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Trials of the Mercedes−Benz eEconic

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is pushing resolutely ahead with the development of the battery-electric eEconic for municipal operations in multiple intensive trial series. The test engineers’ focus

Planned nationwide lorry driver strike ‘counterproductive’

The RHA is warning that a plan for thousands of lorry drivers to strike on 23 August to demand better pay and conditions will only

Government encourages fleet operators to convert to electric vehicles

Funding to boost the UK’s transition to zero emission road freight, supporting industry and creating jobs has been announced today (27 July 2021). Pioneering £20 million

Costain to lead ‘electric road’ trial for HGV charging

Costain is getting government funding for a feasibility study into “electric roads” for battery-powered heavy goods vehicles. The contractor will consider trials of an ‘Electric

Irresponsible off-roading!

At 19:45 on Saturday 24th July Bolton Mountain Rescue Team were requested to assist with the report of a vehicle “stuck in a marsh” whilst

New Renault Trafic Passenger

The latest generation New Trafic Passenger builds on the strengths of its predecessors to offer large families and passenger transport professionals even more refinement, space

Third of commercial vehicles could be at risk of CAZ charges

A third of commercial vehicles could be at risk of incurring charges in Clean Air Zones (CAZ) launching this year, research by UK fleet management

Mercedes−Benz prepares to go all−electric

Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to go all electric by the end of the decade, where market conditions allow. Shifting from electric-first to electric-only, the world’s

Volvo advances LNG models to fill diesel delivery gaps

Long waits for deliveries of new commercial vehicles to customers thanks, in part, to shortages of key components are bedevilling manufacturers at present. Volvo Trucks

LCVs values reach new record at BCA in June 2021

LCV values rose sharply in June 2021 at BCA, with average light commercial prices reaching just under £10,000 for the first time.  Average LCV values