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European News

Driver jailed over death of mum hit by crane while pushing pram

A lorry driver has been jailed for 13 months after he admitted causing the death of a woman who was struck on the head by loose crane equipment while pushing a pram through a village.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

Trailers

Head-to-Head Trials Confirm Carrier Transicold Units Deliver Superior Fuel Efficiency Amid Rising Diesel Prices

Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Volvo Trucks’ all-new combustion engine platform: Superior fuel efficiency and ready for a wide range of alternative fuels

Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. Both are based on Volvo’s latest in-house developed platform.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

European News

Vertellus MD joins latest Torquing Trucks podcast

A great conversation on the latest episode of the Tourquing Trucks Podcast featuring our Managing Director, Rhian Burrell

Post by John Millar

Truck Manufacturers

Heavy duty vehicle sector must adapt to embrace once-in-a-generation recruitment opportunity, Volvo Trucks study finds

Volvo Trucks has published the findings of independent research exploring how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers in and around zero tailpipe-emission trucks, buses and coaches, as part of a project aimed at making the sector feel more visible, accessible and inclusive.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG⁺ Electric

DAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

Renault Trucks D14 ‘little green truck’ set to unlock tighter access for Rubis in Channel Islands fuel operation

Renault Trucks is continuing its established supply relationship with Channel Islands fuel distributor Rubis, with the delivery of its smallest and most specialised vehicle to date, a compact D14 rigid designed to reach the most restricted delivery points across Guernsey.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

Truck Manufacturers

DAF Trucks crowned ‘Truck Manufacturer of the Year’

DAF Trucks has been named ‘Truck Manufacturer of the Year’ by the leading British Motor Trader magazine at its prestigious Commercial Industry Awards ceremony in Birmingham.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

Truck Manufacturers

Jim Walenczak appointed President DAF Trucks N.V

Jim Walenczak has been promoted to the position of President of DAF Trucks N.V., effective July 1, 2026. He is succeeding Harald Seidel, who will retire on July 17.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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