European News·13 min·22 July 2026MAHLE accelerates electrification of road transport sectorWith its new range extender system for heavy electric (BEV) trucks, the Stuttgart automotive component supplier is now paving the way for a faster changeover from diesel trucks, which currently dominate the road transport sector, to battery-electric trucks.
European News·2 min·14 July 2026Mac’s Truck Sales named exclusive UK on‑road Cranab dealerMac’s Truck Sales has been appointed as the exclusive UK dealer and installer for Cranab’s on‑road commercial vehicle cranes, giving the Yorkshire‑based bodybuilder nationwide rights to supply and mount the Swedish manufacturer’s heavy‑duty lifting equipment on road‑going trucks.
European News·3 min·13 July 2026HGV market down while zero emission uptake holds onto slim shareNew heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by -14.7% in the second quarter of 2026, with 8,687 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
European News·1 min·10 July 2026Grilled in the Cafe: Your questions answered by DAF Trucks UK MD Nigel BeckettDAF Trucks UK Managing Director Nigel Beckett is in the hot seat for Commercial Motor's latest Grilled in the Café episode, answering questions from readers and sharing his views on the topics shaping the road transport industry.
European News·4 min·10 July 2026Logistics software ensures delivery boost for Shawfield TimberShawfield Timber is rolling out Podfather logistics software to “transform its customer experience.”
European News·2 min·8 July 2026TPN Appoints UK Network Director as Growth Drive ContinuesThe Pallet Network (TPN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Garland as its UK Network Director.
European News·3 min·8 July 2026H2Accelerate calls to maintain ambition for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure deployment in the AFIR reviewThe H2Accelerate collaboration has today published a new position statement calling on the European Commission to maintain its ambition for hydrogen refuelling station deployment in the upcoming review of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation, required by 31 December 2026.
European News·1 min·6 July 2026Confidence crisis slows electric HGVsConfidence in the business case for zero-emission HGVs remains low despite improving economics, according to new BVRLA research unveiled at RTX.
European News·3 min·4 July 2026Schmitz targets faster trailer turnaroundsSchmitz Cargobull is showcasing the S.BO PACE+ at RTX – a dry cargo box semi-trailer developed for parcel distribution and standard dry freight operations where fast turnaround times and maximum vehicle availability are essential.
European News·2 min·4 July 2026Metier Repower to Showcase UK's First Road-Legal Hydrogen Repowered Truck at RTX 2026Metier Repower will showcase the UK's first road-legal hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2 ICE) repowered truck at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, demonstrating a practical and scalable pathway to decarbonising heavy goods vehicles.
European News·1 min·3 July 2026Pelican backs Royal Mail eHGV trialPelican Engineering is exhibiting a Royal Mail-liveried Yutong 7.5-tonne electric truck at RTX, ahead of the vehicle's six-month trial on the company's fleet.
European News·1 min·3 July 2026Reefer Trailer Centre thinks outside the boxReefer Trailer Centre is demonstrating how refrigerated trailers can be adapted for specialist applications with a purpose-built Chereau trailer on its RTX stand.
European News·1 min·3 July 2026AMS builds first 18-tonne S-Way recovery truckAMS Recovery Trucks has expanded its product range with its first 18-tonne recovery vehicle built on an Iveco S-Way chassis.
European News·1 min·3 July 2026New PM 83.5 SP heavy-duty knuckle-boom crane debuts at RTX 2026Truck Hydraulics is giving the UK debut to the new PM 83.5 SP heavy-duty knuckle-boom crane at RTX.
European News·1 min·3 July 2026Atlas cranes prove winning combinationBradfords Building Supplies has taken delivery of 18 new 15-tonne DAF XB trucks fitted with Wessex Vehicle Bodies flatbeds and Atlas 92.4 cranes – and has just struck a deal for another 17.
European News·1 min·2 July 2026Bobby Franklin wins Commercial Motor Apprentice of the Year award 2026Congratulations to Bobby Franklin who has been named Commercial Motor Apprentice of the Year award 2026
European News·1 min·2 July 2026Colson builds on lightweight designEstablished in 2021 as a division of Colson Transport, Colson Trailers offers a range of artic tipping trailers for aggregate, scrap and recycling applications.
European News·4 min·2 July 2026EV Charging on the M42: Moto CHARGE launches at Tamworth servicesMoto CHARGE has officially launched at Tamworth services on the M42, expanding the growing network of ultra-rapid EV chargers across UK motorways.
European News·3 min·2 July 2026Certas Energy Sets Standard With Customer Commitment To HVO Transition Ahead Of RTXAs businesses wrestle with the growing tension between climate ambition and commercial reality, Certas Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with businesses on their energy transition journeys by expanding its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites.
