European News

New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -8.2%, trucks -9.8%, buses +3.6% in Q1-Q3 2025

The first nine months of 2025 continued to prove challenging for the EU’s commercial vehicle market, with significant registration declines in key markets amid an already challenging economic context. The only exception was the bus segment, which recorded growth.

Post by John Millar

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Truck Manufacturers

British Steel upgrades external fleet with first-ever Renault Trucks

British Steel has taken delivery of four new Renault Trucks T480 tractor units with Turbo Compound engines – the first Renault Trucks to join its external fleet – as part of a major fleet replacement programme aimed at boosting efficiency, sustainability and driver comfort.

Post by John Millar

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Alternative Fuels

ReFuels starts construction of Bio-CNG refuelling station along one of the UK’s most important freight routes in line with growth strategy

ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has commenced construction of a public access refuelling station at Magor, South Wales.

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Trailers

Fruehauf Showcases Innovation At The Great Exhibition

Fruehauf proudly attended and exhibited at The Great Exhibition, a prestigious event hosted by the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Dame Andrea Jenkyns.

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European News

Revolutionise UK–Irish Trade for Fulfilment with Fearless Synergy

Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has launched a fully automated customs management solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland.

Post by John Millar

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Truck Manufacturers

Driving performance and service support brings Lloyds Transport back to Volvo

Tamworth-based haulier Lloyds Transport has acquired nine Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, the first of a total of 15 due to be delivered to the operator in 2025.

Post by John Millar

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Trailers

KRONE Trailer at Solutrans 2025

KRONE Trailer will be presenting itself as a partner for modern transport solutions at Solutrans 2025 in Lyon from 18 to 22 November 2025 in Hall 4, Stand C085.

Post by John Millar

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Truck Manufacturers

Milestone: Volvo’s electric trucks reach 250 million kilometers

Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

Trailers

Schmitz Cargobull and AddSecure announce Europe-wide partnership

Comprehensive solution for data transfer between truck & trailer announced

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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