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 names ‘International Dealers of the Year 2026’ - European DAF Dealers awarded at prestigious event
DAF dealer Wietholt Nutzfahrzeuge from Germany has been named ‘International DAF Dealer of the Year 2026’ at the DAF International Dealer Meeting in Benidorm (Spain) in recognition of its excellent performance and customer experience in every field.
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Buxton Mountain Rescue reaches new heights with their all-wheel-drive MAN TGE
Buxton Mountain Rescue, one of the busiest emergency rescue teams in the country, has recently acquired a new shining star, a MAN TGE 4x4.
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Renault Trucks appoints new Heads of its commercial regions
Renault Trucks announces the appointment of new leaders to head its three commercial regions - France, Europe and International, to support the development of its activities across all its markets.
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Visit to the Capital: Daimler Truck presents new fuel cell truck and emphasizes cooperation between politics and industry in decarbonization
Daimler Truck CEO Karin Rådström yesterday met with Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder in Berlin to exchange about the decarbonization of the transportation sector.
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Fuel returns see R McDowell Haulage & Distribution choose three Volvo FH Aeros
Keighley-based R McDowell Haulage & Distribution has taken a new direction with its commercial vehicle fleet, opting to acquire three Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units to support its high mileage operations.
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DAF unveils XG⁺ Emerald Edition - Special series limited to only 100 vehicles
DAF Trucks unveils the DAF XG+ Emerald Edition. This luxurious, dark green limited version of DAF’s New Generation XG+ flagship truck embodies premium design, stunning looks, cutting-edge technologies and ultimate driver comfort.
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DAF expands range of electric trucks - Multi-axle models for specific applications and construction industry
DAF Trucks is expanding its programme of fully electric trucks to include a wide range of 6x2, 6x4 and 8x4 tractor and rigid models for specific applications and the construction industry.
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DAFaid urges operators to ‘winter-proof’ as demand reaches record highs
With weather forecasters predicting further cold conditions across the UK, DAF Trucks is urging operators to intensify winter vehicle preparations and daily maintenance checks following record demand for its DAFaid roadside assistance service since the New Year.
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Vertellus appoints new Managing Director and Sales Director as growth accelerates
Vertellus, the OEM-backed contract hire provider, has appointed Rhian Burrell as Managing Director, marking a significant leadership milestone for the business as it builds on a period of strong momentum and continued growth. The company has also promoted Nick Parker to Sales Director, further strengthening its senior commercial team.
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TRATON GROUP and PlusAI expand global partnership to accelerate autonomous truck on-highway commercialization
The TRATON GROUP, one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, and PlusAI, a leader in AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks, today announced to expand their global partnership to accelerate the development and scaled deployment of on-highway autonomous trucking solutions in the U.S. and Europe.
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Milestone: First electric heavy-goods vehicle travels through the Channel Tunnel with LeShuttle Freight
In a joint effort to advance low-carbon logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, LeShuttle Freight, Voltempo, and DAF Trucks have successfully sent the first electric heavy-goods vehicle (eHGV) through the Channel Tunnel.
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Daimler Truck presents Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck with small-series production planned from end of 2026
Following the development and successful testing program with prototypes of its first-generation fuel cell trucks, Daimler Truck presents the Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck.
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James Removals unpacks new high-spec Volvo FH rigid
London-based James Removals has returned to Volvo Trucks for its latest fleet upgrade, acquiring a new FH 460 Globetrotter XL 6x2 rear-steer rigid.
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Vertellus powers M&S London electric fleet expansion with EV Discovery Programme trucks
Vertellus, the OEM-backed full-service commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management specialist, is supporting M&S in its net zero journey with the addition of two 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4×2 rigids through its 12-month EV Discovery Programme.
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Scania L-cab awarded five stars in Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks programme
Scania’s L-series cab has achieved five-star safety rating – the highest possible – in the European consumer testing organisation Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks programme.
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Chris Donnelly named Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East's Operations Director
Long-serving Volvo Group employee Chris Donnelly has been appointed as Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East’s new Operations Director.
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Up to 1,800 Electric and Diesel Trucks: MAN and TIP Group Sign New Framework Agreement
MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group, one of the leading independent commercial vehicle rental companies and full-service equipment solutions providers for the transport and logistics industry, have signed a new framework agreement.
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Exclusive Unimog Partner status awarded to first Unimog body builder and dealer within the UK - South Cave Tractors
The first and only Mercedes-Benz Unimog body builder and dealer in the UK to achieve the official Unimog Partner status has been named as South Cave Tractors in Brough, East Yorkshire.
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IVECO invests in customer service with new Parts Distribution Centre
IVECO has announced the opening of a new Parts Distribution Centre as a continued investment in improving customer service. Based in Witham, Essex, the new facility aims to dramatically decrease fulfilment times of key replacement parts to customers.
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FH Aero takes Volvo Trucks to top of the UK tractor unit market
Volvo Trucks led the way in UK tractor unit sales in 2025, with its spike in new registrations spearheaded by the ultra fuel-efficient FH Aero range.
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C&M Transport expands premium fleet with latest DAF XG⁺ tractor units
C&M Transport has taken delivery of a New Generation DAF XG+ 530 tractor unit, with the frozen, chilled and ambient haulage specialist reporting exceptional driver satisfaction with its premium specification trucks operating on time- and temperature-sensitive UK and European operations.
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DAF introduces XG and XG⁺ Electric - Zero-emission range of over 500 km combined with the ultimate in comfort
DAF is expanding its successful series of electric vehicles with the introduction of the XG and XG+ Electric.
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Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) joint MD Des Conway retires after 17 years
After more than 17 years with Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Ltd, we mark the retirement of Des Conway and thank him for his contribution to the business, its people and its continued success.
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IVECO and PlusAI launch new Level 4 Autonomous Driving programme in Spain
IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, announces a new programme with long-standing partner PlusAI, a global leader in AI-based virtual driver software for autonomous trucks.
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