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NEC , EIIEIMINGHAM

This year'|s CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham did not disappoint. Amonqst
the 460+ exhibitors, visitors saw the world premiere of DAF's new XF and

time. We bring Vou some of the hiqhliqhts.

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Top billing al the show went to UK market leader DAF with the reveal

>f thetr new XF and CF tractor units. \rVhilst outwardty the apgrance of
fie new trucks are similar to the outgoing models, there have been manl
rhanges that are largely under the skin. You'll ned to chec* the 'chromr

inlsh around the leadlights and on the sun visor to tell it aBart ftom the
rurrefit model at a distance.

Aocording to DAF"s outgoing Managing Dhector, Bay Ashworth, the
changes, we n.rn the dsk of dwaluing the three year old used trucks in the
market."

mlnterestingh/, DAF continuing to take orders for the cunent model and

the nelv version, which goes into productio,n in JLlne. There has been no
fued decision taken at DAF regarding the date that the cunent model will
be phased out. This gives dealers the option of selling the cunent version or
offering the neur model with a 5% price hike,

So, what would an operator get for their 5% extra investmmt?
According to DAF Trucks ftesid€nt, Preston Fe[lrt, the )F and CF both

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Above: The new DAF XF is unveiled.
Left: DAF Trucks' President, Preson Feight, introduces the new XF and
CF trucks. Check out the chrome headlight surrounds and the sun visor.
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