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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Three Isuzu Grafters join the Hanover Dairies herd
Hanover Dairies has taken delivery of three new Isuzu N35.125 Grafters, bringing the total operating across its growing commercial vehicle fleet to more than 90.
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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.
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Roadside Safety incorporates CogLock into its truck tyre training
An independent training organisation serving the haulage, logistics, roadside recovery and tyre fitting sectors has added its support to CogLock — the innovative new wheel security system designed to prevent wheel detachment.
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Palletways UK to Partner with Prologis for New Build-to-Suit Headquarters
New headquarters in Lichfield to secure existing jobs, support future growth, and raise sustainability standards
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks sparks new life into the music industry’s live future
In a bold step toward to a more sustainable live music industry, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in collaboration with AEG and KB Events, played a pivotal role in helping The LIDO Festival achieve its ambition of running entirely on green energy.
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Trailblazing Growth: Asset Alliance Group and OSF Digital partner to transform financial services and fleet operations via AI-powered innovation on Salesforce
Asset Alliance Group, in strategic partnership with digital transformation leader OSF Digital, has unveiled a bold growth strategy designed to drive operational excellence and sustainability through transformative digital innovation.
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Volvo Trucks increases its presence at Harrison's Transport with ten new FH Aeros
Harrison’s Transport has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units, specified with Globetrotter XL cabs and I-Park Cool to maximise driver comfort.
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Service that comes to the customer: Schmitz Cargobull’s fleet of service vans hits the road
Maximum uptime thanks to a strong network of over 1,400 service partners and a brand new mobile fleet of service vans.
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Tackling freight crime – RHA calls on industry to back vital campaign
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is urging the industry to call on MPs to back measures to tackle freight crime.
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