CV Sector

Marks & Spencer is introducing 85 zero or lower emission vehicles to its supply chain logistics fleet as part of its Plan A roadmap to Net Zero by 2040. A total of five zero emission battery electric HGVs will operate…

Cardiff-based Llandaff Laminates has purchased its first Isuzu from local dealer Commercial Motors (Wales), citing the three-tonne payload capacity of its new N75.190 as key. The new 4×2 rigid joins an eight-strong mixed commercial vehicle fleet and is mounted with…

BP Pulse has signed an agreement that will see it upgrade existing charging infrastructure for DPD and install new rapid (DC) charging across dozens of its UK depots. The first phase of installation and upgrade is underway with 14 sites…

LCV values improved and sold volumes continued to rise at BCA during October, as the auctions company increased its sales programme to offer a greater choice of stock to customers. The firm said that while LCV pricing has been volatile…

Michelin Connected Fleet has signed a four-year partnership with Scottish Water to help boost the performance of the utility’s 2,000-strong mixed fleet and accelerate the firm’s move to EVs and zero emission alternatives. The plan for the water and wastewater…

Toyota has unveiled its prototype hydrogen fuel cell-powered Hilux pick-up, developed in a joint project with consortium partners, supported by UK Government funding. A total of three high-pressure fuel tanks are used, giving the Hilux an expected driving range of…

Waitrose has said that seven of its all-electric temperature-controlled vans packed a strong performance in a government-funded trial to test the viability of wireless charging. The supermarket chain‘s new Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans, with Carrier Transicold Neos 100 units, have been…

UK commercial vehicle production surges 42.9% in November to 11,343 units, the 11th month of consecutive growth in 2022. Overseas demand grows by 89.4%, while production for the domestic market falls by -9.9%. Year-to-date output reaches 96,890 units, 45.1% above…

The latest figures from SMMT show that Britain’s new LCV market grew for the first time this year in September, one of the busiest months for deliveries due to the plate change. Van registrations increased 10.8% year on year, at…

This week, SMMT released its second quarter registration figures for the HGV, Bus and Coach sectors, and mixed signals could be found. The UK new bus and coach market grew slightly by 0.6% to 1,066 units, with the good news…