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.
Isuzu Truck UK and Allports Group Double Up with Second Sales Dealership
In a move designed to expand its footprint in the Midlands, Isuzu Truck UK has opened a second full sales, parts and service dealership with Allports Group, following the dealership’s completion of a £5 million project to expand and upgrade the facilities at its flagship Lichfield site.
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Hiab launches a new recycling crane — JONSERED iZ.18R HD
Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches the new JONSERED iZ.18R HD recycling crane, equipped with the advanced control system SPACEevo for improved productivity and safer operations.
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Carrier Transicold Vector eCool Provides Hybrid Solution for Trans-Bridge Freight Services’ Pharmaceutical Deliveries
Pharmaceutical and healthcare distributor Trans-Bridge Freight Services has taken delivery of its first Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool unit to maximize fleet efficiency and sustainability for its temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals deliveries between mainland United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
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JP Bull Transport leads the charge with delivery of first Volvo FH Aero in Wales
The first Volvo FH Aero in Wales has gone into service with Pontypool-based JP Bull Transport. Volvo Trucks’ latest version of its iconic FH was launched to market earlier this year and is now starting to hit the roads across the UK.
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FORS accreditation ‘an absolute must’ for Campeys of Selby
FORS accreditation has been an essential part of new business wins for Campeys of Selby.
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Milence begins development of its first UK charging hub in Immingham, pioneering sustainable transport in the region
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, announces the development of its first charging hub in the UK.
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Renault Trucks celebrates the arrival of E-Tech tractor units at ZEHID Partner Day
Renault Trucks has marked the arrival of its first E-Tech T tractor units by hosting a ZEHID Partner Day held on July 23 at Kinetic Studios in Corby, Northamptonshire
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FROM A SINGLE PUMP TO THREE HOOKLOADERS – HARSH SERVICE SHOWS THE WAY FOR ENICOR
Enicor, one of the UK’s leading metal recyclers, has just put into service three new HARSH hookloaders, these units being purchased primarily as a result of HARSH’s outstanding level of parts and service support coming from their Peterborough depot.
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Two new FM Electrics join Reed Boardall's 100 per cent Volvo-supplied fleet
Reed Boardall has turned to Volvo Trucks for two new 42-tonne FM Electric 4x2 tractor units, marking the customer’s latest step in decarbonising its transport operations with alternative fuel products from the Swedish manufacturer.
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Isuzu Remains Truck of Choice for Essential Trading Co-Operative
Bristol-based foods distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has taken delivery of the first of five new Isuzu trucks from local dealer AK Commercials, continuing a longstanding loyalty to the marque dating back nearly a decade.
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Continental Simplifies Tyre Line-Up with Launch of New Generation 5 Eco Tyre
Continental is restructuring its tyre line-up for general haulage truck applications, offering customers a simpler yet more capable range of options.
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Successful development project for hydrogen combustion engines
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer present their two vehicle prototypes with hydrogen combustion engines
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R J & I Monkhouse marks milestone with Renault Trucks
Carlisle-based R J & I Monkhouse Ltd, has added the 35th Renault Trucks vehicle to its fleet, a 13-litre T520 6x2 Tag.
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The new Volvo FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Walsall-based Low Wheel UK has welcomed a Volvo FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor unit into its fleet – marking the first instance of Volvo’s new model to be deployed into day-to-day customer operation in the country.
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DAF expands its Plug and Play program for highest efficiency
Unmatched benefits for customers, body builders and dealers
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E.ON and MAN to build public charging network for electric trucks in Europe
E.ON and MAN commit to public charging network for trucks
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AO invests £2m into its fleet with extra Tiger moving double deck LSTs plus CNG trucks
Long-term Tiger Trailers customer AO has invested more than £2 million in improving the capacity of its fleet, while reducing carbon emissions, with the addition of 20 further moving double deck trailers, this time LSTs, along with 10 compressed natural gas IVECO tractor units.
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HARSH SHEETS – NOW A FIRST CHOICE IN AGRICULTURE TOO
J.Charlton & Sons retrofits trailers with Harsh sheets
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Renault Trucks, Jumbo, and SVZ test electric prototype ‘Oxygen’ dedicated to urban logistics
Renault Trucks continues its research and development work with its laboratory truck, Oxygen.
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Electric vacuum tankers and MVCs enter the market with Dawsongroup EMC
Dawsongroup emc, a major supplier of self-drive vehicles on contract hire for the environmental, municipal and civil sectors, is investing heavily with more than 100 new Volvos joining its fleet this year, including seven electric trucks – helping customers to gain immediate experience with zero tailpipe emission HGVs.
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From Paper to Prosperity: S R Harradine’s Tech Revolution
Based on the outskirts of Cambridge, S R Harradine is a bulk haulage firm that specialises in moving aggregates and muckaway along.
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Groupe CAT drives forward with 60 new Scania
Groupe CAT, automotive logistics giant, which acquired CVT in 2017, is renewing its fleet with a significant investment of 60 Scania car transporters.
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Team DAF departs on EV Rally 2024
DAF Trucks sets off today on the 2024 edition of the EV Rally; a five-day, 1400-mile electric vehicle driving event taking in an ‘A-to-Z’ tour of locations across the UK, and featuring over 50 EVs from various manufacturers, including passenger cars, vans and trucks.
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