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.
David Blockley and Son add new flagship Volvo FH16 Aero 780
Yorkshire’s David Blockley and Son has taken delivery of a new stand-out Volvo FH16 Aero 780 6x2 Globetrotter XL tractor unit, replacing a Volvo FH 540 working on contract with livestock haulier Fred Greenwood and Son.
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Roadside Safety incorporates CogLock into its truck tyre training
An independent training organisation serving the haulage, logistics, roadside recovery and tyre fitting sectors has added its support to CogLock — the innovative new wheel security system designed to prevent wheel detachment.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks sparks new life into the music industry’s live future
In a bold step toward to a more sustainable live music industry, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in collaboration with AEG and KB Events, played a pivotal role in helping The LIDO Festival achieve its ambition of running entirely on green energy.
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Palletways UK to Partner with Prologis for New Build-to-Suit Headquarters
New headquarters in Lichfield to secure existing jobs, support future growth, and raise sustainability standards
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Service that comes to the customer: Schmitz Cargobull’s fleet of service vans hits the road
Maximum uptime thanks to a strong network of over 1,400 service partners and a brand new mobile fleet of service vans.
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Volvo Trucks increases its presence at Harrison's Transport with ten new FH Aeros
Harrison’s Transport has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, specified with Globetrotter XL cabs and I-Park Cool to maximise driver comfort.
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Trailblazing Growth: Asset Alliance Group and OSF Digital partner to transform financial services and fleet operations via AI-powered innovation on Salesforce
Asset Alliance Group, in strategic partnership with digital transformation leader OSF Digital, has unveiled a bold growth strategy designed to drive operational excellence and sustainability through transformative digital innovation.
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Tackling freight crime – RHA calls on industry to back vital campaign
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is urging the industry to call on MPs to back measures to tackle freight crime.
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Scania Great Britain acquires franchise partner TruckEast
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has acquired independent dealer TruckEast, in a deal that sustains the Swedish OEM’s network in the UK.
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Gander & White keeps it cool with temperature-controlled Volvo FL Electric rigid
London-based fine art logistics provider Gander & White has acquired its first electric truck, replacing a refrigerated diesel model from a rival manufacturer with a new Volvo FL Electric 4x2 rigid.
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EMG / Gravity Media Takes Delivery of Mercedes-Benz Actros with Mirrorcam from Rygor
Rygor Auto, part of the Rygor Group has delivered into EMG / Gravity Media, one of the world’s largest broadcast technology and production companies, five new Mercedes-Benz Actros low ride 1851 tractor units servicing their Outside Broadcast operations.
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Kelston Sparkes Group makes big move with new range-topping Volvo FH16 780
Bristol-based quarrying and earthworks contractor Kelston Sparkes Group has taken delivery of a huge, high-spec 150-tonne Volvo FH16 780 8x4 tractor unit.
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MAN celebrates 70 years of tradition and modernity at its Munich plant
The MAN plant in Munich is celebrating its 70th anniversary. To mark the anniversary, around 8,000 employees and their families are invited to a big celebration on the factory premises on June 28, 2025.
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Volvo Trucks launches first degree-level truck sales apprenticeship
Volvo Trucks has joined forces with Middlesex University to launch the commercial vehicle industry’s first degree-level Truck Sales Apprenticeship, with the inaugural intake of apprentices set to commence this September.
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Stars of the show: Scania UK’s showstoppers take centre stage at RTX
Scania UK made its presence known at Road Transport Expo, with several stars vying for the limelight.
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DAF marks 30-years at the top with ‘UK30 Special Edition’ XG⁺
DAF Trucks is celebrating an extraordinary milestone at RTX ’25 in Stoneleigh with the unveiling of a striking new flagship ‘UK30 Special Edition’ XG+ 530 model, marking 30 years as the UK’s number one truck brand.
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New TruckCharge consultancy service from Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers free expert advice and support for customers on transition to eHGVs
The comprehensive range of services offered by Daimler Truck now includes TruckCharge, a consultancy service providing free advice and support to help customers transition to electric HGVs, such as the eActros (International Truck of the Year 2025).
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Renault Trucks Model Year 2025 takes centre stage at Road Transport Expo 2025
Renault Trucks is showcasing its future-focused line-up at this year’s Road Transport Expo,with the new Model Year 2025 taking centre stage on Stand B4, underlining the brand’s commitment to enhanced productivity, fuel efficiency and safety.
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Renault Trucks and M&S celebrate electric HGV milestone
Renault Trucks and leading UK retailer M&S are celebrating six months of real-world success with five electric Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 HGVs, marking an important step in M&S’s drive to achieve its Net Zero by 2040 goals.
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IVECO showcases innovation in decarbonisation at RTX 2025
RTX 2025 will also mark the public debut of IVECO S-eWay Rigid, the Italian marque’s first eHGV to launch in the UK.
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Northgate to showcase its full ‘One Road’ commercial vehicle mobility solution at Road Transport Expo 2025
Northgate will have a substantial presence at Road Transport Expo (RTX), highlighting the group’s growing LCV and bespoke proposition for UK fleets, led by traffic management specialist Blakedale, and supported by FridgeXpress and ChargedEV.
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Volvo hoovers up more business at Qualitech with unique ADR-specified Volvo FM rigids
Qualitech Environmental Services has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Globetrotter 8x4 Tridem rigids, equipped with ADR-certified Disab vacuum tanker bodies. The high-tech vehicles are believed to be the first of their kind operating in the UK.
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LTC takes fleet to the next level with 7.5 tonne Isuzu
Plymouth-based LTC Specialist Scaffolding has taken delivery of a new 7.5-tonne Isuzu N75.190(E) long wheelbase truck from local dealer Harry Moore Commercials, continuing a relationship with the Japanese manufacturer that spans more than two decades.
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DAF paints the town ‘Flame Red’ at RTX
DAF Trucks is painting the town red at RTX this year – specifically ‘Flame Red’, the market-leader’s new corporate colourway for its latest model-year ’25 trucks.
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