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Continued progress by the automotive and transport sector on cutting emissions cannot come at the expense of an industrial renaissance, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has said in an open letter ahead of its European summit. Writing to European…

News from Volvo: Birmingham-based RGF Logistics Limited, are conducting fuel trials on two Euro-6 compliant tractor units against other vehicles in their eighty-strong fleet. With annual mileage of 95,000 miles per year, fuel efficiency and dealer support is critical. The…

Volkswagen will start construction on a new factory in Poland at the end of this year which the successor to the Crafter will be built from 2016. The 220 hectare site in Września will create at least 2,300 jobs, says…

The move to give manufacturers greater freedom in truck design to improve safety and economy took another step forward today (18 March). The Transport Committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of proposals allowing for longer cabins and combinations,…

News from Freight Transport Association: There is still an opportunity to book for the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence conferences, which return on two dates in April following the popularity of last year’s events. The Van Excellence conference is the perfect…

Renault has pulled the wraps from its new Trafic, the van co-developed with Vauxhall which also unveiled its Luton-built Vivaro version today. The new Traffic also goes on sale this summer but will be built at Renault’s Sandouville facility in…

Vauxhall has released the first images of its all-new Vivaro, which will enter production at the manufacturer’s Luton plant in the UK later this year. The manufacturer promises more usable space in both the loadbay and in the cabin, while…

News from Scania: Staffordshire-based Solus Coaches has taken delivery of its first Euro-6 Scania coach, one of two new Scania Irizar vehicles introduced into the Tamworth operator’s fleet in March.  The second vehicle has a Scania Euro-5 engine.  Both coaches…

News from Ford: The all-new Ford Transit Connect, International Van of the Year 2014, is the continued vehicle of choice for Sevenoaks District Council. The Kent council is one of the first to take delivery of the new van, which…

Emissions from light commercial vehicles fell by 1.2% in 2013 to an average of 186.1g/km of CO2, according to a new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Vans under two tonnes have already met the 2020 target…