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 electric trucks for Peterborough City Council
Peterborough City Council has introduced the first electric trucks to its fleet, two 26-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide Low Entry Cab with CP Davidson Titan refuse collection bodies, supplied by RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV).
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Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form a Joint Venture to Advance Battery Cell Production in The United States
Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC (a Daimler Truck Group Company; DAX: DTR0CK; “Daimler Truck”) and PACCAR [NASDAQ: PCAR] are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States.
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FUSO Canter repeats a pattern of proven reliability for Rose Green Tiles
With a 20-year track record of trouble-free performance from a series of FUSO Canters, Bristol-based Rose Green Tiles & Reclamation only had one vehicle in mind when choosing a new truck.
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DAF LF Electric Hits The Road For Reynolds Catering
National food wholesaler and distributor, Reynolds Catering Supplies, has put into service a new, zero-emissions DAF LF Electric at 19-tonne GVW out of the company’s Sherburn-in-Elmet depot for multi-drop deliveries around Leeds.
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Volta Trucks publish first Life Cycle Assessment of all-electric Volta Zero
Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) of all-electric Volta Zero published.
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Volvo's most sold truck celebrates 30 years of innovation
Time to celebrate! Today it’s 30 years since Volvo Trucks introduced the Volvo FH, the company’s best-selling truck ever.
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Scania UK appoints Mark Bridgland as its new UK Sales Director
Scania UK announces Mark Bridgland as its new UK Sales Director
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Scania puts a solar powered truck to the test on public roads
Scania is trialing solar power technology on public roads
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John Vesco Appointed to Nikola Board of Directors
More than 30 years of transportation and supply chain expertise joins Nikola’s leadership
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Volvo Trucks continues to deliver the goods for O'Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire with new FH 8x2 rigid
O’Carroll Haulage & Crane Hire has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 420 8x2 drawbar rigid, continuing a long-lasting commitment to the Swedish manufacturer.
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Hyzon Motors Successfully Completes First Customer Demo of Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Demo Run Demonstrate Viability of Liquid Hydrogen for Commercial Trucking Applications and Confirms Diesel-Comparable Range Potential
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Best Builder’s Truck Award – 11th Consecutive Year
Isuzu Truck UK are delighted that the Trade Van Driver Magazine, a specialist trade van magazine which organises annual awards, has awarded the Isuzu Grafter, N35, 3.5 tonne truck range with the 2023 ‘Best Builder’s Truck’ award for the 11th consecutive year.
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Hi-Line Transport Ltd adds extra low Renault Trucks Ts to specialist fleet
Hi-Line Transport Ltd has taken delivery of two Renault Trucks T440 4x2 X-Low tractor units supplied by JDS Truck and Van.
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Nikola Corporation Announces Date for CEO Fireside Chat and Q&A Platform for Stockholders with Steve Girsky
Nikola Corporation today announced it will hold a “Fireside Chat” and Q&A session for stockholders with CEO Steve Girsky on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
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PACCAR Parts Announces Construction of New Parts Distribution Center
To further enhance parts supply to DAF customers in Germany, Switzerland and France
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Brice builds for the future with Mercedes-Benz Arocs
Quarrying and construction material supplier Brice Aggregates is laying the foundations for a fleet expansion, with a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheelers and more to come.
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Aylestone Transport takes delivery of unique Charcon liveried Volvo FM 540
Leicestershire-based Aylestone Transport has taken delivery of a special Volvo FM 6x2 tractor unit adapted with a 540 hp engine, for use as part of its work with Aggregate Industries’ commercial hard landscaping division, Charcon.
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DSV become latest major delivery company to start trials of Volta Zero in the UK
Volta Trucks delivers Volta Zero to DSV as part of the brand’s Driving and Sustainability Programme.
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DAF Unveils New Generation DAF XB City Distribution Trucks
DAF Trucks has released details of its latest New Generation DAF XB truck series, featuring a full line-up of distribution and vocational vehicles from 7.5- to 19-tonnes GVW.
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Hyzon Motors Announces Proven Global Innovator Erik Anderson to Become Chairman of the Board
Hyzon Motors Inc. today announced its Board of Directors elected Erik Anderson as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective August 24, 2023.
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Safepac Limited adds Renault Trucks T High as showstopper to fleet.
Safepac Limited, has added the first Renault Trucks T High 6x2 tractor unit to its 47-strong fleet, supplied by Renault Truck Commercials.
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Superior fuel economy, comfort and reliability secures new Volvo order at Armstrong Logistics
Lutterworth-based Armstrong Logistics has taken delivery of 10 new Volvo FM 420 Globetrotter 4x2 tractor units after seeing the excellent fuel economy and reliability provided by its existing Volvo models.
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Scania Assistance: 25 Years of delivering silver service
Scania Assistance is celebrating its 25th anniversary – since the Scania owned Assistance service opened in August 1998
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Nikola Announces Preliminary Results of Battery Investigations, Voluntarily Recalls 209 Class 8 Battery-Electric Trucks
Nikola Corporation today provides the preliminary results of its battery pack investigations and as a precautionary measure, announces a voluntary recall of approximately 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
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