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.
DAF dealer HTC welcomes Chris Baker as Aftersales Director
DAF dealer group HTC is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Baker as its new Aftersales Director
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Four new Volvo FE rigids prove a great catch for seafood specialist Nortrade
Frozen seafood specialist Nortrade has added four new Volvo FE 4x2 18-tonne rigids to its delivery fleet.
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CP Transportation Services slashes its fuel costs after switching to Volvo FH Aero tractor units
Ipswich-based CP Transportation Services is reaping the rewards of the Volvo FH Aero’s fuel-efficient design, with its drivers recording up to 11.9 MPG after switching to the new model.
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KJ Transport boosts efficiency with large Renault Trucks deal
KJ Transport, part of the Fred Sherwood Group, has taken a significant step forward in its fleet modernisation with the acquisition of 10 Renault Trucks T480 Turbo Compound tractor units.
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DAF XD Electric quartet enter service at Grundon Waste Management
Grundon Waste Management has recently taken delivery of its largest BEV truck order to date, with four XD FAN 270 Electric 6x2 rear steer rigid chassis with specialist trade waste collection bodies.
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From water to wheels! MAN sends Bayernflotte into everyday operations
Road testing of hydrogen-powered trucks has begun as part of the Bayernflotte project.
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Tree Technique stays rooted with Isuzu Grafters
Salisbury-based tree surgeon, Tree Technique, has taken delivery of two Isuzu N35.150 Grafters from local dealer, Ferndown Commercials.
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Gary Fletcher Surfacing returns to Volvo Trucks for special anniversary FH Aero
Derbyshire-based Gary Fletcher Surfacing is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the delivery of a new high-specification Volvo FH Aero.
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MAN starts series production of MCS-ready eTrucks
First series-production vehicle equipped with the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) rolls off the assembly line at the MAN plant in Munich
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Scania invests in its UK future as it opens a new branch in Stockton-on-Tees
Scania has further strengthened its network in the UK with the opening of its newest branch in Stockton-on-Tees.
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M&S to roll-out ten new DAF XD Electric trucks across its Foods and Fashion, Home and Beauty operations
Marks & Spencer and its transport subsidiary, Gist Ltd., have commenced the roll-out of ten new DAF XD Electric tractor units, marking a significant next step in the retailer’s transition from electric truck trials to scaled zero tailpipe emission operations.
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DAF Trucks receives Gold Award for Armed Forces employment
DAF Trucks is one of only 162 UK employers to be honoured for going ‘above and beyond’ for the Armed Forces community in the UK, having been recognised with the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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Volvo Group breaks ground on new Regional Distribution Centre in Coventry, UK
Construction has commenced on a 91,000 sq. ft, built-to-suit warehouse in Coventry, backed by a £24 million investment from Volvo Group to strengthen spare parts distribution and service market support across the UK and Irish markets.
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Volante and John Palmer Carpets strengthen fleet operations through diesel and electric contract hire partnership with Vertellus
Vertellus, the OEM-backed full-service commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist, has strengthened its partnership with independent flooring distributor Volante and sister company John Palmer Carpets through a comprehensive five-vehicle contract hire agreement spanning both diesel and electric commercial vehicles.
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SJ Tabner reaps rewards of Volvo FH Aero upgrade with improved fuel economy
Widnes-based SJ Tabner has continued its long association with Volvo Trucks, taking delivery of seven FH Aero 6x2 tractor units. Dedicated to the company’s UK-wide tanking operations, the trucks have been acquired due to its first-hand experience of the manufacturer’s driver comfort and excellent fuel economy.
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Wren Kitchens takes a major step towards decarbonising logistics with Mercedes-Benz Trucks from Rygor
Wren Kitchens, the UK’s number one kitchen retailer, has taken a significant step towards decarbonising its UK logistics operation, by taking delivery of 10 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 tractor units from established, award-winning Mercedes-Benz Trucks Dealer, Rygor Auto.
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IVECO raises the bar: a new generation of vehicles and services for drivers and fleets
IVECO is presenting its latest vehicle range and service offer at IVECO Experience 2026, taking place in Turin from 1 to 4 July.
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Terratank reinforces its fleet with fresh flow of Volvo FH Aeros
Andover-based Terratank has turned for the first time to Volvo Trucks, acquiring two FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor units. The trucks replace older assets in the business’s fleet, with Volvo selected due to driver preference.
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JBS Haulage celebrates milestone with special-edition DAF
To commemorate 30 years in business, Sittingbourne-based operator JBS Haulage has invested in one of DAF’s special-edition UK30 models – the vehicle launched to celebrate 30 years of DAF being the market-leading truck manufacturer in the UK.
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Renault Trucks brings innovation and heritage together at Road Transport Expo 2026
Renault Trucks will showcase its diverse range of diesel and electric vehicles at this year’s Road Transport Expo, taking place 30 June – 2nd July at NAEC Stoneleigh.
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VDL EQUIPMENT UK TO PREVIEW UK’S FIRST VOLVO FM ELECTRIC SKIPLOADER AT RTX 2026
VDL Equipment UK will be exhibiting at the Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026 Stand Y34, utilising the event to give the industry a first look at a major engineering milestone: the country’s first Volvo FM Electric chassis fitted with a skiploader body.
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Special exhibition “130 Years of Commercial Vehicles” at the Mercedes-Benz Museum starting June 28, 2026
From the first Daimler truck to the eActros 600: 130 years of innovation for the transport of tomorrow
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Shoreham Port drives emission reductions with a Volvo FH Aero Electric
Shoreham Port has made a significant commitment to sustainability by investing in a new Volvo FH Aero Electric 6x2 tractor unit.
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National Lorry Week 2026 underway as industry comes together to celebrate road transport
National Lorry Week 2026 is now underway, with operators, drivers, businesses and industry partners across the UK already taking part in this year’s campaign.
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