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 Trucks takes its Driver Alert Support to the next level
Volvo Trucks upgrades its Driver Alert Support system with an eye-tracking camera, with the objective to even better support truck drivers and increase road safety.
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Petit Forestier Group has deployed nearly 300 IVECO eDaily vehicles across Europe, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport
Petit Forestier Group, Europe’s leading provider of refrigerated rental solutions, has added nearly 300 eDaily - the fully electric version of IVECO’s iconic light commercial vehicle – to its fleet.
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Finbarr O'Neill celebrates fifty years with new Volvo FH Tipper
County Cork-based Finbarr O’Neill has taken delivery of a Volvo FH 500 10x4 tipper, liveried to mark the company’s 50th year in business.
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Turners rewards driver loyalty with exclusive ‘UK 30’ DAF XG⁺ in heritage livery
Turners (Soham) Ltd., the UK's largest DAF fleet operator, has taken delivery of a ‘UK30’ special edition XG+.
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Double Diamond: 60 years in business, decades of partnership, Salford Van Hire and JDS Truck and Van celebrate milestones together
Longstanding Renault Trucks customer Salford Van Hire is marking its 60th anniversary in 2025 with the delivery of ten new Renault Trucks, each finished in a bold commemorative livery featuring the iconic Manchester worker bee in tribute to the company’s home city.
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DAF XB series awarded in Czech Republic and Slovakia
For the second consecutive year, the New Generation DAF XB has been awarded ‘TOP Light Truck’ by the leading transport magazine Transport a Logistika from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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Renault Trucks electrifies its Blainville - Bourg-en-Bresse - Lyon logistics corridor with Malherbe
One year after decarbonising transport of axles between Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse, Renault Trucks has taken a step further in the electrification of its internal logistics.
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Bimson reports impressive fuel economy gains from new DAF XG drawbar fleet deliveries
Bimson Haulage, the UK’s premier brick-and-block transport specialist, is taking delivery of 20 new DAF XG 530 ‘FAN’ 6x2 rear-steer drawbar trucks as part of a major fleet investment programme.
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ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board welcomes new Chair Karin Rådström as sector enters critical phase of transition
The Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) elected Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck, as the new Chair of its Commercial Vehicle Board. She succeeds Christian Levin, CEO of Scania and TRATON group.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks – now the eHGV market-leader - adds VEV as TruckCharge service provider
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, now the UK’s market-leader for electric trucks with 41.5% share of eHGV sales has added VEV as a partner for the free TruckCharge consultancy service it provides to help customers make the transition towards sustainable transportation.
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MAN TGS hits the spot for Onpoint Group
Onpoint Group, Birmingham, in the West Midlands, has recently taken ownership of its first-ever new 8x4 tipper, a MAN TGS 35.440.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks expands Scottish aftersales network with new authorised repairer in Perth
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is pleased to announce a further expansion of its network in Scotland with the official opening of a new authorised repairer in Perth.
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Volvo Trucks makes winning return to David Bratt & Sons with two new FH Aeros
Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons has added the first Volvo trucks to its fleet for more than 20 years – with the arrival of two new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.
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DAF XD awarded best rigid distribution truck in Ireland
At the annual Fleet Transport Awards, the DAF XD with powerful yet economic PACCAR PX-7 engine has been crowned ‘Irish Distribution Truck of the Year 2026’ in the medium duty rigid class.
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NWF Agriculture strengthens fleet with second Renault Trucks C480 8x4 Tridem from Diamond Trucks
Leading animal feed manufacturer and distributor, NWF Agriculture, has added a second Renault Trucks C480 8x4 Tridem to its 39-strong fleet, supplied by Renault Trucks dealer Diamond Trucks.
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Electric portfolio grows: Mercedes-Benz Trucks starts production of new eActros 400 generation at Wörth plant
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its portfolio of battery-electric trucks: Series production of the second-generation eActros 400 began at the Wörth plant in early December.
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Volvo Trucks launches the 14-tonne Volvo FL Electric – tailor-made for city transports
Volvo’s popular battery-electric medium duty truck – the Volvo FL Electric – is now coming in a 14-tonne entry level version with new battery configuration, making it an ideal transport tool for the city.
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Asset Alliance Group secures sparkling deal with Independent Glass
Independent Glass, a leading specialist in the processing and supply of toughened, laminated, heat strengthened and decorative glasses, has added new glass-carrying vehicles from Asset Alliance Group into its fleet.
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Three great DAFs from Commercial Motor's classified digital edition
The latest Commercial Motor Classified Digital Edition is now live with the latest used and new truck listings, with hundreds of used trucks, trailers, vans, and equipment for sale and available to browse.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 becomes first electric truck to conquer John O’Groats to Land’s End
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has become the first to drive an electric HGV from John O’Groats to Land’s End in just over 24 hours.
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DAF XF Electric, Radius Group and David Watson Transport team-up for Norway Christmas tree move to Trafalgar Square
DAF Trucks was privileged this week to support Radius Group’s management of Norway’s gifted Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, supplying a zero-emissions DAF XF Electric 4x2 tractor unit for the final leg of the journey into London, operated by long‑standing delivery partner David Watson Transport.
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Rosgal strengthens green fleet strategy with new Renault Trucks hotbox
Civil engineering specialist Rosgal has upgraded its HGV fleet with a new Renault Trucks C380 P6x2 rigid, fitted with a Marvtech hotbox tipper body, as part of its commitment to supporting both its own and its customers’ sustainability goals.
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Fenn Logistics go green with two new Volvo FM Electrics
Burton-on-Trent based Fenn Logistics has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units, as part of its strategy to offer environmentally-friendly supply chain solutions to its network of major blue-chip customers.
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