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MPs calling for an urgent ZEV Mandate revie...
MPs have warned that Britain’s automotive sector faces an existential threat unless the Government brings forward an urgent review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, with outdated targets and looming EU trade barriers combining to
HGV electrification: from pilot to practice
Electric HGV registrations in the UK grew by more than 170% in 2025, with 587 new vehicles registered – taking the cumulative total over 1,000 for the first time. Against the UK’s licensed HGV fleet of
Funding applications open for lorry park im...
National Highways is urging lorry parking operators to apply for additional funding aimed at improving facilities for HGV drivers, following the extension of its multi-million-pound Lorry Park Improvement Scheme announced on 28 May 2026. Originally launched
Stagecoach opens depot network to commercia...
Stagecoach has announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle infrastructure strategy with the launch of Chargd, a new commercial EV charging proposition designed to support businesses transitioning to electric fleets. The initiative will see Stagecoach
DAF launches low-roof XD car transport sect...
DAF Trucks has introduced a new low-roof version of its distribution-focused DAF XD, developed specifically for the car transportation sector. The launch marks DAF’s return to the specialist vehicle transport market while expanding the options available
eFREIGHT Autonomous highlights key HGV oppo...
eFREIGHT Autonomous has unveiled the findings of a nine-month study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), identifying hub-to-hub motorway trunking and intermodal shuttle services as the most commercially viable starting points for early deployment in the
Cenex Expo 2026 postponed following a strat...
Cenex has announced the postponement of this year’s Cenex Expo, which had been scheduled to take place on 22–23 September 2026 at ICC Wales. The decision follows a strategic review conducted in consultation with industry partners
Money is biggest concern for almost half of...
Over half (52%) of tradespeople are now concerned about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, rising sharply from 36% a year earlier, according to new research commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The study also found that
Waste collection goes electric across Europ...
Electric mobility is transforming the municipal sector, with MAN Truck & Bus leading the transition towards cleaner public services across Europe. The company now offers a broad range of electrified vehicle solutions for cities and local
Red Sea shipping crisis continues to impact...
More than half of UK exporters say they have been affected by disruption in the Red Sea, as ongoing attacks on commercial shipping continue to place pressure on global supply chains, increase freight costs and extend
