Eight manufacturers, one show: RTX Northern Ireland special

Episode 48 · Apr 17, 07:14 AM

In this special episode of Torquing Trucks, recorded at RTX Northern Ireland 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, Will Shiers speaks to a range of manufacturers and dealers to get a snapshot of the market.
Featuring Martin Tomlinson at Volvo Trucks, Louis Jones at DAF, Jan Kohlmeier, managing director at MAN Truck & Bus UK, and Keith Simms from the Electric Van Company, alongside local dealer representatives for Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Scania and Iveco.
The conversations cover what each exhibitor was showing at the event, how their product ranges are evolving, and their views on current trading conditions. From diesel to zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles, it offers a useful barometer of where the industry stands in 2026.

Recorded at RTX Northern Ireland 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, this episode brings together eight leading truck and van manufacturers for a quick-fire catch-up on their latest products and the state of the market. Featuring voices from Volvo Trucks, DAF, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Scania, Iveco and the Electric Van Company.