continental’s eight trucks are expected to cover 120,000km annually and are on a five-year Volvo gold contract.