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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.

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Nottinghamshire scaffolding specialist, Empire Scaffolding invests in 13 Renault Trucks to support national growth.

Empire Scaffolding, a leading scaffolding company based in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, has expanded its fleet with the addition of 13 new Renault Trucks, enhancing its operational capabilities across the UK.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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‘IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER’ – NWH GROUP STRENGTHENS ITS LEADERSHIP WITH ANOTHER SEVEN HARSH SKIPS AND HOOKS

The NWH Group of Dalkeith is in the process of adding another seven HARSH – fitted trucks to its fleet, reinforcing its position as the UK’s No. 1 customer for HARSH bodywork.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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East Kent Recycling selects Volvo Trucks for major mixed model order

Dover-based East Kent Recycling has taken delivery of 23 new trucks supplied by Volvo.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Bosch puts its first hydrogen truck into service in plant traffic

Bosch has taken a further step on the road to climate-friendly logistics – with one of the technology company’s own products.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

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FRAIKIN THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR NEW CLAYTON GLASS CONTRACT HIRE DEAL

Following a recommendation from an existing Fraikin customer, family-run independent glass supplier, Clayton Glass, has signed its first-ever contract hire deal with the commercial fleet and mobility services provider, taking delivery of three new 18-tonne rigids.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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ACEA welcomes extension of deadline for zero-emission truck and bus toll exemptions

ACEA welcomes the European Parliament’s approval of the extension of the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Ford Trucks reveals new generation F-MAX tractor unit

Ford Trucks unveiled its New F-MAX to the automotive and logistics media.

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2 minutes read

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Renault Trucks T keeps its 4 Euro NCAP stars and earns the CitySafe label

Euro NCAP, Europe’s benchmark for vehicle safety assessment, extended to heavy-duty trucks since 2024, has released the results of its latest campaign. The Renault Trucks T confirms its high safety performance: it keeps its 4-star rating with an improved overall score of 76%.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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New AI assistant from MAN makes digital fleet management even easier and faster

MAN Truck & Bus's proven digital fleet management service Perform is getting an AI-supported assistant.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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Ringway is the first UK fleet to put Volvo FM Low Entry trucks into service

Continuing its ambition to increase the adoption of electric vehicles within its business, Ringway has become the first UK customer to take delivery of Volvo Truck’s newest model, the FM Low Entry.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

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To launch our new 7.5t & 9.2t eCargo platforms, we’re offering a free chassis for the first five October orders!

We’re proud to announce the launch of our new 7.5-tonne and 9.2-tonne IVECO-based eCargo platforms, delivering full-size electric chassis cabs designed for versatility, comfort, and zero-emission operation.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Changes to the Volvo Group Executive Board and Renault Trucks management team

After ten years of service, Bruno Blin, has decided to step down from his role as member of the Volvo Group Executive Board and President Renault Trucks. He will be replaced by Antoine Duclaux, currently Senior Vice President Renault Trucks International.

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Antoine Duclaux appointed new Chief Executive Officer of Renault Trucks

Bruno Blin has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Renault Trucks, effective November 1st, 2025. Going forward, he will remain with the Volvo Group as Senior Adviser, contributing to various strategic projects. Antoine Duclaux, currently Senior Vice President Renault Trucks International will succeed him.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Pall-Ex Logistics continues its journey to zero-emissions with DAF XB Electric

Pall-Ex Logistics, part of the Pall-Ex Group, one of the UK’s best-known palletised freight distribution networks, has introduced its first fully electric DAF XB Electric 190 into its national fleet, signalling its commitment to sustainable transport and decarbonisation.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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The Mercedes-Benz star shines as Actros achieves five-star Safer Truck rating

Mercedes-Benz has joined Volvo in achieving a five-star Euro NCAP Safer Truck rating.

Post by John Millar

7 minutes read

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EFS Global takes step toward zero-emissions future with DAF XB Electric

EFS Global – one of the UK’s most dynamic and rapidly expanding logistics, freight-forwarding and palletised distribution operators – has begun trialling its first emissions-free DAF XB Electric 190kW 4x2 rigid.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks presents the new eActros 400 based on the eActros 600 - numerous new variants available

With its battery-electric eActros 600 long-haul truck, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has been producing a strong alternative to diesel trucks in series production since the end of 2024.

Post by John Millar

30 minutes read

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Tesco drives emissions reduction as it rolls out 42 low-carbon trucks

Tesco has announced it has added 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks to its fleet in Livingston, Scotland, to help it reach its goal to be carbon neutral across its own operations by 2035.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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With MAN eTrucks: Duvenbeck and Hillert participate in high-performance charging project

The first continuous MCS charging infrastructure for electric trucks is being built on the A2 motorway between Berlin and the Ruhr area

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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Ballyvesey Holdings Limited consolidates their rental portfolio under the banner of Centurion Truck Rental

Ballyvesey Holdings Limited consolidates their rental portfolio under the banner of Centurion Truck Rental making this one of the United Kingdom’s leading providers of independent commercial vehicle rental.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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IVECO NEWS: Tesco takes delivery of 42 New IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks

Retailer Tesco has added 42 new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas 4x2 trucks to its fleet in Livingston, Scotland. Transporting food and other goods to Tesco locations across Scotland, these trucks are each expected to cover 200,000km per year, meaning a potential annual saving of up to 6,473 tonnes of CO2 across the fleet.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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CTS Hire selects Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK to fulfil fleet expansion

Dennis Eagle and Terberg Matec UK have been selected by CTS Hire to provide new Elite+ Narrow and ORUS compact satellite collection vehicles in support of its expanding fleet.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Expect Distribution rolls out first electric HGVs under eFREIGHT 2030 project

Bradford-based logistics provider takes delivery of two new Renault Trucks E-Techs to serve Palletline and cardfactory contracts.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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Tomsetts Distribution targets net zero with Volvo FH Aero tractor units

Newhaven-based haulier, Tomsetts Distribution, has acquired six new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 Globetrotter XL trucks as part of its ambitions to reduce its carbon footprint.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read
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