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Volvo Buses has conducted a survey of 6,000 passengers from across Europe, asking what makes a bus trip a positive experience. Bus and coach passengers from the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France and Sweden were polled, with 47 percent stating…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are undertaking a four-month trial of RealWear augmented reality glasses to support the work of its service technicians. The bespoke augmented reality platform allows the technicians to connect directly with the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle’s Technical Support Centre…

Renault Trucks has broadened its range of electric LCVs, introducing its all-electric Master ZE. Designed with last-mile deliveries in mind, the Master ZE is available in six versions with a choice of two heights and three lengths and can transport…

Leyland Trucks will recruit 19 apprentices in 2018 to join the 43 apprentices already on the programme. The company, based in Leyland, Lancashire, produces the full range of DAF Trucks for the European and UK market and has a long…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced an exclusive new model of which only 100 are being made. The Actros1 tractors are designed for the owner-driver, intended to be the flagship of the range and fitted with high-specification features and exclusive details. The…

Van Hool has announced the largest-ever order for hydrogen buses to be delivered in Europe, with 40 vehicles to be delivered to Germany in early 2019. 30 examples of the A330 will operate in Cologne with the remaining 10 serving…

With just a few weeks to go before the 2018 CV Show gets underway, media and exhibitors gathered at the NEC in Birmingham for the Media Preview Day. The pre-show event provided an early opportunity for journalists to meet with…

Renault Trucks has announced it will begin sales of electric vehicles from 2019, following an extended trial period of testing. The trucks were designed primarily for use in urban areas and inner cities to reduce emissions and cut down on…

The Freight Transport Association has warned of damage and delays following the announcement of a freeze on all non-essential road repairs in the capital. The Deputy Mayor for Transport, Val Shawcross, announced that non-essential road improvements would be frozen for…

Bus drivers are the safest professional drivers, according to a survey by Continental Tyres. Carried out by One Poll on behalf of Continental Tyres, the study asked 3,500 road users including pedestrians, car drivers, cyclists and commercial vehicle drivers from…