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.
Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide named Irish Electric Truck of the Year 2025 - Medium Duty at Fleet Transport Irish Green Commercial Awards 2025
The Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4x2 18 tonne rigid has won the Irish Electric Truck of the Year award in the Medium Duty category at the Fleet Transport Irish Green Commercial Awards 2025.
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Asset Alliance Group makes outstanding debut with 46 DAF XFs for the Woodland Group
The Woodland Group has added its first leased DAF XF tractor-units to its fleet, after being impressed by the competitiveness of the overall deal and quality support provided by Asset Alliance Group.
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A MAN brings the Christmas tree for the Pope
A MAN TGS 26.540 special semi-trailer truck from Italian haulier Santoni Srl brought the Christmas tree for the Vatican to St. Peter's Square at the beginning of December
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500 Mercedes-Benz Actros for the Finéjas Group - conclusion of one of the largest orders for Mercedes-Benz Trucks in 2024
Major order for Mercedes-Benz Trucks from Lithuania. At the end of 2024, the last of a total of 500 new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks were handed over to the Finéjas Group at a ceremony in Wörth.
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The new Actros L: first vehicle rolls off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros L with aerodynamically improved ProCabin driver's cab is ready for production and delivery: the first customer vehicle, the Actros L 1848 LS 4x2 colored in crystal green metallic, recently rolled off the production line at the Wörth plant.
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First MAN eTruck starts with logistics specialist Duvenbeck delivering emission-free VW plant logistics.
Automotive logistics specialist Duvenbeck puts the first MAN eTruck into service
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FSEW charges towards diesel-free operation with four Volvo FM electrics
International freight decarbonisation specialist FSEW has continued its ambitious sustainability journey with the arrival of two more Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units, adding to a pair of identical vehicles delivered earlier in the year.
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ECON SPREADS JOY WITH GIANT GRITTER JUMPER
Econ Engineering, the UK’s leading manufacturer of winter maintenance and highways vehicles, has partnered with a famous local knitting group to create a giant Christmas jumper and hat for one of its iconic gritters.
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Electricity North West Powers Up with Three New Isuzu Grafters
Blackburn-based JDS Trucks has delivered a trio of new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125 Grafters into power network operator Electricity North West Services
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Driving sturdy DAF trucks in ‘Construction Simulator’ game
Launch of New Generation DAF construction vehicles in popular PC/XBOX/PS-game
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Volvo's Turbo Compound tech yields significant savings for Solstor UK
Solstor UK is reaping the rewards of Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology, with several drivers recording fuel economy improvements of up to 20 per cent after switching to I-Save-equipped vehicles following a detailed two-year trial.
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Utranazz launches advanced Holcombe G2 volumetric mixer
Utranazz's 50m3 Holcombe G2 volumetric concrete mixer is fitted with a host of intelligent features, and boasts a patented modular cassette conveyor, enabling conveyor belt changes in under four hours.
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First MAN eTruck starts with Duvenbeck in emission-free VW plant logistics
Automotive logistics specialist Duvenbeck puts the first MAN eTruck into service
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Logistik Schmitt plans to charge eActros 600 regularly at Milence at Hermsdorfer Kreuz
The charging infrastructure provider Milence opened its first truck charging hub in Germany today at Hermsdorfer Kreuz in eastern Thuringia.
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UNTHA UK selects MAN TGE fleet to enhance customer service and satisfaction
Boroughbridge-based UNTHA UK Ltd, the most respected name in the waste shredding technology industry, has recently invested in four new Next Level MAN TGE Vans.
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New DAF fleet delivers daily bread for Allied Bakeries
In a major fleet renewal programme, national bakery business, Allied Bakeries, has upgraded with 68 New Generation DAF vehicles to help deliver over eight million bakery goods weekly from its seven bakeries and four depots nationwide.
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NEW CARRUTHERS DAF XDCs SHOW WHY HARSH FRONT END GEARS ARE LOVED BY ALL
Another two new DAF XDC eight wheelers have just joined the Workington – based fleet of Phillip Carruthers Ltd, one of northern England’s leading specialists in groundworks and plant hire.
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Bridgestone Debuts Two New Truck Tyres for Mild On/Off Segment, Delivering Lasting Performance
Bridgestone EMEA (Bridgestone) today announced the debut of the new Bridgestone M-Steer 002 and Bridgestone M-Drive 002 tyres, designed specifically for fleets operating in both on-road and off-road environments.
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Birmingham City Council contract with Dennis Eagle for 151 new state-of-the-art refuse collection vehicles
Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle for the purchase of 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles.
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JDS Truck & Van’s engineer wins first ever IRTE award double
JDS Truck & Van’s IRTE Northern Centre Young Engineer of the Year Jacob Pettit receives prestigious career awards in recognition of record-breaking achievement.
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Allied Bakeries introduces 36 Tiger rigids to its operations
The fleet run by Allied Bakeries, the national company whose brands include Kingsmill and Allinson’s bread, has welcomed its first vehicles procured from Tiger Trailers, in the form of thirty-six rigid bodies on DAF XB 230 chassis.
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Schmitz Cargobull lands first delivery at Lockwood Group with 50 new UK-built trailers
Lockwood Group has added 50 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF semi-trailers to its busy operation, helping support the business' ambitious growth strategy.
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Scotland’s pre-eminent bulk spirits logistics specialists, McPherson Ltd of Aberlour, boost their fleet performance with New MAN Trucks.
McPhersons of Aberlour, Banffshire, has just taken delivery of six New MAN TGS tractors. The new additions are the first vehicles to join the prestigious fleet in the company's new Colbolt Blue corporate livery.
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Tony O'Mahony sticks with Volvo with new 80-tonne FH16 750
County Cork’s Tony O’Mahony Agri Plant Hire & Haulage has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16 750 6x2 tractor unit continuing its long-standing relationship with the manufacturer which dates back nearly 20 years.
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