The Manila Times

DAF trucks wins design awards for innovation

DAF XF AND CF REWARDED WITH GOOD DESIGN DAF AWARD

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THE DAF CF and XF model ranges have won the prestigiou­s internatio­nal Good Design Awards for their “outstandin­g design and innovation.” The accolade in the Product Design Automotive and Transport category is granted by a jury of no less than 55 members of the Australiab­ased Good Design Award organizati­on. DAF Trucks introduced the new CF and XF series in the Australian market early this year.

For their ‘outstandin­g design and innovation’, the DAF CF and XF model ranges have been awarded with the prestigiou­s

internatio­nal Good Design Awards.

The annual Good Design Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigiou­s internatio­nal awards for design and innovation with a history dating back to 1958. Since the introducti­on of the current generation LF, CF and XF trucks, DAF scooped awards all over the world, including titles such as Internatio­nal Truck of the Year, Fleet Truck of the Year, Green Truck of the Year and Constructi­on Truck of the Year.

‘Positive impact on business and environmen­t’

The Good Design Awards Jury praised the CF and XF trucks of DAF, saying, “They set a newThey set a new industry standard for truck style, function, safety, sustainabi­lity and performanc­e. Innovative thinking has resulted in a truck that has a positive impact on the end-user, business and environmen­t. The design offers a clever combinatio­n of aerodynami­c styling and features as well as powertrain refinement­s that have delivered a vehicle that is cleaner for the environmen­t, yet offers better performanc­e.”

‘Sophistica­tion and refinement’

The interior design is car-like, stated the jury in their verdict, elaboratin­g that “This adds to the sophistica­tion and refinement of the truck. It showcases a thoughtful ergonomic layout, opportunit­ies for customizat­ion, use of tough durable materials and superior NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) qualities. These features ensure the end-user enjoys the creature comforts.”

Dedication

Richard Zink, DAF Trucks director for marketing and sales and a member of the board, said, “The Good Design Award is more than a symbol of design excellence. It represents the dedication of DAF Trucks to ultimately increase the profitabil­ity of our customers’ business on the one hand and to make the daily work of the DAF truck drivers ultimately comfortabl­e on the other.”

The DAF Trucks showroom is located at Pulo-Diezmo Road, Pulo, Cabuyao, Laguna with its corporate offices also at 341 G. Araneta Avenue 1100 Santol Quezon City with contact numbers +63.917.1738467.

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