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Cambridgeshire haulage firm puts Fruehauf tippers to work
MNS Developments says two new sloper smoothsider tippers supplied by Fruehauf are delivering on their promise, after the haulier increased its focus on agricultural work.…
Renault Truck Commercials opens dedicated LCV site in West Midlands
Renault Truck Commercials has opened its first state-of-the-art, dedicated van and light commercial vehicle site in Tipton, West Midlands. The new 1.5 acre site sells…
Jaguar Land Rover bolsters UK apprenticeship programme
Jaguar Land Rover has today announced it will hire around 300 apprentices in the UK in 2023 as the company continues to expand its talent…
Munro – the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4
Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has unveiled its first vehicle, the Munro Mk_1. Designed, engineered, and built…
New van deliveries down in November
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -22.2% in November, with 24,352 of the latest vans joining Britain’s roads, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While…
Company cars and EVs drive November market
The UK new car market grew 23.5% in November to 142,889 registered units in the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to new figures…
Harry George Haulage adds a Renault Trucks rigid
Somerset-based livestock haulage specialist, Harry George Haulage, has added a Renault Trucks T520 6×2 rigid with sleeper cab to its 9-strong Renault Trucks-exclusive fleet, citing…
UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre backs hydrogen HGV project
Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has today announced a £15 million (US$17.8 million) grant from the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) as…
Mercedes/Bosch fully automated parking system approved in Germany
The world’s first automated driverless parking function has been officially approved for commercial use, with Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority green-lighting the Mercedes-Benz / Bosch automated…
Cost of living crisis forcing a third of motorists to skimp on vehicle upkeep
A third of motorists say they are likely or very likely to either delay or skip having their vehicle serviced in the next 12 months…
Thatcham Research and Toyota partner on hydrogen Hilux project
Thatcham Research is working closely with Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of…
Operation Brock contraflow to be activated ahead of Christmas period
The Operation Brock contraflow system on the M20 in Kent will be deployed from Monday 12 December ahead of the Christmas period and high passenger…
Half of drivers avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways
Half of drivers (49%) say they frequently or occasionally avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways – a revelation that completely undermines…
Transportation prices before Christmas?
Perhaps there is no better industry bar a few than road freight transport which is a first-hand witness of the chaos that happens before the…
The UK’s largest container firm is diversifying into the hire and modular markets
Cleveland Containers, which is based in Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, has recently announced the launch of the Cleveland Group, which encompasses the container arm along with two…
New Ford Ranger Model lifts luxury to new levels
Ford Pro today revealed the ultra-high specification Ranger Platinum pickup 1 – raising luxury to a new level in the Ranger family. The new Ranger Platinum joins…