More than 200 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest commercial vehicle technology and services, including telematics, locks, cameras, sensors – and excitingly, there will be high profile vehicle launches. And with the industry’s ongoing efforts to reduce or eliminate emissions,…
Tell us about your new partnership with the AA? It’s an unfortunate fact that drivers occasionally find themselves locked out of their vans. Typically, this happens through the simple act of losing or breaking a key but the disturbance to…
Before this year’s Spring Budget statement on 15 March, there was widespread hope from the transport industry that it would contain measures to tackle costs, soaring energy bills, help with the switch to zero-carbon fleets, and invest in training –…
Morris Commercial, the UK-based van start-up, has announced that it has completed a significant funding round bringing new investment to the project. Capital for Colleagues (C4C), a listed investment vehicle focused on opportunities in the Employee Owned Business sector, has…
Mellor, the Rochdale-based manufacturer of size-appropriate buses, has delivered the first two Sigma 8s to local bus operator, Shuttle Buses. The buses represent a significant milestone for Mellor; not only being the first Sigmas in Scotland, but also the first…
With less than a month to go before the 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show opens its doors, the UK’s leading road transport event has revealed a new truck zone, showcasing the latest low and zero emission HGVs that keep Britain’s businesses…
With the launch of a new SMMT net zero blueprint at the House of Lords on Monday followed by yesterday’s Spring Budget, it has been a busy week in parliamentary matters, with key decisions to be made about the British…
Describe Brigade’s Sidescan Predict product that you will be showcasing at this year’s CV Show? Brigade has a range of systems that use artificial intelligence to predict collisions with unrivalled accuracy. Sidescan Predict is the next generation of ultrasonic detection.…
Earlier this month, Britain’s CV sector joined in celebration of International Women’s Day, a global event to highlight the achievements of women, promote equality and raise awareness about discrimination. To mark the event, businesses in the transport sector have been…
Colchester distributor Pallet Plus has taken delivery of 11 new MAN trucks all powered by the manufacturer’s latest-generation Euro VIe engines. Ensuring customers receive a focused and flexible service, the new fleet additions come in the form of one 12-tonne…
Nissan has launched its electric Townstar van which it says will provide an efficient solution to help customers adapt to changing emissions regulations, increased urbanisation and the growth of e-commerce. With a range of 183 miles WLTP Combined – or…
The number of women drivers at Go-Ahead’s UK’s network of bus companies across the UK has risen in the past year following a wide range of efforts to attract more applicants. Overall, female representation among Go-Ahead’s 11,000 workforce of drivers…
While we’ve seen a number of green shoots already in 2023, some of the best appeared this week, as new SMMT data showed Britain’s new van market grew by 8.5% in February, representing the highest total for the month since…
How is DAF doing with regards to market share? The 2022 registrations saw DAF Trucks again head the UK market with 32.1%, with 13,068 trucks above six tonnes GVW. Total UK registrations grew by 9.6% to 40,716 vehicles, while DAF…
Amidst the business-as-usual CV dealership activities of takeovers, newly launched sites and fresh facilities, there is one noticeable emergent trend: the number of locations designed to cater for the growing number of EVs entering the marketplace. At the beginning of…
BP Pulse has opened its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub to date in North Northamptonshire. The new hub in Kettering, built by The EV Network, has an installed capacity of three megawatts (MW) and features ten 300kW…
UK government plans to reform driver training rules could make renewing bus, coach and HGV driver qualifications more efficient for drivers to stay in and rejoin the industry. A new consultation launched on 2 March proposes reforms to the Driver…
South West car dealership group Dick Lovett is has taken delivery of two new Volvo FL 4×2 rigids that will be used to deliver Aston Martins and Ferraris to customers. The 16-tonne FLs, which can carry two SUV-sized vehicles at…
Britain’s CV production in the first month of 2023 represented the best start to a year since 2012, according to the latest SMMT figures, reflecting the green shoots of recovery also emerging in the CV market. Production grew by more than a…
People in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampshire will enjoy greener, cleaner journeys as after government announced today that an extra 117 zero emission buses will be rolled via £25.3 million funding. The investment, separate to government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional…
Tell us about Volta’s new Tottenham customer operations centre? The Volta Trucks Hub in London is on White Hart Lane in Tottenham, north London, near many of Volta Trucks’ initial UK-based customers, and within easy reach of east and west…
Cameras featuring artificial intelligence technology are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace, giving operators the opportunity to improve the safety of their drivers and vehicles, as well as save time and money. The manufacturers of AI dashcams and outside cameras…
Youngs Transportation and Logistics has added the first two Renault Trucks artics to its fleet of more than 150 vehicles, with vehicle appeal and dealer service cited as key reasons for the deal. Supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, the 13…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has completed its one-month trial of a Yutong electric bus powered by Zeelo on its Gaydon site employee commuter service. The trial consisted of a 24-mile round-trip service that amounted to 985 miles across the month,…
One of the key benefits of SMMT membership is being updated on forthcoming regulations that will affect the industry, as well as also having the opportunity to shape the response SMMT will give to consultations. Over the past couple of…
