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.
Volvo launches new electric trucks – with ranges up to 700 km
Volvo Trucks has set a new benchmark for heavy-duty trucks with the launch of its latest electric models with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DAF Trucks and TBF Thompson Unite for Major Showcase at RTX Northern Ireland
DAF Trucks will join forces with local dealer TBF Thompson, which has locations Garvagh, Mallusk and Portadown – as well as colleagues from DAF Ireland.
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Renault Trucks showcases the breadth & strength of its range at the inaugural RTX Northern Ireland 2026
Diamond Trucks will be representing Renault Trucks at Road Transport Expo’s debut in Northern Ireland at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn on 15-16 April.
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A new Lion King
MAN Truck & Bus is making a big splash in the heavy-duty transport sector with the launch of its new TGX 41.640 8x4/4 heavy-duty tractor unit with a gross vehicle weight of 250 tons.
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Scania dealer Road Trucks is bringing a headline act to the first RTX Northern Ireland
Built specifically for the UK market, this Scania will be also making its full Northern Irish debut – exuding presence, power and versatility.
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Volvo Trucks and DFDS bring electric heavy-duty logistics to the Shetland Islands
DFDS has introduced a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit to its operations in Shetland – the first battery-powered heavy-duty truck working on the islands.
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Fastview360 to showcase AI camera tech at RTX Northern Ireland
Fastview360 will use its stand at RTX Northern Ireland, to spotlight both its newly established Northern Ireland base and its latest advances in driver safety technology.
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Range-topping Volvo FH16 780 marks a significant first for the Sirius Group
Specialist enabling works contractor The Sirius Group has put its first ever truck on the road – a stunning Volvo FH16 780 Globetrotter XL 6x4 tractor unit.
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