New contracts secured by Currie European Transport outweighed a slight dip in its international sales last year, leading to an overall increase in both revenue and profits, reports Chris Tindall. Revenue increased to £31.1m in the year ending 30 June 2025, from £29.8m...
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Renault Trucks names Aymeric Larcher as new MD
Renault Trucks has appointed Aymeric Larcher as managing director for its UK and Ireland operations, as the manufacturer strengthens its leadership team to drive growth and support the transition to low-carbon transport, writes Peter Brown. He succeeds Carlos Oliveira...
Scania reintroduce the Longline cab for series production
Scania has put the Longline cab back into series production as a low-volume, factory-certified solution for customers seeking extended space, comfort and flexibility, writes Peter Brown. It was first introduced in 2002 at the Hanover Truck Show and entered full...
Stena Line invests £14m in Irish Sea fleet
Stena Line has announced a significant investment of approximately £14 million in the ongoing refit and upgrade of its Irish Sea fleet, writes Peter Brown. The operator’s Irish Sea fleet comprises 11 vessels serving key routes, including Belfast–Cairnryan,...
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Daimler Truck snaps up the eStar dealer network
Daimler Truck AG has taken over eStar Truck & Van Ltd, marking its first step into operating its own retail network in the UK, writes Peter Brown. The acquisition adds six locations in the northwest to Daimler Truck’s directly managed network, which include sites...
TIP Mechanic Academy delivers new wave of trailer technicians
All 16 students in the latest cohort of TIP’s Mechanic Academy have graduated, maintaining the programme’s 100% completion rate and bringing the total number of trained trailer technicians to 40 since its launch in autumn 2023, writes Kevin Swallow. The nine-month...
DAF launches route simulator to accelerate electric truck adoption
DAF Trucks has unveiled an interactive route simulator designed to help transport operators assess the real-world feasibility of deploying its electric trucks across daily operations, writes Peter Brown. The tool allows users to input customer-specific routes and...
William Nicol merges with Sounding Out Solutions to form engineering
Turnkey gas detection solutions specialist Sounding Out Solutions has officially merged with Aberdeen-based William Nicol, the family-run, trusted leader in transport and industrial services, reports Peter Brown. The merger forms the newly established William Nicol...