Describe the Electra eCargo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle? Electra built the vehicle on a 19-tonne GVW 4×2 glider chassis with a multi-temperature insulated body by Solomon, complete with a Carrier Transicold TRS Iceland electric refrigeration unit, powerbox inverter, and a…
Since it was founded in 2020, Veterans into Logistics has changed the lives of ex-forces personnel by helping them gain paid employment in the logistics sector. As part of its work the non-profit organisation has successfully trained or supported hundreds…
Billericay haulier Hammond Transport has taken delivery of a new MAN TGX tractor unit featuring the OptiView mirror replacement system. The 26.510 6×2 tractor with GX cab is powered by a Euro6e compliant 12.4-litre, six-cylinder in-line D26 engine, producing 510…
The first of Volvo’s BZL Electric single decker will operate in West Scotland as UK orders for the new model begin. The single-deck bus, to enter operation with Stagecoach West Scotland (SWS), has been developed in partnership with MCV Bus…
The UK government has extended the Bus Recovery Grant revenue support and Bus Fare Cap Grant scheme in England for three months in a £155 million funding package. Richard Holden MP, Roads and Local Transport Minister, confirmed £80 million in…
How has Iveco been working with specialist body builders for the new eDaily? Iveco has been working closely with body builders ahead of the eDaily’s arrival in the UK this year. Over 22 accredited body builders already have access to…
Operators in the road transport industry are increasingly aware of the need to switch to green transport to support the drive towards net zero. Mounting solar panels on trucks, vans and trailers is one way transport firms can squeeze efficiencies…
Media and entertainment company Sky has purchased 11 new Mercedes eVito electric panel vans which will be used by engineers to service TV and broadband customers across the UK. The firm has acquired the latest eVito model, featuring a 66kWH…
FirstGroup has signed an agreement to purchase Ensign Bus Company which will allow it to enhance its operational footprint in Essex. Ensignbus is a company with strong offerings in regional commercial and B2B operations in Essex, as well as having…
Sustainable bus manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled a £3 million green hydrogen production facility at its Northern Ireland headquarters that could enter operation next year. The new facility, subject to consultation and planning approval, would produce enough clean energy to power…
Figures published today by SMMT show HGV registrations for 2022 rose by 9.6% to 40,716 units in 2022, thanks to a good second half performance. A slight decline in Q1 was offset by growth in Q2, before a strong Q3…
This week, SMMT hosted the National Apprenticeship Showcase at Portcullis House in Westminster, hosted by the Chair of the All Party Motor Group, Matt Western MP. Apprenticeships are a fundamental part of the UK automotive sector and it was good…
Can you give us some background about Tevva? Tevva is a hydrogen electric truck company with a spectrum of options for zero emission medium to heavy duty trucks. Our revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell range extension technology allows our vehicles to…
Apprenticeships are fundamental to the future of the road transport industry, its need for increased productivity and ultimately to ensure the UK economy has the skills it needs to grow. National Apprenticeship Week, which ran from 6-10 February this year…
Same day delivery service CitySprint has deployed 40 new Maxus eDeliver 3 electric vans across the UK with the aim of helping to reduce emission levels. The new vans, which have a range of up to 213 miles on a…
Stagecoach has launched the UK’s first fully electric city bus network in Inverness, with 25 brand-new zero emission Yutong E10 buses on city centre routes. The vehicles can operate from morning to evening on a single daily charge, and feature…
Aberdeen tanker hauler William Nicol has taken delivery of two New Generation DAF XG+ 530 six-wheel tractor units which it said have proven to be “exceptionally productive”. Supplied and maintained by Norscot DAF in Aberdeen, the operator has said the…
One of the key benefits of being a member of SMMT is the targeted networking opportunities that we provide, such as our member-only groups and committees, which are an excellent way to build relationships with prospective customers in specific fields…
Tell us about the sales figures for Vauxhall vans in the UK last year? Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) manufacturer in 2022, the second year in a row the brand has topped the sale charts,…
Self-driving buses have the potential to transform public transport, providing new opportunities for operators to improve regional connectivity while making it easier and safer for people to get around. In a few years’ time, the business of self-driving vehicles could…
Fastned has opened its latest ultra-rapid EV charging station in Washington, with eight charging bays, each of which is supplied by 100% renewable energy. The station is based off the A183 on Parsons Road, and the chargers are capable of…
Alexander Dennis has received the first order for its next-generation Enviro400EV battery electric double deckers. Stagecoach has ordered 55 vehicles as part of its partnership with Oxfordshire County Council to decarbonise buses in and around Oxford, funded by the Department…
The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Newcastle and Gateshead has launched, with charges for non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs driving into the zone from 30 January. Non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs that predate Euro 6 standards will be charged…
This week’s full year figures from SMMT bring fantastic news, that UK commercial vehicle out grew by 39.3% in 2022, with 101,600 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving factory lines across Britain. It represents the UK sector’s best annual performance…
What does Logistics UK make of the government’s recent decision to invest in improving truck parking facilities? [In November the Government announced that operators of truck-stops and roadside services can now bid for a portion of £52.5 million in government…
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