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.
First four new Volvo vehicles arrive
The company has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd to renew its entire fleet of artic’ vehicles.
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New technologies and driver comfort bring Williams back to Volvo
North Wales operator Williams is reaping the rewards of eleven new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units, the first trucks that the 3PL logistics provider has acquired from the Swedish manufacturer since 2008.
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Kane Group places first-ever Renault Trucks tipper order with 10 new eight-wheelers
Kane Group, one of the South East’s best-known demolition and earthworks contractors, has ordered 10 new Renault Trucks eight-wheel tippers as part of a major fleet renewal, marking the first time the operator has added Renault Trucks vehicles to its tipper fleet.
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IVECO wins the prestigious “Sustainable Truck of the Year” award for the third year in a row: the biomethane‑powered IVECO S‑Way LNG tops the Tractor category
IVECO continues to affirm its role in sustainable transport with another major international achievement for the third consecutive year.
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Contargo puts 33 DAF XD Electric trucks into operation
The German transport company Contargo has put 33 electric XD 350 FT 4x2 tractor units into service. The vehicles will be used, among other things, for transporting containers between Contargo’s 25 container terminals in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
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Simpsons Malt strengthens haulage fleet with two new IVECO S-Way 580
Simpsons Malt has further strengthened its haulage capabilities with the addition of two new IVECO S-Way 580 tractor units, supplied by A M Phillip Trucktech.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd is delighted to announce a new franchised service partner for South Wales, NRG Riverside.
New to the MAN brand, NRG Riverside has recently announced the acquisition of Commercial Motors (Wales) Limited, a long-term franchised service partner of MAN Truck and Bus UK in Newport, South Wales.
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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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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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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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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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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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The new-generation Renault Trucks T 01 Racing: used trucks up their game
Renault Trucks confirms its commitment to offer top-of-the-range used trucks which boast performance and reliability with a touch of style.
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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 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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Lewes District Council’s urban waste collection vehicles go all electric
Lewes District Council’s ’Environment First’ waste service has added five IVECO eDaily (42S14e) 4.25t waste collectors to its fleet, as part of its plan to move to an all-electric fleet.
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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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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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Goodyear and TIP Group extend long-standing partnership, marking 20 years of collaboration
Goodyear and TIP Group, a leading full-service equipment solutions provider in Europe, have announced the extension of their long-term partnership for a further five years. The renewed agreement also marks 20 years of close and constructive collaboration between the two companies.
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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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Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues appointed Renault Trucks Europe Senior Vice President
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland announced that Managing Director Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues has been appointed to the role of Renault Trucks Europe Senior Vice President, effective February 1st 2026.
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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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