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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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New Volvo fleet deploys on training mission with Veterans into Logistics

Veterans into Logistics, a charity which specialises in helping former military personnel to re-train for a career in the logistics sector, has replaced its ageing fleet of three HGV driver training vehicles with modern Volvo trucks.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

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Going for Green: Scania makes its supply chain targets mandatory

Scania is making its green supply chain targets a mandatory purchasing requirement

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Autonomous trucks: MAN wins "Truck Innovation Award 2024"

Research and development projects ANITA and ATLAS-L4 honoured with prestigious future prize from the International Truck of the Year Jury

Post by John Millar

6 minutes read

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Volvo FH electric wins International Truck of the Year 2024

Volvo Trucks has scooped a prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric, with the model becoming the first-ever electric truck to be named International Truck of the Year.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Series production starts at Bourg-en-Bresse for Renault Trucks E-Tech T & C

Series production of the Renault Trucks heavy duty electric trucks has just begun at the Bourg-en-Bresse plant.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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DAF XD first-ever distribution truck in ETS2

European Truck Simulator 2 incorporates DAF XD distribution truck

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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New generation Renault Trucks Master Red EDITION: efficient and versatile

Renault Trucks has announced that it will be launching a new generation of Renault Trucks Master Red EDITION commercial vehicles in 2024.

Post by John Millar

6 minutes read

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Extra wheelbases and cab variants for DAF XD with PX-7

Specially designed for transport of large volume and lightweight goods

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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New Volvo Trucks Apprentice Training Centre opens its doors

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre. The manufacturer is investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in Derby.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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HVS UNVEILS TRUCK AS A SERVICE (TAAS) OFFERING FOR ITS HYDROGEN POWERED HGV

We are delighted to announce a partnership with Zeti which will involve collaboration with Gravis Capital to provide a Transport as a Service (TaaS) offering to customers of HVS Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Mercedes-Benz Actros L hits the back of the net for Mark Harrod Ltd

Sports equipment supplier Mark Harrod Ltd is in the business of moving the goalposts but one thing remains constant – its goods are delivered in Mercedes-Benz trucks.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Hyzon Motors Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results

Announces first commercial delivery of fuel cell electric truck in the U.S.

Post by John Millar

11 minutes read

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New Generation DAF XB to make its debut at Solutrans

DAF puts its XB Electric on display, alongside XD Electric, XFC and XG⁺ models

Post by John Millar

6 minutes read

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Scania and SSAB agree deal to 100% decarbonise steel deliveries by 2030

Scania CV AB and long-time supplier SSAB have agreed a deal to 100% decarbonise the steel used in all heavy-duty vehicles by 2030

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Vehicle specification and service cement conquest deal for Renault Trucks

Leading construction materials group, Breedon Group plc (Breedon or the Group) has taken delivery of its first ever Renault Trucks for its cement division after being impressed with the vehicle specification, service, and the overall deal on the table.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East wins Dealer of the Year 2023

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East has earned Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s most prestigious accolade after being crowned Dealer of the Year 2023 at the manufacturer’s annual dealer awards.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Volvo unveils updated electric trucks designed for zero-emission city transports

With an electric range of up to 450km, 50 per cent shorter charging time and new active safety features, Volvo´s updated medium-duty electric trucks are designed for the urban environment – enabling safe zero-emission city transport and logistics.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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DAF Trucks starts the DAF EV Relay

DAF Trucks has started its DAF EV Relay, with two DAF LF Electric 4x2 rigids on a tour of its Dealer Network to train and familiarise staff at all 34 of the market leader’s truck sales centres in the UK and Ireland.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Superior service and fuel economy wins Volvo Trucks a large order with Griffins Logistics

Tuxford-based Griffins Logistics has taken delivery of 16 new Volvo trucks, two years after welcoming its first-ever model from the manufacturer, citing fuel economy and backup service as key factors behind the order.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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“The Good Move ”, a journey right to the heart of Renault Trucks' ecological transition

How can a key player in road freight transport - a sector responsible for 7% of CO2 emissions in Europe - contribute to limiting global warming?

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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JUNA: New joint venture aims to increase BEV adoption by removing the obstacles to ownership

Scania CV AB and sennder Technologies GmbH have created a joint venture company designed to grow the adoption of electric trucks in Europe

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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NRT races ahead of the field with new Actros horse transporters

Horses travelling to and from the UK and Europe can now make their journeys in the utmost safety, comfort and style in a pair of new Mercedes-Benz Actros transporters.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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MIRA TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE TAKES DELIVERY OF TEVVA 7.5T ELECTRIC TRUCK

Students and apprentices at the MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) have welcomed the delivery of a brand-new electric truck to help them get to grips with the latest electric vehicle technology.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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SW Commercials Ltd new premises in Cornwall

Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd are delighted that SW Commercials Ltd have successfully completed their move to new premises in Truro, located just off the A30 Marazanvose, in Cornwall.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read
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