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LCV values remained stable in April

May 30, 2022Comments off

LCV values remained above £10,000 for the fifth consecutive month in April as trading remained stable despite ongoing external economic pressures and disruption to trading as a result of the Easter Bank Holidays. LCV values averaged

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Owens Group shifts gear to join Pall-Ex Gro...

May 30, 2022Comments off

Llanelli-based haulage firm Owens Group has strengthened its service offering by becoming shareholder members of Pall-Ex Group. The family-owned business is a renowned name in the transport industry, employing around 1,000 people across the UK. Currently

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First Hydrogen vans to begin testing next m...

May 30, 2022Comments off

First Hydrogen has said its fuel cell-powered demonstrator vans with an estimated range of 310 miles will begin operational testing next month. The MAN TGE-based vehicles, which come with Fcgen-LCS hydrogen-powered fuel cell and hydrogen tanks,

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Strong start to the year continues for UK C...

May 30, 2022Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month of growth for the sector, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 7,879 working

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EV charging costs soar

May 30, 2022Comments off

The cost of rapidly charging an electric car has risen sharply as energy costs soar across the UK. As many drivers are nervous about switching to an electric vehicle (EV), the last thing they want to

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Disaster relief charity to aid lorry driver...

May 30, 2022Comments off

A charity specialising in disaster relief has been awarded a 6-month contract by Kent County Council to provide food and water to HGV drivers stuck in lorry queues. RE:ACT Disaster Response, founded in 2015 by a

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Co-op Insurance launches new van insurance

May 27, 2022Comments off

Co-op Insurance has launched a new van insurance product, to deliver further choice and value to its members and customers. Available through Co-op Insurance’s website, van owners are now able to take advantage of the new comprehensive

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Toyota announce new narrow chassis and cold...

May 27, 2022Comments off

Toyota Material Handling has announced two further additions to the BT Reflex reach truck range. Following the recent updates to the R, E and O-series of BT Reflex machines, the narrow chassis N-series – an ideal

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Acid test for the ID. Buzz

May 27, 2022Comments off

The most emotional member of the ID. family is here! The all-electric ID. Buzz has completed countless runs in extreme heat and cold during its test phase on the road to production readiness. Here are the

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Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van planâ...

May 26, 2022Comments off

More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of chargepoint infrastructure, according to new research published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and