Truck Manufacturers·4 min·27 May 2026DAF Trucks’ bespoke low-roof XD heralds return to car transporter marketDAF Trucks has introduced the low-roof variant of its distribution-focused DAF XD, designed specifically for car transportation. Retaining the industry-leading design and interior of the standard XD, the truck marks DAF’s return to an important haulage sector and bolsters the choice of vehicles available to fleet customers.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·27 May 2026Scania pioneers vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy transportScania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·22 May 2026Volvo FH Aero hits the sweet spot for Tunnock'sTunnock’s has added its first-ever Volvo truck to its delivery fleet with the arrival of a new FH Aero 6x2 rigid, sporting a full livery wrap design to mirror the confectionary specialist’s popular caramel wafer biscuits.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·19 May 2026Scania to provide 91 battery-electric buses in SwedenScania and transport operator VR have signed one of the largest electric bus deals in Sweden to date.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·13 May 2026Distinctive IVECO S-Way Rigid joins Cobley Transport fleetJoining over 40 other IVECO vehicles on the Cobley Transport fleet, this IVECO S-Way 6x2 Rigid (AT260S46Y/PS) Curtainsider will be supporting nationwide haulage operations.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·12 May 2026Volvo Trucks’ all-new combustion engine platform: Superior fuel efficiency and ready for a wide range of alternative fuelsVolvo Trucks has unveiled two all-new 13-litre engines – its most fuel-efficient ever – which are ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. Both are based on Volvo’s latest in-house developed platform.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·8 May 2026DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG⁺ ElectricDAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·8 May 2026Heavy duty vehicle sector must adapt to embrace once-in-a-generation recruitment opportunity, Volvo Trucks study findsVolvo Trucks has published the findings of independent research exploring how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers in and around zero tailpipe-emission trucks, buses and coaches, as part of a project aimed at making the sector feel more visible, accessible and inclusive.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·8 May 2026DAF Trucks crowned ‘Truck Manufacturer of the Year’DAF Trucks has been named ‘Truck Manufacturer of the Year’ by the leading British Motor Trader magazine at its prestigious Commercial Industry Awards ceremony in Birmingham.
Truck Manufacturers·4 min·8 May 2026Renault Trucks D14 ‘little green truck’ set to unlock tighter access for Rubis in Channel Islands fuel operationRenault Trucks is continuing its established supply relationship with Channel Islands fuel distributor Rubis, with the delivery of its smallest and most specialised vehicle to date, a compact D14 rigid designed to reach the most restricted delivery points across Guernsey.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·7 May 2026Jim Walenczak appointed President DAF Trucks N.VJim Walenczak has been promoted to the position of President of DAF Trucks N.V., effective July 1, 2026. He is succeeding Harald Seidel, who will retire on July 17.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·7 May 2026Scania and Unicon demonstrate fully electric concrete transport in real-world operationsDenmark’s leading producer and supplier of ready-mixed concrete – and Liebherr-Mischtechnik have jointly developed and deployed a fully electric solution for concrete transport.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·6 May 2026Daimler Truck strengthens its Own Retail Business in Europe: Expanding into the UK through the acquisition of eStar Truck & Van Ltd.Customer focus as a top priority: Daimler Truck continues its strategic expansion of corporate owned retail and service centers (Own Retail) across Europe and announces the acquisition of eStar Truck & Van Ltd., marking the company’s entry into one of the five largest and most dynamic truck and van markets in Europe.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·6 May 20265 Stars in Euro NCAP for the MAN TGMThe MAN TGM achieved the top rating of five stars in the latest Euro NCAP test for heavy commercial vehicles.
Truck Manufacturers·1 min·2 May 2026Aymeric Larcher named Renault Trucks UK MDWe're delighted to announce Aymeric Larcher as the new Managing Director of Renault Trucks UK & Ireland.
Truck Manufacturers·5 min·1 May 2026Fergusons Transport Ltd marks their Centenary Anniversary in style with new MAN TrucksFergusons Transport Ltd, the largest privately owned haulage company in the North East, headquartered in Cramlington, Northumberland, marks their Centenary Anniversary with a New MAN TGX Flagship.
Truck Manufacturers·2 min·1 May 2026DAF launches interactive route simulator for electric trucksDAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 May 2026Scania introduces Longline cab for series productionScania takes the next step in its premium cab offering by introducing the Longline cab into regular production flow.
Truck Manufacturers·3 min·1 May 2026Alliance Flooring Distribution expands Volvo Trucks partnership through major FH Aero investmentAlliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has extended its partnership with Volvo Trucks, acquiring 11 new FH Aero 460 6x2 tractor units.
