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.
Britanniacrest Recycling grows its fleet with Volvo FMX Tipper and FH Aeros
Hookwood-based Britaniacrest Recycling has expanded its operations by acquiring two FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor units and a FMX 420 8x4 tipper.
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Asset Alliance Group hits the target for ArrowXL with its first owned truck
ArrowXL, the two-person delivery business, has added its first directly operated tractor unit – a Mercedes-Benz Actros L with ProCabin – to its commercial vehicle fleet with the support of Asset Alliance Group.
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DAF Trucks UK & Ireland names Nigel Beckett as Managing Director
DAF Trucks has restructured its senior leadership team in the UK & Ireland, with the appointment of Nigel Beckett as Managing Director. Nigel succeeds David Kiss, who moves to the position of European Sales Director, with responsibility for multiple countries and based in Eindhoven.
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HDV CO2 amendment offers temporary flexibility, but faster review must address growing enabling conditions gap
With the targeted amendment to the Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) CO2 Regulation now formally adopted, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) welcomes the agreement and takes this opportunity to clarify its role in the broader effort to decarbonise road transport.
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Buckleigh Laundry cleans up its fleet with Volvo FM Electric
England’s oldest family laundry business has taken a bold step into the future with the arrival of a new Volvo FM Electric.
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Powerful and fuel-efficient – meet Volvo’s future hydrogen truck
Volvo Trucks has begun on-road testing of hydrogen combustion engines, with a commercial launch planned before 2030.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks prepares its European production network for the future
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is continuing to systematically strengthen the future viability of its European production network.
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New ISUZU trucks do the heavy lifting
Hydraulic attachment specialist, Coyle Equipment Services, has taken delivery of two new Isuzu trucks from local dealer Cordwallis Group, continuing a more than 15-year relationship between the two companies.
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Archbold Logistics enhances fleet performance thanks to the arrival of 10 new MAN Tractors
Archbold Logistics, headquartered in Haywood within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has recently received 10 new MAN TGX tractors.
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Toyota Motor Corporation aims to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as equal shareholder in the fuel cell joint venture cellcentric
Daimler Truck AG (Daimler Truck), the Volvo Group (Volvo), cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd recognises and celebrates “Standout Excellence” at the 2025 Dealer of the Year Awards.
Held annually, the Dealer of the Year Awards recognises, honours and rewards the outstanding achievements of the MAN Truck & Bus UK Dealer Network, including both the MAN Truck & Bus wholly owned sites and the private capital franchised partners.
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Personnel change at Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Marcus Ekman to become new Head of Engineering
Personnel change at Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Marcus Ekman (51) will become new Head of Engineering Mercedes-Benz Trucks effective October 1, 2026.
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Preparing for the new Dutch Truck Toll on 1 July 2026
The Dutch government will introduce a new kilometer-based truck toll on 1 July 2026. The system replaces the Eurovignette and applies to trucks over 3,500 kg, with charges based on vehicle weight, emission class, and CO₂ category.
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Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400: Battery Electric construction truck available to order starting in April
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks will begin sales of its new battery‑electric eArocs 400 in April, expanding its electric portfolio to include the construction segment.
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Maia Waste sticks with Volvo for latest hookloader rigid
Wakefield-based Maia Waste has taken delivery of a Volvo FH Aero 8x4 rigid mounted with hookloader bodywork – meaning eight of the business’ 12 trucks are now supplied by Volvo Trucks.
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DAF Trucks announces RTX Northern Ireland plans
DAF Trucks has revealed its plans for the inaugural Road Transport Expo (RTX) Northern Ireland, as the industry event expands beyond its spiritual home of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
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Delivering service, quality and satisfaction with a smile, FG7 of Cookstown hits the road running with MAN TGE
Leading automotive parts distributor, FG7 of Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, has just taken delivery of a new fleet of 10 MAN TGE panel vans.
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First 13.5-tonne Isuzu for Beechwood Industries
Cheshire-based horticulture specialist, Beechwood Industries, has welcomed its first 13.5-tonne Isuzu F135.240(E) into its operation.
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Rolling Canvas: Art Edition of the Actros L ProCabin
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks Germany and the Commercial Vehicle Center Hannover are jointly realizing the Actros L Art Edition.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK LTD showcasing Commercial Vehicle Excellence and Sustainable Drivetrain Solutions at the 2026 Road Transport Expo Show, RTX Northern Ireland.
It’s Show Time for MAN Truck & Bus UK as they head to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn to present a range of instantly recognisable, award-winning Commercial Vehicles at the inaugural Road Transport Expo Northern Ireland Show (RTX), 15 and 16 April.
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r2c launches new driver app to helps fleets with compliance
r2c, a leading provider of connected fleet and workshop management solutions, is continuing its investment in new product offerings for fleets with the launch of a revised driver app to aid compliance.
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Jordan TM Bolsters fleet with eight Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP special edition tractor units
Bathgate-based Jordan TM has made a significant investment in its business, acquiring eight of the 30 Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP Special Edition tractor units to be produced for the UK market.
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Hankook showcases its commercial vehicle tyres at inaugural RTX Northern Ireland 2026
Visitors can meet the Hankook team alongside TyreCall and Tractamotors, the exclusive distributor of Hankook tyres across the Irish Sea, on Stand C15, where a range of commercial tyres will be on display.
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HARSH TRACTOR KITS THE IDEAL POWER FOR AWSM FARMING’S D-TEC TANKERS
The latest batch of new tractor units to join AWSM Farming Ltd’s 20 – strong vehicle fleet have once again been fitted with HARSH tractor kits to power up their trailers – whatever type the tractors are pulling.
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