Thanks for all your questions  and I managed to get answers to most of them. I’ll be covering it in detail in September’s T&D (out very early
August) Â but here’s the basic stuff.
I’m pleased to report that it is more than just new headlights.
Firstly, the basic cab shape doesn’t change. And it won’t change until the all-new FH is launched (probably about 5 years time). What they have done however is make better use of the interior space they’ve got.
There is more storage now. The overhead lockers are all new. The middle one is slightly smaller than before. This is apparently to increase the driver’s shoulder room when getting dressed. Â It’s a bit of a compromise if you ask me. To make up for this they have put significantly more storage under the slightly larger bunk.
Apparently the mirrors were improved last year (which I had forgotten about) and they don¹t feel they need to be changed again.
The dash is all new, with new instrument binnacle. It looks quite nice and they’ve used a better quality of plastic.
Unfortunately you can’t move the driver’s seat back any further Â- which I agree is a nuisance. I’m just over 6 foot and I could do with taking it back a notch.
The integrated seatbelt is still jutting out of the back of the seat, which prevents the seat from moving back any further. If they had hollowed out a little bit under the bunk you’d be able to take the seat back an extra inch.
You do get more width though. The I-shift installation has been moved 2cm away from the driver -Â this is a big improvement, if like me, you are fond of pies!
The individual interior lights aren’t any brighter,  but now there are an extra 4 of them, so overall the interior is actually brighter. There are bendy reading lights at either end of the bunk  but I’m not sure if these are new.
There’s a much bigger flat surface on top of the dash, but I’m afraid it’s still not big enough for a TV.
As far as I could tell the blinds aren’t really any different (just thicker) and still aren’t electric.
No change to rear mudguards.
The list of creature comforts that you get as standard has increased, including electric windows and mirrors. But AC is unlikely to come as standard on fleet tractors.
There’s a new stereo  which is USB/Bluetooth/iPod compatible etc.
As expected there are numerous new safety features on the options list, like rain sensitive wipers, alcolock (which I had great fun testing), adaptive cruise and a device for letting you know if there¹s a car in your blind spot. Let’s hope this is a cheap option in Eastern Europe  that way we¹ll see a few less crashes on our motorways!
They aren’t planning to bring the XXL cab here, but they have just launched the XLX Globetroter cab in the FM.
New 11-litre engine in the FM too (as seen in the Premium), and new automated manual box in the FL and FE (as seen in the TGL, LF and Midlum).
I’m sure I’ve missed a lot of stuff, but won’t know until I read my notes.
Thanks again for all your help.