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.
New Renault Trucks powertrain: boosting fuel efficiency by up to 4%
With the introduction of a new DE13 R engine and a new generation of Optidriver gearboxes, Renault Trucks is upgrading the powertrain of its T, T High, C and K ranges.
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Wright Readymix makes concrete commitment to sustainability with Volvo FMX Electric
Bristol-based concrete contractor, Wright Readymix, has accelerated its decarbonisation strategy by acquiring a Volvo FMX Electric 8x4 Tridem concrete mixer, replacing an equivalent diesel model in its fleet.
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Scania strengthens European capacity for electric truck production
Scania plans to invest EUR 70 million in its production site in Angers, France, strengthening the company’s capacity to support the transition to electrified transport in Europe.
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Scania launches battery-electric CrewCab for rescue vehicles
Scania launches its first-ever battery-electric CrewCab for fire, airport and civil rescue operations.
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Volvo FM Electric shows its steel for special green delivery
Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery.
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Safety, reliability and more sustainable options for fire, airport and civil rescue
Scania to launch brand-new, battery-electric CrewCab at Interschutz as part of the truck manufacturer’s impressive line-up of electric and combustion vehicles, with strongest-ever range of power solutions also on show.
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Prometeon returns to RTX to put truck tyre strategy centre stage
Award-winning truck tyre specialist to showcase flagship products, Pro Management platform and fleet-focused support at Road Transport Expo 2026
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1,500th DAF truck for Révész Group in Hungary
Transport company Révész Group has taken delivery of its 1,500th DAF truck. The handover of a New Generation DAF XG 480 4×2 tractor unit highlights the long-standing relationship between the Hungarian logistics service provider and DAF.
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Scania’s new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System now available for order
Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module, which for the first time enables operators to optimise battery capacity for the vast majority of transport needs.
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DAF Trucks’ bespoke low-roof XD heralds return to car transporter market
DAF Trucks has introduced the low-roof variant of its distribution-focused DAF XD, designed specifically for car transportation. Retaining the industry-leading design and interior of the standard XD, the truck marks DAF’s return to an important haulage sector and bolsters the choice of vehicles available to fleet customers.
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Scania pioneers vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy transport
Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system.
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Volvo FH Aero hits the sweet spot for Tunnock's
Tunnock’s has added its first-ever Volvo truck to its delivery fleet with the arrival of a new FH Aero 6x2 rigid, sporting a full livery wrap design to mirror the confectionary specialist’s popular caramel wafer biscuits.
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Scania to provide 91 battery-electric buses in Sweden
Scania and transport operator VR have signed one of the largest electric bus deals in Sweden to date.
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Distinctive IVECO S-Way Rigid joins Cobley Transport fleet
Joining over 40 other IVECO vehicles on the Cobley Transport fleet, this IVECO S-Way 6x2 Rigid (AT260S46Y/PS) Curtainsider will be supporting nationwide haulage operations.
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Volvo Trucks’ all-new combustion engine platform: Superior fuel efficiency and ready for a wide range of alternative fuels
Volvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. Both are based on Volvo’s latest in-house developed platform.
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Heavy duty vehicle sector must adapt to embrace once-in-a-generation recruitment opportunity, Volvo Trucks study finds
Volvo Trucks has published the findings of independent research exploring how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers in and around zero tailpipe-emission trucks, buses and coaches, as part of a project aimed at making the sector feel more visible, accessible and inclusive.
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DAF Trucks crowned ‘Truck Manufacturer of the Year’
DAF Trucks has been named ‘Truck Manufacturer of the Year’ by the leading British Motor Trader magazine at its prestigious Commercial Industry Awards ceremony in Birmingham.
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DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG⁺ Electric
DAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric.
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Renault Trucks D14 ‘little green truck’ set to unlock tighter access for Rubis in Channel Islands fuel operation
Renault Trucks is continuing its established supply relationship with Channel Islands fuel distributor Rubis, with the delivery of its smallest and most specialised vehicle to date, a compact D14 rigid designed to reach the most restricted delivery points across Guernsey.
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Jim Walenczak appointed President DAF Trucks N.V
Jim Walenczak has been promoted to the position of President of DAF Trucks N.V., effective July 1, 2026. He is succeeding Harald Seidel, who will retire on July 17.
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Scania and Unicon demonstrate fully electric concrete transport in real-world operations
Denmark’s leading producer and supplier of ready-mixed concrete – and Liebherr-Mischtechnik have jointly developed and deployed a fully electric solution for concrete transport.
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5 Stars in Euro NCAP for the MAN TGM
The MAN TGM achieved the top rating of five stars in the latest Euro NCAP test for heavy commercial vehicles.
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Daimler Truck strengthens its Own Retail Business in Europe: Expanding into the UK through the acquisition of eStar Truck & Van Ltd.
Customer focus as a top priority: Daimler Truck continues its strategic expansion of corporate owned retail and service centers (Own Retail) across Europe and announces the acquisition of eStar Truck & Van Ltd., marking the company’s entry into one of the five largest and most dynamic truck and van markets in Europe.
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Aymeric Larcher named Renault Trucks UK MD
We're delighted to announce Aymeric Larcher as the new Managing Director of Renault Trucks UK & Ireland.
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