Manufacturer News

Optidriver Xtended: an extra-slow gearbox f...

Jun 25, 2018Comments off

Renault Trucks is adding an automated gearbox, ‘Optidriver Xtended’, to its C and K ranges, fitted with extra-slow (crawler) gears. This enables customers working under

Flogas taps into Mercedes-Benz Actros safet...

Jun 25, 2018Comments off

Ground-breaking technology designed to prevent and mitigate the effects of accidents has persuaded Flogas to make its first investments for more than 15 years in

Toyota Camry returns with new hybrid electr...

Jun 21, 2018Comments off

Toyota is to reintroduce the Camry to the UK market after a 14-year absence, launching a new self-charging hybrid electric model to maintain the company’s

Volkswagen and Ford consider alliance to bu...

Jun 21, 2018Comments off

Volkswagen and Ford say they are under discussion to build vans together in a joint venture. While both companies say they are discussing several joint

Volvo Trucks launches 25th anniversary of t...

Jun 21, 2018Comments off

It’s been 25 years since the Volvo FH rolled into the market and transformed the manufacturer’s driver and customer appeal forever. Volvo has launched the

New 2018 Audi A1 revealed

Jun 20, 2018Comments off

The new Audi A1 will touch down in UK showrooms next month, with sharper style, new infotainment technology and a practical five-door-only body – but no diesel

Citroen Global’s Linda Jackson named ...

Jun 20, 2018Comments off

Linda Jackson, Citroën’s global Chief Executive, has been named as “the most influential British woman in the motor industry” for a second time. The top

New Volvo S60 saloon set for reveal this we...

Jun 20, 2018Comments off

The 2018 Volvo S60 saloon is set to be officially unveiled today, 20 June – and a sporty Polestar Engineered version will be a part of the

Apprentice duo reach WorldSkills UK competi...

Jun 15, 2018Comments off

For the first time, two apprentices from Renault Trucks UK dealerships have reached the Semi-Finals of the WorldSkills UK – Heavy Vehicle Technology Competition. The

Nissan wins Climate Solutions Award

Jun 15, 2018Comments off

Nissan has won the Excellence in Climate Solutions Award for its pioneering work to develop electric vehicle technology and energy services systems. The accolade is