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Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the CV sector as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its…

Toomebridge-based manufacturer SDC has secured an order worth £10million from trailer rental company Hireco Ltd. The trailers, which include a range of box vans, double-deck step-frame curtainsiders and urban trailers, will be manufactured across SDC’s three facilities at Toomebridge, Antrim…

The European Commission says that smarter roads are needed to reduce the number of fatalities on rural networks. The announcement was made ahead of a number of consultations during European Road Safety Day, with the commission stating that focus needs…

Producer of Liquefied Biomethane (LBM), Gasrec says the industry needs to turn its focus on reducing emissions from heavy goods vehicles in order to improve air quality. Nick Malone, Engineering Projects Manager at Gasrec, says that while only 1% of…

Commercial vehicle drivers could face penalty fines for overtaking cyclists on city roads should a government consultation come to fruition. The new proposal highlights the concept of cycle streets, which to all intents and purposes gives cyclists priority. It means…

The Transport Committee has warned that joined-up planning is needed for both passenger and freight transport to ensure future prosperity for Britain. In its latest two reports the committee has scrutinised the proposed planning network framework for nationally significant road…

The bus and coach markets are showing signs of positivity, while commercial vehicle registrations suffered a small dip in April. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed promising signs for the bus and coach sector as…

London’s Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed a New Routemaster bus in a special silver livery. The new bus will be put into service as part of Transport for London’s celebration of the Year of the Bus. In common with all…

In an effort to press home the message that initial chassis price plays only a minor role in total operating costs, Iveco is launching a new TCO (total cost of operation/ownership) calculator at the CV Show. Martin Flach, Iveco’s Technical…

Standing among a highly-polished line-up of Citans, Vitos and Sprinters on the Mercedes-Benz stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, Steve Bridge is nevertheless acutely conscious that success in the light commercial vehicle market is not just down to product.…