Truck Manufacturers
Official press releases from all European heavy commercial vehicle manufacturers. Keep up to date with the latest truck industry news and insight from all the major truck brands.
HARSH TRACTOR KITS THE IDEAL POWER FOR AWSM FARMING’S D-TEC TANKERS
The latest batch of new tractor units to join AWSM Farming Ltd’s 20 – strong vehicle fleet have once again been fitted with HARSH tractor kits to power up their trailers – whatever type the tractors are pulling.
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Hankook showcases its commercial vehicle tyres at inaugural RTX Northern Ireland 2026
Visitors can meet the Hankook team alongside TyreCall and Tractamotors, the exclusive distributor of Hankook tyres across the Irish Sea, on Stand C15, where a range of commercial tyres will be on display.
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DAF Trucks and TBF Thompson Unite for Major Showcase at RTX Northern Ireland
DAF Trucks will join forces with local dealer TBF Thompson, which has locations Garvagh, Mallusk and Portadown – as well as colleagues from DAF Ireland.
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Volvo Trucks and DFDS bring electric heavy-duty logistics to the Shetland Islands
DFDS has introduced a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit to its operations in Shetland – the first battery-powered heavy-duty truck working on the islands.
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Range-topping Volvo FH16 780 marks a significant first for the Sirius Group
Specialist enabling works contractor The Sirius Group has put its first ever truck on the road – a stunning Volvo FH16 780 Globetrotter XL 6x4 tractor unit.
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MAN invests €300 million in service network
MAN Truck & Bus SE plans to invest around €300 million in the expansion and further development of its European service network by 2030.
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IVECO UK announces Mike Cutts as new Managing Director
IVECO UK has announced Mike Cutts as its new Managing Director, following a successful tenure as Business Line Director Full Range UK & ROI.
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A Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
Ossett-based A Davies Transport is reaping the rewards of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, selected due to the marque’s brand reputation for reliability and product performance.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Celebrates Dealer Excellence
Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK has celebrated outstanding achievements across its retail network at their annual Dealer of the Year Awards, held on Tuesday 24 February.
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MICHELIN TAKES AINSCOUGH CRANE HIRE TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH BLOCKBUSTER DEAL
The UK’s largest crane hire business has put its trust in Michelin, formalising and extending a relationship that has already delivered high-quality products, improved efficiency and maximised operational uptime.
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HAVING A LITTLE FAITH – MARK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS USING HARSH WITH A STUNNING SIX WHEELER
30 years ago, Cumbrian tipper haulier Ken Little acquired his first HARSH tipping gear on an Iveco four wheeler.
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Why Rhineland-Palatinate Is Now Relying on 40 New Arocs Trucks – Winter Service Focused
Mercedes-Benz Own Retail Germany, operator of commercial vehicle sales and service locations and part of Daimler Truck, represented by Center Manager René Rudelt, symbolically handed over five Mercedes‑Benz Arocs winter maintenance trucks to the Rhineland‑Palatinate Mobility Agency (LBM).
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Flexis enters a new phase: Renault Group to acquire full ownership
Flexis announces that its three founding shareholders, Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM Group, have reached an agreement, enabling Renault Group to acquire full ownership of the company.
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Strong Momentum for Waste Management Logistics: 13 eActros for Brantner green solutions in Austria
Daimler Truck Austria, together with dealer partner Pappas Auto GmbH, has handed over 13 all‑electric Mercedes‑Benz eActros to Austrian waste management and circular economy company Brantner green solutions. By choosing these vehicles, Brantner sends a clear message supporting the decarbonization of the industry.
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New Volvo rigids boost Richford Motor Services' growing fleet
Richford Motor Services is adding 24 Volvo FL 4x2 recovery trucks to its expanding nationwide operation. The arrival of the new 12-tonne rigids forms part of an ongoing fleet renewal programme for the Alfreton-based business.
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New eArocs 400 proves its capabilities in winter testing at minus 20 degrees
The new battery electric Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400 designed for urban construction transport has successfully completed intensive winter testing under extreme conditions.
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60 years of DAF production in Belgium
Sixty years after production first began, DAF Trucks Vlaanderen ranks among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in Europe.
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HGV demand dips in 2025 as nascent ZEV uptake grows
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Road Transport Expo is back this summer at NAEC Stoneleigh!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) is gearing up for its return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire this summer, running from 30 June to 2 July, and the event is now officially open for registrations.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd recognised as a Top Employer UK for the third year in succession
MAN Truck & Bus UK is thrilled to announce it has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
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DAF XF Electric awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’
The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology, and excellent overall performance.
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MAN demonstrates megawatt charging in Swedish winter
MAN Truck & Bus publicly showcased the megawatt‑charging capability of its electric trucks at the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 in Norrköping, Sweden.
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Volvo FM drawbar rigid offers the ideal solution for PW Tanking Services
Derbyshire-based PW Tanking Services has taken delivery of a unique Volvo FM 6x2 rigid, specified to maximise manoeuvrability and payload capacity for the firm’s septic tank cleaning operations across the East Midlands.
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All-electric IVECO eDaily fleet helps Agrii cut carbon emissions
Agrii, the UK’s leading provider of agronomy services, technology, and strategic advice, has added five new IVECO eDaily 7.2t curtainside vehicles to its fleet – a statement of its ongoing commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
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