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    Daimler Truck Launched On Stock Exchange As An Independent Company
    Posted On: December 10, 2021
    Today's first day of trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange marks the start of a new era for Daimler Truck. ...
    Daimler Truck AG & BP To Pioneer Deployment Of Hydrogen Infrastructure, Supporting The Decarbonization of UK Freight Transport
    Posted On: October 28, 2021
    Daimler Truck AG and BP Advanced Mobility Limited announced plans to work together to help accelerate the introduction of a hydrogen network, supporting the roll-out of a key technology for the decarbonization of UK freight transport. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Adds Apple and Android Smartphone Compatibility to Trucks
    Posted On: April 24, 2017
    While passenger cars have been offering compatibility with modern smartphones for some time, HGV drivers have not been as lucky, having to make do with less convenient methods of accessing features and functions available on cutting-edge devices while behind the wheel... ...
    Volvo Trucks Predicts Falling HGV Sales
    Posted On: October 28, 2016
    2017 will be a tough year for truck manufacturers across Europe and North America, as the latest figures from Volvo suggest that demand will be down and profits are likely to take a hit as a result, according to the Daily Mail... ...
    Mercedes-Benz Works with Krone on Efficiency-Enhancing Truck Designs
    Posted On: September 21, 2016
    Trailer manufacturer Krone and German auto giant Mercedes-Benz have announced a new partnership which will see the two companies come together to create trucks which are as fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable as possible, according to the Financial Times... ...
    All-Electric Truck from Mercedes-Benz Unveiled
    Posted On: August 3, 2016
    A HGV which relies solely on electric power was announced last week by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, ushering in a new era of efficient, ecologically sustainable vehicles which will allow it to compete with ambitious international rivals such as Tesla... ...
    Major Truck Manufacturers Hit with EU Fines
    Posted On: July 29, 2016
    Fines totalling £2.46 billion have been imposed on some of the biggest truck brands on the planet as a result of a price-fixing scandal which lasted almost a decade and a half, according to BBC News... ...
    Trucks Complete Semi-Autonomous Platooning Challenge
    Posted On: April 14, 2016
    After media coverage and expectations built gradually in the run-up to the European Truck Platooning Challenge, the completion of this historic event has seen an explosion of interest in the achievements of the manufacturers involved... ...
    Brazil Slump Drags Down Daimler
    Posted On: September 11, 2015
    Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz trucks division is facing tough market conditions in South America due to problems in Brazil... ...
    Self-Driving Lorry Approved For Use On Roads
    Posted On: May 7, 2015
    Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon, and while they may not impact the consumer market in a meaningful way for many years, the commercial sector is likely to be influenced by self-driving trucks much sooner... ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 09/07/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Don-Bur Invests £700k In Major Solar & Manufacturing Upgrade
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Don-Bur has completed a major £700,000 investment at its Mossfield Road manufacturing headquarters, combining roof replacement, structural modernisation and a significant expansion of its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 03/07/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Powerday Expands Eco-Friendly Fleet With Volvo FM Electric Low Entry Hook Loaders
    Posted 30/06/2026
    Powerday recently continued its electric fleet expansion with the addition of two Volvo FM Electric Low Entry 8x4 rigids to join the two Volvo FE Electrics the company purchased in 2024. ...
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    Don-Bur Showcases High-Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailer At RTX 2026
    Posted 30/06/2026
    At Road Transport Expo 2026, Don-Bur is showcasing one of its latest high-volume longer semi-trailer lifting deck trailers, demonstrating how it can maximise volumetric efficiency within current UK regulations. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    Renault Trucks Brings Innovation & Heritage Together At Road Transport Expo 2026
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Renault Trucks will showcase its diverse range of diesel and electric vehicles at this year’s Road Transport Expo, taking place 30 June – 2nd July at NAEC Stoneleigh. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 17/06/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    MAN TGE Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In 2026
    Posted 09/06/2026
    MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its MAN TGE van. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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