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 receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers.
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Nikola Corporation Announces Date for CEO Fireside Chat and Q&A Platform for Stockholders with Michael Lohscheller
“Fireside Chat” and Q&A session for stockholders with CEO Michael Lohscheller on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
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Ashcourt Group rolls out its first fully electric skip loaders
The Ashcourt Group UK has taken delivery of its first two fully electric 18 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide skip loaders, supplied by Thompson Commercials.
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Robust reliability sees O'Gara welcome four new Volvo FMX tippers
Manchester-based O’Gara has added four new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 rigid tippers to its fleet. The business – which specialises in demolition, muckaway and the supply of aggregates and soils – opted for the Swedish manufacturer due to the FMX’s proven reliability, comfort and driving performance.
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The Drinks Club raises a toast to its first electric Mercedes-Benz eActros
One of the first all-electric Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks to take to the UK’s roads is now in service with London-based premium beverage supplier The Drinks Club.
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DAF and Einride Drive Electrification Of Road Freight Transport
Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent for the supply of 50 fully electric New Generation DAF trucks. The first vehicles out of the series of 50 have been ordered and will be delivered in the course of this year.
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Chivas Brothers and Volvo Trucks unveil Scotland's first all-electric tractor unit to transport country's biggest export
Chivas Brothers, one of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers and makers of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has today announced the delivery into service of Scotland's first on-road all-electric tractor unit in partnership with electromobility market leader Volvo Trucks.
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David J. Kiss to be appointed Managing Director at DAF Trucks in the UK
David J. Kiss is to be appointed Managing Director at DAF Trucks in the UK following the departure of Laurence Drake who has decided to pursue a career away from the company.
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New Generation DAF XF 450 crowned ‘Green Truck 2023’
Prestigious award for most efficient long haul tractor on the market
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Three Renault Trucks for Denholm Environmental
Denholm Environmental Limited, has added a Renault Trucks T480 High 6X2 and two T440 6X2 to its fleet, supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland.
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Nationwide Platforms raises the bar with UK's first Volvo FM electric pairing
Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is believed to be a first for the UK’s powered access sector. The battery electric trucks form part of a larger order of Volvo models.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros electric demonstrator
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 300, with Solomon Commercials refrigerated body, on display at ITT Hub 2023
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Lohscheller Releases Video Explaining Why Proposal 2 is Vital to Nikola’s Future
Proposal 2 is seeking the approval to increase the number of authorized shares of Nikola common stock.
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Nikola Corporation Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
Nikola Corporation today reported financial results and business updates for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
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Iveco Group and Nikola Corporation enter a new partnership phase; Iveco Group to assume ownership of JV
Iveco Group N.V. and Nikola Corporation announce today that they are excited to enter a new phase of their partnership
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Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered electric trucks on public roads
Emitting only water vapor, hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks will be an important part of Volvo Trucks’ zero exhaust emission product portfolio and the vehicles have recently passed a significant milestone – being test-driven on public roads.
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Electra launches the first compact 12.5-tonne electric zero-emission waste platform fleet in the UK
Electra Commercial Vehicles, the zero-emissions OEM based in Lancashire, has launched its all-new, 12.5-tonne eCargo, electric waste vehicle platform.
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By royal appointment: Volvo supplies Hopkins Estates with a truck fit for a King
Wincanton-based Hopkins Estates has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 tipper, wrapped in a special livery to mark King Charles III’s Coronation.
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Renault Trucks opens an e-learning platform for decarbonisation
Renault Trucks launches the Decarbonisation Academy, a free e-learning platform open to all, to help transport and logistics professionals think strategically and plan the transformation of their business with confidence.
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WattEV to Take Delivery of First Batch of 14 Nikola Tre BEV Trucks
WattEV, a Long Beach-based developer of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks and provider of electric trucks as a service (TaaS), today announced the upcoming sale and delivery of 14 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
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Nikola and Voltera Enter Into a Definitive Strategic Partnership on Hydrogen Station Infrastructure Funding For Up To 50 Stations
Creating the largest North American open-network of commercial hydrogen refueling stations
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AJR Trucking Announces Order for 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs
AJR Trucking and Nikola will explore the opportunities to deploy Nikola’s 10,000 psi (700 bar) mobile fueling solution at AJR Trucking properties
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Wincanton selects Renault Trucks as part of multimillion pound investment in electric vehicles for IKEA
Wincanton has selected Renault Trucks as part of its multimillion investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA, purchasing ten 16 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s, part of a 30-vehicle deal.
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Inert Recycling (UK) Limited selects Renault Trucks tippers for toughest tasks
One of the leading haulage companies on the south coast, Inert Recycling (UK) Limited, experts in muck away and land restoration services, has selected Renault Trucks for its latest fleet additions.
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