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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.

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TATA MOTORS TO ACQUIRE IVECO GROUP, TOGETHER CREATING A GLOBAL PLAYER IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

The combination brings together complementary capabilities, global reach, and a shared strategic vision to drive long-term growth and unlock significant value

Post by John Millar

18 minutes read

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MAC Roofing celebrates 50 years with new Isuzu

MAC Roofing & Contracting has taken delivery of its first 7.5-tonne Isuzu N75.190(E) dropside from local dealer Ditchburn Truck Services.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Expansion of emission-free long-distance haulage: Dachser puts new eActros 600 into operation

Logistics service provider Dachser continues to rely on battery-electric trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

Post by John Millar

6 minutes read

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New DAF fleet expansion for IAA

IAA, formerly SYNETIQ Auctions, has implemented a fleet of 21 new DAF XD and XB trucks to support growing volumes across the UK.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Volvo builds its presence at Seras with 14 new FH with I-Save trucks

Sustainable fuel specialist Seras has increased the amount of Volvo trucks on its commercial vehicle fleet with the arrival of 14 new Volvo FH with I-Save 6x2 tractor units, equipped with Globetrotter XL cabs.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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43 times the power: A.M.A. from Spain relies on the new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin

The Spanish transport company Autónomos Manchegos Agrupados (A.M.A.) has expanded its fleet with 43 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1848 LS ProCabins.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Daimler Truck calls for investment in public charging to drive the electric transformation

Daimler Truck UK’s Head of Future Sustainability, James Venables, has added his voice to the industry’s calls for more investment in the UK public charging infrastructure to support operators making the decision to switch to electric transportation.

Post by John Millar

7 minutes read

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Across the Brenner Pass at night with the MAN eTruck

MAN Truck & Bus and the Dettendorfer freight forwarding company are testing the night-time use of fully electric trucks on a Brenner route between Raubling and Bolzano for four weeks in July and August as part of a pilot project.

Post by John Millar

8 minutes read

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Volvo Trucks delivers the goods for Trevor Pye Transport with special anniversary FH Aero

Trevor Pye Transport has marked its 40th year in business with the delivery of an immaculately turned-out Volvo FH Aero 540 6x2 tractor unit.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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The French Garden puts Renault Trucks Turbo Compound to the test

Leading fine fresh produce importer, The French Garden, has taken delivery of its first Renault Trucks, adding three T480 High 4x2 Turbo Compound tractor units to its high-pressure, time-sensitive operations serving the world’s leading hotels and restaurants.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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DAF Dealer Chassis Cab relocates in major investment

Chassis Cab Newmarket has officially opened for business, signalling a significant investment into Chassis Cab’s impressive recent growth and operational development in East Anglia.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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New Servotwin Generation: Intelligent Steering Assistance for the Highest Demands

With the new Servotwin system, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is introducing the next generation of its proven steering system with torque overlay.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Historic milestone at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth: First truck produced 60 years ago

A special kind of production anniversary: exactly 60 years ago, the workforce at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth assembled the first complete truck to roll off the production line there in July 1965. It was a green Mercedes-Benz LP 608.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Smart Charging Cube: Exclusive offer for MAN customers

In cooperation with AW Automotive, MAN is providing its customers with a portable battery storage and charging solution.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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DAF receives follow-up order from Belgian army

DAF Trucks has received an additional order from the Belgian army for 13 more heavy-duty tractor-trailer combinations.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Turners reaches 1,000 New Generation DAF landmark

Turners (Soham) Ltd, the UK’s largest privately-owned logistics company, has taken delivery of its 1,000th New Generation DAF truck.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Eight Isuzu trucks expand L Lynch Plant Hire’s fleet

Nationwide provider of plant and transport, L Lynch Plant Hire and Haulage has taken delivery of eight new Isuzu N75.190(E) trucks with plant bodies, supplied by local dealer Cordwallis Group, as part of a major expansion of the company’s 7.5-tonne plant delivery fleet.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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MC Kelly selects new Renault Trucks Master vans to drive fresh growth

Award-winning catering butchers and fine food supplier MC Kelly has taken delivery of two new Renault Trucks Master vans, supplied by Sparks Commercials, to support its daily multi-drop deliveries across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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Agnellis in talks over Iveco sale, Tata Motors has made approach

India’s Tata Motors has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring truck and bus manufacturer Iveco Group from Exor, the investment firm controlled by Italy’s Agnelli family.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Nissan Electrifies Supply Chain with Electric Truck Charging Station

An electric truck charging station that will potentially save 1,500 tonnes of CO2 a year has gone live at Nissan Sunderland Plant.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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T Alun Jones cuts no corners with range-topping Volvo FH16 780

Welshpool-based operator T Alun Jones has invested in a high-specification Volvo FH16 780 6x2 tag axle Globetrotter XL tractor unit, replacing an FH16 750 Ailsa Edition truck in the customer’s hard-working fleet.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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DAF introduces chassis for car transport

DAF is expanding its vehicle programme with a series of special chassis for car transport.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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David Blockley and Son add new flagship Volvo FH16 Aero 780

Yorkshire’s David Blockley and Son has taken delivery of a new stand-out Volvo FH16 Aero 780 6x2 Globetrotter XL tractor unit, replacing a Volvo FH 540 working on contract with livestock haulier Fred Greenwood and Son.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks powers XPO Logistics and PepsiCo toward zero emissions

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has played a central role in PepsiCo’s latest move toward sustainable delivery, with its core transport partner, XPO Logistics, selecting the eActros 600 to spearhead its transition to battery-electric transport across England and Wales.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read
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