European News·4 min·24 October 2025We’re building a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership in ScotlandWe’re proud to announce plans for a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral, Scotland — an exciting next chapter for us here at Ciceley Commercials.
European News·3 min·28 October 2025Signs GBP 25 million debt facility to build three Bio-CNG refuelling stations and unlock new truck ordersReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), announces that CNG Fuels has entered into a GBP 25 million five-year debt facility with funds managed by the Foresight Group.
European News·2 min·30 October 2025Revolutionise UK–Irish Trade for Fulfilment with Fearless SynergyDerry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has launched a fully automated customs management solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland.
European News·3 min·31 October 2025New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -8.2%, trucks -9.8%, buses +3.6% in Q1-Q3 2025The first nine months of 2025 continued to prove challenging for the EU’s commercial vehicle market, with significant registration declines in key markets amid an already challenging economic context. The only exception was the bus segment, which recorded growth.
European News·1 min·3 November 2025Haulage firm fined £250,000 over worker's deathA haulage firm has been fined £250,000 after a worker was fatally injured by falling metal frames in a shipping container.
European News·3 min·11 November 2025Podfather Delivery Software Gives APP Wholesale ‘Customer Point of View’APP Wholesale Ltd (APP) has implemented Podfather delivery software to streamline its nationwide logistics operation, further enhance its customer service, and enforce its environmental commitments.
European News·3 min·13 November 2025Family of bin lorry crash victim in 'disbelief'The family of a bin worker killed when a refuse lorry went through the wall of a building have said they are "in complete disbelief" and utterly heartbroken over his death.
ENEuropean News·8 min·19 November 2025Kia unveils PV5 Chassis Cab and the “Kia Business Solutions Ecosystem” at SOLUTRANS 2025: a new benchmark for modular electric vansKia has revealed the PV5 Chassis Cab at SOLUTRANS 2025 in Lyon, France, Europe’s leading trade show for innovations in the commercial vehicle industry.
European News·2 min·25 November 2025Metals recycling company files for liquidationRecycling company Unimetals, which has dozens of sites across the UK, has filed for liquidation.
European News·3 min·2 December 2025New CEO takes the reins at WrightbusZero-emission public transport leader Wrightbus today unveiled its new Chief Executive, who outlined his vision for global success.
European News·2 min·2 December 2025Menzies Distribution Solutions Ltd Acquires C Butt Ltd Transport DivisionMenzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) is delighted to announce the acquisition of the transport division of family-owned logistics firm C Butt.
European News·2 min·3 December 2025Warehouse Injuries Spike Every January – and Most Are PreventableAs warehouse operations accelerate into the busy festive period, Midland Pallet Trucks is urging businesses to put safety at the forefront of their New Year priorities.
European News·2 min·5 December 2025Council approach on Weights and Dimensions: adoption leaves key gaps for zero-emission heavy-duty vehiclesThe European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns that, despite political efforts, today’s adoption of the Council’s general approach on Weights and Dimensions Directive falls short of what is needed to accelerate decarbonisation of the transport sector.
European News·2 min·12 December 2025Fatality Could Have Been Prevented With Correct Forklift Inspection and Sign-OffA delivery driver has tragically died in a forklift truck accident at a plant hire company depot in West Yorkshire, a devastating reminder of how avoidable workplace transport incidents still occur when equipment checks and safe systems of work fall short.
European News·2 min·16 December 2025DCS Group and XPO Logistics drive forward strategic partnershipNew fleet investment and expanded logistics collaboration to support DCS Group´s long-term growth
European News·3 min·19 December 2025AMK Plant & Tipper Hire Ltd Strengthens Established Fleet with First New Truck Investment, Supported by MV Commercial and MV Asset FinanceAMK Plant & Tipper Hire Ltd has further strengthened its already substantial fleet with the addition of a brand-new DAF FAD XD450 Construction 8x4 tipper, marking the company’s first acquisition of a DAF tipper truck.
European News·2 min·7 January 2026Electric truck discounts extended with £18m boostThe Department for Transport (DfT) has extended its £120,000 discount on new electric trucks until March of this year, thanks to the introduction of an additional £18m.
European News·1 min·10 January 2026Craig Douglas has stepped up to become our new UK Chief Executive Officer!Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has appointed Craig Douglas as its new UK CEO.
European News·5 min·13 January 2026Sustainable Event Design With Renault TrucksNatalie Rawlings, Marketing Manager at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland, explains: “My Manager, Alex and I visited a Natural Green open day, and that’s really where it all started,” she recalls.
