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.
IVECO UK announces Mike Cutts as new Managing Director
IVECO UK has announced Mike Cutts as its new Managing Director, following a successful tenure as Business Line Director Full Range UK & ROI.
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A Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
Ossett-based A Davies Transport is reaping the rewards of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, selected due to the marque’s brand reputation for reliability and product performance.
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MICHELIN TAKES AINSCOUGH CRANE HIRE TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH BLOCKBUSTER DEAL
The UK’s largest crane hire business has put its trust in Michelin, formalising and extending a relationship that has already delivered high-quality products, improved efficiency and maximised operational uptime.
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Why Rhineland-Palatinate Is Now Relying on 40 New Arocs Trucks – Winter Service Focused
Mercedes-Benz Own Retail Germany, operator of commercial vehicle sales and service locations and part of Daimler Truck, represented by Center Manager René Rudelt, symbolically handed over five Mercedes‑Benz Arocs winter maintenance trucks to the Rhineland‑Palatinate Mobility Agency (LBM).
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Flexis enters a new phase: Renault Group to acquire full ownership
Flexis announces that its three founding shareholders, Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM Group, have reached an agreement, enabling Renault Group to acquire full ownership of the company.
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Strong Momentum for Waste Management Logistics: 13 eActros for Brantner green solutions in Austria
Daimler Truck Austria, together with dealer partner Pappas Auto GmbH, has handed over 13 all‑electric Mercedes‑Benz eActros to Austrian waste management and circular economy company Brantner green solutions. By choosing these vehicles, Brantner sends a clear message supporting the decarbonization of the industry.
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New eArocs 400 proves its capabilities in winter testing at minus 20 degrees
The new battery electric Mercedes-Benz eArocs 400 designed for urban construction transport has successfully completed intensive winter testing under extreme conditions.
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New Volvo rigids boost Richford Motor Services' growing fleet
Richford Motor Services is adding 24 Volvo FL 4x2 recovery trucks to its expanding nationwide operation. The arrival of the new 12-tonne rigids forms part of an ongoing fleet renewal programme for the Alfreton-based business.
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60 years of DAF production in Belgium
Sixty years after production first began, DAF Trucks Vlaanderen ranks among the most advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in Europe.
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HGV demand dips in 2025 as nascent ZEV uptake grows
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Road Transport Expo is back this summer at NAEC Stoneleigh!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) is gearing up for its return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire this summer, running from 30 June to 2 July, and the event is now officially open for registrations.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd recognised as a Top Employer UK for the third year in succession
MAN Truck & Bus UK is thrilled to announce it has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
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DAF XF Electric awarded ‘Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’
The DAF XF Electric has been awarded ‘2026 Eco-Friendly Truck of the Year’ by a Spanish jury, in recognition of the vehicle’s strong focus on sustainability, advanced technology, and excellent overall performance.
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MAN demonstrates megawatt charging in Swedish winter
MAN Truck & Bus publicly showcased the megawatt‑charging capability of its electric trucks at the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 in Norrköping, Sweden.
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Volvo FM drawbar rigid offers the ideal solution for PW Tanking Services
Derbyshire-based PW Tanking Services has taken delivery of a unique Volvo FM 6x2 rigid, specified to maximise manoeuvrability and payload capacity for the firm’s septic tank cleaning operations across the East Midlands.
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All-electric IVECO eDaily fleet helps Agrii cut carbon emissions
Agrii, the UK’s leading provider of agronomy services, technology, and strategic advice, has added five new IVECO eDaily 7.2t curtainside vehicles to its fleet – a statement of its ongoing commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
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First four new Volvo vehicles arrive
The company has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd to renew its entire fleet of artic’ vehicles.
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Kane Group places first-ever Renault Trucks tipper order with 10 new eight-wheelers
Kane Group, one of the South East’s best-known demolition and earthworks contractors, has ordered 10 new Renault Trucks eight-wheel tippers as part of a major fleet renewal, marking the first time the operator has added Renault Trucks vehicles to its tipper fleet.
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New technologies and driver comfort bring Williams back to Volvo
North Wales operator Williams is reaping the rewards of eleven new Volvo FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units, the first trucks that the 3PL logistics provider has acquired from the Swedish manufacturer since 2008.
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IVECO wins the prestigious “Sustainable Truck of the Year” award for the third year in a row: the biomethane‑powered IVECO S‑Way LNG tops the Tractor category
IVECO continues to affirm its role in sustainable transport with another major international achievement for the third consecutive year.
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Contargo puts 33 DAF XD Electric trucks into operation
The German transport company Contargo has put 33 electric XD 350 FT 4x2 tractor units into service. The vehicles will be used, among other things, for transporting containers between Contargo’s 25 container terminals in Germany, France, and Switzerland.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd is delighted to announce a new franchised service partner for South Wales, NRG Riverside.
New to the MAN brand, NRG Riverside has recently announced the acquisition of Commercial Motors (Wales) Limited, a long-term franchised service partner of MAN Truck and Bus UK in Newport, South Wales.
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Simpsons Malt strengthens haulage fleet with two new IVECO S-Way 580
Simpsons Malt has further strengthened its haulage capabilities with the addition of two new IVECO S-Way 580 tractor units, supplied by A M Phillip Trucktech.
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DAF names ‘International Dealers of the Year 2026’ - European DAF Dealers awarded at prestigious event
DAF dealer Wietholt Nutzfahrzeuge from Germany has been named ‘International DAF Dealer of the Year 2026’ at the DAF International Dealer Meeting in Benidorm (Spain) in recognition of its excellent performance and customer experience in every field.
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