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75 years of the VW Bus
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating 75 years of the VW Bus. It is the commercial vehicle with the longest production run in Europe. On 8 March 1950, the first Transporter – or T1 for short –
Priorities for Progress outlined at BVRLA A...
Helping the sector deliver decarbonisation, responding to regulatory scrutiny, and preparing for further change were the three priorities presented to the sector as part of the BVRLA’s Annual Dinner this week. Opening the event in front
Government allocates a further £120 millio...
In a move to promote sustainable transportation, the government has earmarked £120 million to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles, with a significant focus on electric vans. This initiative is part of a broader £2.3 billion
Vantastec helps bolster Fareshare CymruR...
Vantastec has supplied three state-of-the-art temperature-controlled vehicles to the South Wales branch of the renowned food charity, Fareshare. The delivery included two long-wheelbase VW Crafter fridge vans and one VW Crafter freezer van. All vehicles were
Strong start to year for LTS Global Solutio...
Coleshill based LTS Global Solutions has kicked off 2025 on a high note, embracing a new ethos of simply getting on with the job. It is an approach which has paid off leading to a flurry
Transport firms must escape short-term thin...
In an industry as fast-moving and unpredictable as transport, it’s easy to see why many businesses operate in the here and now. The pressures of rising costs, regulatory uncertainty, and supply chain volatility mean that strategic
Schmitz Cargobull is increasing prices for ...
This measure is a response to high energy and increasing labour costs, as well as rising material prices. The latter, especially for steel and raw materials traded in US dollars, have a direct impact on production
Electric vans up as overall market contract...
Demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -19.3% in February to 14,476 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The third consecutive monthly decline
Samsara joins Driving for Better Business
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, has joined forces with Driving for Better Business, a free-to-access business engagement programme from National Highways, to improve road safety and help organisations better manage fleet risk. Driving for Better Business
February fuel rise sends pump prices to six...
The average price of a litre of petrol has hit its highest level since last September, with drivers having now endured five consecutive months of price rises, according to new data from RAC Fuel Watch*. The
