News
06.11.2006
DAF XF105 voted ‘International Truck of the Year 2007’
During a special celebration evening at the eve of the 61st IAA Commercial Vehicles 2006 exhibition in Hanover, taking place between 21st and 28th of September, the ‘International Truck of the Year 2007’ award was officially handed over to DAF Trucks president Aad Goudriaan by Andy Salter, chairman of the jury. DAF received the truck industry’s most prestigious award for its new top-of-the-line XF105, which entered production last January. “This is a great recognition for our entire organisation” commented Aad Goudriaan. “But also for our customers, who – every day – provide us with input to make the best trucks even better.”
The XF105 for long distance and heavy haulage features a restyled exterior, an entirely new interior design, a new chassis lay-out and the new 12.9 liter PACCAR MX engine, available in both Euro 4 and Euro 5 specifications. DAF’s XF105 sets new standards in terms of quality, efficiency and transport performance as well as in interior design, comfort, ergonomics and drivability.
DAF president Aad Goudriaan said he felt privileged to receive the award, and that the honours belong to every member of the DAF organisation. “Our entire team works hard to continuously improve to make the best trucks even better. It’s great that all these efforts are rewarded in such a way. Moreover, the ‘International Truck of the Year 2007’ award is a recognition for our suppliers and dealers too, and last but not least for our customers who gave valuable input for the development of the Award-winning XF105. In addition, the prestigious award is a fantastic tribute to all those customers who have chosen or will choose the new XF105. Over 12,500 XF105 trucks have been sold so far.”