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.
MAN FinancialServices UK Marks One Year with TRATON Financial Services – A Year of Growth, Partnership and Progress
Milestone anniversary celebrates enhanced customer experience, team growth, and a strengthened collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus UK.
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Hartshorne Group takes top honours as dealer of the year 2025
Independent dealer Hartshorne Group has secured the prestigious title of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s Dealer of the Year 2025, announced at the manufacturer’s annual dealer conference.
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Jet invests in groundbreaking new equipment
Leading road planinng company, Jet Plant Hire, has announced that it has invested in a range of new sustainable, top-of-the-range equipment.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK LTD at the 2025 Road Transport Expo (RTX) Show Scotland
It’s Show Time for MAN Truck & Bus UK as they head to SEC Glasgow, Scotland, to present a range of instantly recognisable and award-winning Commercial Vehicles at the inaugural 2025 Road Transport Expo Scotland Show (RTX).
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Renault Trucks Scotland showcases partnerships and electric innovation at Road Transport Expo Scotland 2025
Renault Trucks Scotland will be flying the flag for the brand at the inaugural Road Transport Expo Scotland taking place at the SEC, Glasgow, on 19–20 November.
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Scania testing electrification and hydrogen solutions with customers through Pilot Partner initiative
Battery-electric transport unchanged as core of Scania’s sustainable transport strategy, but company keeping on top of other technologies and combinations as well.
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Katem Logistics celebrates founder’s 90th birthday with two new Renault Trucks T Highs from Thompsons
Katem Logistics has marked two major milestones – its 30th anniversary and founder John Davison’s 90th birthday – with the delivery of two new Renault Trucks T Highs, supplied by local dealer Thompsons.
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Record Breaker: Volvo FH Aero sets new benchmark for fuel efficiency
Volvo Trucks has once again redefined what’s possible in heavy-duty transport efficiency, with the FH Aero achieving an extraordinary 11.25 miles per gallon (mpg) in the rigorous Commercial Motor fuel test.
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London Fire Brigade leads the way with new electric fleet
London Fire Brigade has taken another step in its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint with the rollout of its first fully electric large goods vehicles (LGVs) at its Operational Support Centre (OSC), used to deliver essential equipment across the capital, and a new fleet of Volvo XC40 electric cars used for driver training.
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New Volvo FH16 780 flagship is just the job for scottish heavy haulage business
GF Job has continued its transition to Volvo Trucks with the arrival of a new range-topping Volvo FH16 780 Globetrotter XL 6x4 150-tonne tractor unit.
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DAF Trucks to showcase New Generation innovation at inaugural RTX Scotland
DAF Trucks is gearing up for the debut of RTX Scotland, the new Scottish edition of the Road Transport Expo, taking place at Glasgow’s SEC from 19th to 20th November.
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DAF Trucks pledges diesel parity with 100 XD Electric tractors and bold five-year TCO claim
DAF Trucks is making a bold statement to promote fleet electrification with a limited time offer on 100 zero-emissions XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units, backed by the manufacturer’s pledge that the truck will deliver parity on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) at 42-tonnes GCW over five years compared with an equivalent diesel-powered truck via traditional operating lease funding.
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Volvo Trucks launches world-first stop/start engine technology to save fuel and CO2
Volvo Trucks introduces a new generation of its I-Roll technology, adding an engine stop/start functionality – a world first in the heavy-duty truck industry.
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Renault Trucks celebrates double win at Fleet Transport Irish Green Commercial Awards 2026
Renault Trucks has strengthened its position at the forefront of sustainable transport, winning two major titles at the Fleet Transport Irish Green Commercial Awards 2026, sponsored by ePower.
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Zero emissions, 100% efficiency: Renault Trucks electrifies construction sites
In 2025, electric transport has become a reality for the vast majority of applications in the construction sector.
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British Steel adds new HGVs to external fleet
British Steel has recently received 4 new Renault Trucks as part of a major fleet replacement, the first of their kind to join our external fleet.
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Lancashire Renewables gets 35 new Volvo trucks and trailers
The waste treatment firm, Lancashire Renewables has taken delivery of 35 new Volvo trucks and trailers.
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Yutong TE7 Electric Truck Now Eligible for Plug-in Grant
Pelican Electric Trucks is delighted to announce that the Yutong TE7 7.5-tonne electric truck has been officially approved for the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) Plug-in Truck Grant scheme
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British Steel upgrades external fleet with first-ever Renault Trucks
British Steel has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks T480 tractor units with Turbo Compound engines – the first Renault Trucks to join its external fleet – as part of a major fleet replacement programme aimed at boosting efficiency, sustainability and driver comfort.
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Driving performance and service support brings Lloyds Transport back to Volvo
Tamworth-based haulier Lloyds Transport has acquired nine Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, the first of a total of 15 due to be delivered to the operator in 2025.
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Milestone: Volvo’s electric trucks reach 250 million kilometers
Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019.
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Fuel economy gains highlighted in Abbey Logistics’ latest DAF XF 450 fleet roll-out
Abbey Logistics, part of the Sitra Group, has taken delivery of 40 DAF XF 450 FTP 6x2 tractor units, strengthening the UK’s largest bulk liquid and bulk powder food transport fleet.
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Leyland Trucks expands award-winning apprenticeship scheme with 21 new recruits
Leyland Trucks has welcomed 21 new apprentices to its award-winning scheme, further strengthening its commitment to developing homegrown talent.
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S R Harradine Haulage marks 25 years with new Volvo FMX tipper
Cambridgeshire-based S R Harradine Haulage Limited has continued its transition to Volvo Trucks, acquiring its latest model from the manufacturer – an FMX 460 8x4 tipper – which replaces a vehicle from a rival marque in the firm’s fleet.
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