UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 53.6% in September, with 11,979 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). September output levels reached their highest since 2011, marking nine months of consecutive
With net-zero deadlines moving ever closer, Logistics UK is thrilled to announce its new one-day conference 'Delivering Decarbonisation', to be held on 22 November 2022 at the Congress Centre, London.
A new Agrale electric bus, developed by electrification specialist Equipmake in collaboration with the brand's Argentine-Brazilian automaker, and featuring the company's latest-generation zero-emission powertrain, was launched in Buenos Aires.
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), now wholly owned by Fortescue Metals Group, is attending Bauma 2022, showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge electrification solutions, all of which will support acceleration of the off-highway sector in its journey to decarbonisation.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced UK pricing for the highly anticipated ID. Buzz Cargo, with prices starting from £38,125*.
The Dacia Duster Commercial has been enhanced with the brand’s bold new visual identity, adding to the model’s proven appeal to hard-working businesses that require a quality, robust vehicle that offers outstanding value.
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). June production volumes were the highest since 2015 and 32.7% above the pre-pandemic five-year average, 1 resulting in the sector’s sixth
Expert bus repower company, Kleanbus, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to further accelerate business growth. Utilising Crowdcube, Kleanbus has already hit more than 80 percent of its £250,000 target, with over £200,000 raised, which will support more than £500k of Angel investment to date.
Vauxhall has introduced a sporty GS trim level to the Vivaro and Vivaro Electric medium vans, with both models featuring striking styling updates and an upgraded interior. Open for orders, prices (excluding VAT) for the new Vivaro GS and Vivaro Electric GS start from £41,000 and £55,000.
Tool theft has soared in the last 12 months with more than a third of van drivers falling victim – up from a quarter the year before, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles*. The shocking rise in tool theft is costing workers billions in replacement tools and lost business.
Renault is delighted to take part in the return of the Hanover IAA Transportation show, four years after the previous edition was held.
The Stellantis plant in Luton has expanded its manufacturing portfolio with the start of production of the FIAT Professional Scudo light commercial vehicle. This production supports the strong demand and high order banks for the FIAT Professional Scudo further to its launch.
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria.
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has completed a rigorous programme of hot weather testing of its full-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) will be present at IAA Transportation 2022 with a great multiplicity of new models. In parallel with the globally electrifying ID. Buzz and completely new pick-up Amarok, there are interesting special vehicles from superstructure manufacturers with which clever solutions are being shown in practically all
Ford Pro today (08 th September) introduced the van small businesses across Europe have been waiting for. The all-new E-Transit Custom, the all-electric version of Europe’s best-selling van, 1 is designed from the ground up to deliver new levels of productivity to customers in the one-tonne van segment.
Orders are now open at all UK Fiat Professional showrooms for the New Doblo and first all-electric iteration, the E-Doblo, with prices starting from £18,855 and £27,855 respectively*.
The award-winning Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV), according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Expert bus repower company Kleanbus today reveals first images of its advanced modular platform technology, which can turn any bus, whether single or double decker, from ICE to fully electric quickly and cost-effectively.
A year on from receiving their first Ranger EV as a birthday gift to dad Roger, Farmers Robert and Dave at Cannon Hall Farm are still utilising the Polaris Ranger around the 125-acre farm, now with their latest Ranger Diesel model.
Leading electrification specialist, Equipmake, has welcomed newly announced changes to the Scottish Zero Emissions Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB), which are set to include financial awards for companies who repower buses with electric drivetrains.
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 43.9% in July, with 8,097 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Output in July was the highest for the month since 2016, 1 and rounded off the best performing
"“As a result of the on-going global supply chain issues, the LCV industry has again struggled to recoup its decline in figures from previous months”. Said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). She continued “However, the wide range of electric LCVs available and the increasing cost of petrol
Government and the logistics sector are this week (10 August 2022) launching an exciting new campaign – Generation Logistics – which aims to tackle the industry’s long term recruitment issues and future-proof the industry’s talent pipeline.
Figures from Logistics UK's latest performance tracker demonstrate the unsustainable financial pressures that businesses are currently facing. The current situation is predicted to worsen by 82% of respondents, who expect the cost of transporting goods to escalate further in Q3 of 2022.
