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18-tonne IPV

Blakedale invests in its Chorley HQ

Dec 16, 2024Comments off

A year-long investment at Blakedale’s Chorley HQ is now complete which enables it to increase its Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) production and traffic management vehicle

LCVT awarded Stellantis Approval

LCVT awarded Stellantis Approval

Dec 16, 2024Comments off

LCVT the specialist commercial body builder based in Stourbridge, has been successful in achieving Stellantis Approval for its low line chassis conversion and associated bodywork.

UNTHA UK Ltd has recently invested in four new Next Level MAN TGE Vans.

UNTHA UK selects MAN TGE fleet

Dec 13, 2024Comments off

Boroughbridge-based UNTHA UK Ltd, the most respected name in the waste shredding technology industry, has recently invested in four new Next Level MAN TGE Vans.

One of Electricity North West Services' new Isuzu Grafters

Electricity North West Services’ three ne...

Dec 12, 2024Comments off

Blackburn-based JDS Trucks has delivered a trio of new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125 Grafters into power network operator Electricity North West Services – the second stage

Farizon SV

Jameel Motors to launch Geely Farizon SV el...

Dec 11, 2024Comments off

Jameel Motors, a leading provider of mobility solutions and partner of choice to top automotive brands seeking a global platform for growth, and Zhejiang Geely

Schmitz Cargobull supplies Lockwood with 50 UK-built trailers

Schmitz Cargobull supplies Lockwood with 50...

Dec 09, 2024Comments off

Lockwood Group has added 50 new Schmitz Cargobull S.CS FIXED ROOF semi-trailers to its busy operation, helping support the business’ ambitious growth strategy. The curtainsiders

Volvo's turbo compound tech yields significant savings for Solstor UK

Volvo’s turbo compound tech yields sa...

Dec 06, 2024Comments off

Solstor UK is reaping the rewards of Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology, with several drivers recording fuel economy improvements of up to 20 per cent

New DAF fleet delivers daily bread for Allied Bakeries

Allied Bakeries upgrades fleet with 68 New ...

Dec 05, 2024Comments off

In a major fleet renewal programme, national bakery business, Allied Bakeries, has upgraded with 68 New Generation DAF vehicles to help deliver over eight million

Kia PV Line up

Kia wins first UK award for PV5 Van

Dec 05, 2024Comments off

The Kia PV5 has won the prestigious ‘One to Watch’ Award at the What Van? Awards 2025, ahead of the production-design reveal and ultimate launch

A Dennis Eagle refuse truck

Birmingham contract 151 new refuse collecti...

Dec 05, 2024Comments off

Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle for the purchase of 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles. The