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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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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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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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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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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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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Scania UK's apprentices deservedly Earned their WIIINGS
On 26 November 2025, 107 apprentices took to the home of Red Bull Racing to celebrate passing their apprenticeships and graduating together in front of their peers and managers – as they deservedly basked in the applause.
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Elevas expands heavy haulage fleet with three Volvo FH16 780 tractor units
Wolverhampton-based Elevas has made a significant investment in its transport division by acquiring three Volvo FH16 780 6x4 tractor units, all plated for 150-tonne operation.
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MAN electrifies vehicle delivery
Combination of rail and MAN eTruck significantly reduces CO₂ emissions
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Scania Dumfries' Nicky Mensdorf named 2026 Scottish irtec Engineer of the Year
Scania UK is proud to share that Dumfries-based engineer Nicky Mensdorf has been named 2026 Scottish irtec Technician of the Year.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK announces a multimillion-pound investment in a New Aberdeen facility
Leading commercial vehicle provider MAN Truck & Bus is proud to announce plans for a brand-new wholly owned dealership in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Five new Volvo trucks safely delivered to Tennants Distribution
Tennants Distribution has returned to Volvo Trucks for its latest fleet intake – adding three Volvo FM Globetrotter 6x2 rigids and two FM Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units to its busy operation.
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Why this truck from Mercedes-Benz can save lives – new “Safety Truck” based on the eActros 600
Preventing accidents altogether or at least mitigating their consequences has always been a top priority for Mercedes-Benz Trucks across all model series.
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Bosch team wins innovation and advanced technology award with fuel-cell power module
The future needs a driving force – and Bosch’s fuel-cell power module (FCPM) has what it takes
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Scania demonstrates the art of world-class engineering as self-driving trucks enable exceptional challenge
Scania’s autonomous trucks with cutting-edge AI-based technology are going to change how the world moves within the near future.
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DAF XD and XF Electric elected ‘International Truck of the Year 2026’
DAF’s New Generation XD and XF Electric trucks have been awarded ‘International Truck of the Year 2026’.
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IN A BLINK OF AN EYE: Scania Autonomous Trucks help Red Bull Athlete Matt Jones complete a World First
In a story of man vs motor, Scania's autonomously driven trucks gave Red Bull Athlete and mountain biker, Matt Jones, the opportunity to become the first person to jump through two moving trucks.
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MAN eTGL: Refrigerated box body variant celebrates world premiere at Solutrans 2025
At Solutrans 2025 in Lyon, MAN Truck & Bus is presenting a new variant of its all-electric MAN eTGL chassis specifically for refrigerated box bodies.
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SOLUTRANS 2025: Schmitz Cargobull presents new S.CU dc90 refrigeration unit and other practical transport solutions
Under the motto "Delivering Performance", Schmitz Cargobull will be presenting practical vehicle solutions and digital services at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon that provide marked relief for transport companies.
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A range of 600 km: Renault Trucks unveils its long-distance electric trucks
Renault Trucks unveils new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T: the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780, which can travel 600 km on a single charge.
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MAN FinancialServices UK Marks One Year with TRATON Financial Services – A Year of Growth, Partnership and Progress
Milestone anniversary celebrates enhanced customer experience, team growth, and a strengthened collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus UK.
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