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.
Exclusive Unimog Partner status awarded to first Unimog body builder and dealer within the UK - South Cave Tractors
The first and only Mercedes-Benz Unimog body builder and dealer in the UK to achieve the official Unimog Partner status has been named as South Cave Tractors in Brough, East Yorkshire.
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Terry’s Timber nails down new 7.5-tonne Isuzu
Liverpool timber merchant, Terry’s Timber, has welcomed a new 7.5-tonne Isuzu N75.190(E) into its commercial vehicle fleet, supplied by local dealer Ditchburn Truck Services.
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McCann Logistics chooses 12 Renault Trucks T Highs for fleet renewal, raising awareness of men’s mental health charity
McCann Logistics has strengthened its UK fleet with the addition of 12 new Renault Trucks T High 480 6x2 TML Turbo Compound tractor units, marking the company’s first-ever move to the Renault Trucks brand.
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Volvo Trucks receives warm reception at Byworth Boiler Hire with new FH 540
Keighley-based Byworth Boiler Hire has turned to Volvo for the supply of its first-ever brand-new truck – an FH 540 6x2 tag axle tractor unit.
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Asset Alliance Group puts down new roots at Huntapac
Huntapac, a specialist in the growing, packing and transportation of root vegetables to the UK’s largest retailers, has struck its first deal with Asset Alliance Group, refreshing its fleet with 11 DAF XF 480 trucks.
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THE MUST ATTEND EXPO FOR THE NORTHERN IRELAND ROAD HAULAGE INDUSTRY
Join us for the inaugural RTX Northern Ireland taking place from 15 & 16 April 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn .
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Two Unimogs join specialist vehicle fleet for incident response role with the Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles to support its nationwide incident response role.
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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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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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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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MV Commercial Unveils MV Asset Finance to Support UK Business Fleet Growth and Asset Investment
MV Commercial, one of the UK’s leading truck, trailer and van hire companies, today announced the launch of MV Asset Finance, a dedicated asset finance division launched in partnership with One.funding.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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