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Commercial vehicle output increases for fif...

Aug 27, 2021Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew to 5,625 units in July according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Production increased for the fifth consecutive month, growing by 7.5%

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Isuzu expansion for leading CV dealer

Aug 27, 2021Comments off

As the dealership continues to expand, pioneering East Midlands dealer RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is investing further in commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu UK. RHCV’s became an Isuzu dealer in Northampton in the autumn of 2020 and

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PEUGEOT launches e-Boxer van in the UK

Aug 26, 2021Comments off

PEUGEOT has launched the new e-Boxer van in the UK, the brand’s largest, fully electric Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). Soon to be available in selected showrooms, the new e-Boxer continues PEUGEOT’s electrification strategy, with the brand

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New Citroën ë-Relay officially launched i...

Aug 26, 2021Comments off

Wednesday 25 August 2021 marked the UK commercial launch of Citroën’s biggest and most capacious 100%-electric van. First examples of the new Citroën ë-Relay are in UK showrooms now, with first deliveries commencing in the important

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Wincanton extends partnership with BAE Syst...

Aug 26, 2021Comments off

Wincanton has signed a five-year extension to its deal with BAE Systems. The agreement builds on existing services Wincanton provides for the technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions specialist, incorporating  air sector and UK shipbuilding operations.

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MAN Truck & Bus UK opens five dealersh...

Aug 26, 2021Comments off

In January 2021 MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announced the purchase of the HRVS Group and, in so doing, acquired five dealerships located across Central England: Ripley, Stoke-on-Trent, Sheffield, Scunthorpe and Sleaford, as well as

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Greener, longer goods vehicles could be rol...

Aug 25, 2021Comments off

Greener, longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the Government has announced. This comes as the Department for Transport today publishes its response to its consultation on the introduction of longer-semi trailers (LSTs), for which the majority of respondents were in

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Hermes increases its CNG fleet

Aug 24, 2021Comments off

Leading consumer delivery specialist Hermes UK is adding a further 70 units to its fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelled vehicles in a move to further reduce emissions.  This brings the total to 160 –

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Logistics UK calls for 10,000 EU work visas...

Aug 24, 2021Comments off

Logistics UK has urged the government to replicate its Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme for the logistics sector and prioritise the granting of 10,000 temporary work visas to EU drivers. The scheme permits up to 30,000 individuals

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The ŠKODA Fabia: setting a new benchmark i...

Aug 24, 2021Comments off

The fourth-generation Fabia continues ŠKODA’s extraordinary success story of offering all you need and that little bit more. This is the first Fabia to be based on Volkswagen Group’s modular MQB-A0 platform. It is the most