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.
Sargeant recruits another FUSO Canter from Motus Truck & Van
Essex building contractor BK Sargeant & Son has strengthened its ranks by calling up a proven tough performer, in the shape of a 3.5-tonne FUSO Canter tipper.
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Nikola Stockholders: Final Hours to Vote FOR Proposal 2
Nikola Corporation encourages ALL stockholders to actively vote today for Proposal 2 before the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 7, 2023.
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DAF XD Now Also Available With PACCAR PX 7 Engine
Highly fuel-efficient driveline with outputs of up to 227 kW/310 hp
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Electra reveals ambitious plans for temperature-controlled BEV with 800km range on a single charge
Electra Commercial Vehicles has won funding from the European Horizon 2022 framework to build a long-haul 40-tonne temperature-controlled drawbar battery electric vehicle as part of the Escalate Project.
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Rugged Mercedes-Benz Arocs from Bell Truck and Van muscles in to CW Russell’s fleet
Two years ago CW Russell wasn’t running any Mercedes-Benz trucks but since then the three-pointed star has risen and will soon account for half of the operator’s 42-strong line-up.
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Scania UK launches new truck buying service
Scania UK launches ‘We buy any Scania’ buying service
The free, no-obligation valuation gives owners a third way to sell their vehicle
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Pegasus take a skip into the future with new Volvo FE Electric
Stourbridge-based Pegasus Skip Hire has added a new Volvo FE Electric to its fleet – the first electric skiploader Volvo Trucks has delivered into operation in the UK.
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Nikola CEO Answers Stockholder Questions and Addresses Future in Fireside Chat
Capital-intensive business requires tough decisions, focus on streamlining and increasing positive momentum
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Magtec Launch Into The Trucking World!
Magtec well & truly launched this year to the world of trucking.
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McGimpsey moves ahead with new Mercedes-Benz Actros from MBNI Truck & Van
Six years after buying its last Mercedes-Benz tractor unit, Northern Ireland-based McGimpsey Removals returned ‘home’ to the three-pointed star for its latest purchase.
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Hydrogen trucking on the road to success with 150 fuel cell trucks and 29 hydrogen refueling stations for roll-out under the H2Accelerate collaboration
The H2Accelerate collaboration has today published the latest in a series of whitepapers in support of the use of hydrogen for long-haul trucking in Europe.
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DAF Trucks Starts The Future At Major UK Ride & Drive Event
Three-week event at UTAC Millbrook attracts almost 2,000 customers and stakeholders
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PGT Trucking, Nikola and Nucor Partner to Launch Clean Energy Supply Chain Initiative
PGT Trucking, Inc., a leader in flatbed transportation, delivered its inaugural shipment of low-greenhouse-gas steel via Nikola’s Class 8 battery-electric vehicle from Nucor’s new Brandenburg, KY plant to a nearby fabricator, as part of its sustainable shipping solutions program.
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City West Commercials teams up with Scarab to create stunning Mercedes-Benz Atego sweeper
Mercedes-Benz Truck Dealer City West Commercials has joined forces with leading sweeper manufacturer Scarab to build a one-of-a-kind demonstrator vehicle.
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Econ on a charge with new multi-role electric gritter
Econ Engineering has today launched a versatile new electric gritter truck which can be operated year-round, thanks to a range of demountable body options which allow it to seamlessly switch between fleet roles, all whilst ensuring zero-tailpipe emissions.
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Nikola Stockholders Vote Now FOR Proposal 2!
The HYLA brand, encourages ALL stockholders to VOTE NOW for Proposal 2, which would allow Nikola to increase its authorized number of shares of common stock.
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RK Trucks Centre, with bases in Carryduff and Dungannon, opens a new chapter.
MAN Truck & Bus Ltd.’s franchised partner for Northern Ireland, RK Trucks Centre, will change ownership from the 22nd of May and become part of Diamond Trucks Ltd who in turn is owned by the Setanta Vehicle Group in Dublin.
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Sustainably Made in Europe - Daimler Truck Subsidiary FUSO celebrates start of production of the Next Generation eCanter
More powerful, more efficient, longer range – plus a wide variety of applications and CO2-neutral in driving operation: this is the essence of the Next Generation eCanter from FUSO.
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Volvo receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building solution providers.
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Nikola Corporation Announces Date for CEO Fireside Chat and Q&A Platform for Stockholders with Michael Lohscheller
“Fireside Chat” and Q&A session for stockholders with CEO Michael Lohscheller on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT).
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Ashcourt Group rolls out its first fully electric skip loaders
The Ashcourt Group UK has taken delivery of its first two fully electric 18 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide skip loaders, supplied by Thompson Commercials.
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Robust reliability sees O'Gara welcome four new Volvo FMX tippers
Manchester-based O’Gara has added four new Volvo FMX 420 8x4 rigid tippers to its fleet. The business – which specialises in demolition, muckaway and the supply of aggregates and soils – opted for the Swedish manufacturer due to the FMX’s proven reliability, comfort and driving performance.
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The Drinks Club raises a toast to its first electric Mercedes-Benz eActros
One of the first all-electric Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks to take to the UK’s roads is now in service with London-based premium beverage supplier The Drinks Club.
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Chivas Brothers and Volvo Trucks unveil Scotland's first all-electric tractor unit to transport country's biggest export
Chivas Brothers, one of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers and makers of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has today announced the delivery into service of Scotland's first on-road all-electric tractor unit in partnership with electromobility market leader Volvo Trucks.
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