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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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Volvo Trucks sweep up with a special order for Connor Construction (South West)

Surfacing and civil engineering expert Connor Construction (South West) has taken delivery of five new high-spec Volvo FH trucks.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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A Super addition! New 11-litre engine joins Scania’s line-up

Scania has revealed the newest addition to its Super engine line-up, which promises to bring a new level of performance, reliability and flexibility for operators.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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RH Commercial Vehicles unveils major investment in Northampton site with launch of new Red Category ADR Test Lane

RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV), one of the UK’s leading Renault Trucks and Isuzu Truck dealerships, specialising in sales, service and support, is excited to announce the opening of a new Red Category ADR ATF Lane at its Northampton branch.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Order books open for Volvo FH Aero Euro NCAP special edition

Volvo Trucks has launched its first special edition model in the UK & Ireland for five years, with the Volvo FH Aero ‘Euro NCAP’ Special Edition, limited to only 30 examples.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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Owens Group, one of the UK's leading family-owned Transport, Warehousing and Distribution companies, choose MAN TGX for their new 156,500 square-foot Magor Gateway Hub

Wales’s largest family-owned independent logistics, warehousing, pallet network, bulk haulage, and express home delivery company, Owens Group, has recently taken delivery of 20 new MAN TGX tractors.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

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Hall of Fame: Struan Gille's Scania R 620

We’re thrilled to welcome the next showstopper into our Hall of Fame - Gillie’s spectacular Scania R 620, a one-of-a-kind machine that’s been turning heads across Europe.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Fencing company boosts efficiency with new Isuzu

Nairn-based Nicoll’s Landscaping & Merchants has taken delivery of an Isuzu N75.190 with a custom-built Britt-Tip tipping body and stainless steel lockable tool box from local dealer Elgin Truck & Van Centre.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Raghavendra Vaidya appointed as new Chief Information Officer of Daimler Truck

Raghavendra Vaidya has been appointed as new Chief Information Officer of Daimler Truck. Effective June 1, 2025, he will lead the company's IT, driving innovation and growth across the organization. Vaidya succeeds Marcus Claesson, who will leave the company at his own request.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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New Mercedes-Benz Arocs for the Prague fire brigade

A new Mercedes-Benz Arocs was recently handed over to the volunteer fire brigade in the district of Zličín in Prague.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Manfreight, Ireland's leading privately owned logistics company, takes delivery of a new fleet star, a shining new MAN TGX 26.640 Individual

Adorned with brightly polished alloy wheels, a rooftop lightbar, airhorns and painted in the company's standout orange livery, the new vehicle is set to make its presence known both within the company’s fleet and out on the road.

Post by John Millar

6 minutes read

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James Kemball adds 16 Renault Trucks T480 Turbo Compounds to UK container fleet

Leading container transport specialist, James Kemball Ltd, has taken delivery of 16 new Renault Trucks T480 6x2 tractor units with highly-efficient Turbo Compound engines, further strengthening its 500-strong national container logistics fleet.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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DAF Dealers go Platinum on MPRS Scheme

DAF Trucks has revealed that all its 33 UK DAF Truck Sales Dealers have achieved Platinum status on the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS); the performance indicator initiative raising standards at workshops and maintenance facilities across the commercial vehicle industry.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks expands portfolio of battery-electric trucks based on the eActros 600

Mercedes-Benz Trucks will expand its battery-electric truck portfolio with further variants based on the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600.

Post by John Millar

7 minutes read

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Elddis goes flat out for North East’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin

High-profile haulier Elddis Transport has continued its tradition of investing early in the latest Mercedes-Benz truck technology – taking delivery of the first Actros L ProCabin to hit the roads in the North East.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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DAF XD once again named ‘Truck of the Year’

The New Generation DAF XD series has once again been voted ‘Truck of the Year’.

Post by John Millar

1 minute read

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RETTmobil 2025: Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks presents Unimog TLF 3000 and Atego HLF 10

At this year's RETTmobil from May 14th to 16th 2025, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks will be presenting a selection of all-terrain vehicles that are predestined for use in disaster and rescue operations.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

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For e-mobility, hydrogen and diesel – MAN Logistics Center Salzgitter grows by 30 percent

MAN Truck & Bus is gearing up its spare parts supply for future growth in zero-emission technologies, among other things. After a construction period of just one year, the global logistics center in Salzgitter has now been expanded as planned with a new construction phase.

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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MAN Charge&Go - New charging service for public eTruck charging

The new MAN Charge&Go charging service is now available to all customers, regardless of brand.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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H.B. Holt & Sons choose Volvo FH Aero Globetrotter XXL tractor unit as new fleet flagship

Family-run H.B. Holt & Sons has taken delivery of its latest Volvo Trucks model, welcoming a stunning Volvo FH Aero 540 6x2 tractor unit, equipped with a Globetrotter XXL cab, to its 40-strong commercial vehicle operation.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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MC Rental signs up for the future with purchase of 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabins

Truck hire specialist MC Rental has put pen to paper on a landmark order for 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros L tractor units with the revolutionary ProCabin.

Post by John Millar

5 minutes read

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Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders hailed as best ever

Clive Cowern Transport Services hails Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders as ‘best trailers we’ve ever had’

Post by John Millar

2 minutes read

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Leyland Trucks celebrates more than 1,700 years of combined long service

Leyland Trucks paid tribute to some of its most dedicated team members at a prestigious long service awards ceremony held at the Preston Marriott, recognising an incredible 1,705 years of combined tenure across the business.

Post by John Millar

4 minutes read

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PETRONAS Lubricants International and IVECO Launch Co-Branded Tutela Range for Commercial Vehicles

New fluid range strengthens the partnership with the OEM and delivers tailored solutions for the IVECO Network.

Post by John Millar

3 minutes read

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MAN eTGX on the road for BMW factory transport

eTruck impresses with its suitability for everyday use and consumption

Post by John Millar

7 minutes read
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