CV Sector

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…

News from Mercedes-Benz: Vehicle transportation services specialist KHL Logistics has marked its silver anniversary by investing in a Euro-6 tractor unit bearing the silver, three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz. The Swansea-based operator’s 4×2 New Actros 1843 LSnRA arrived via the city…

A new push towards gas-powered HGVs was started today as the Department for Transport set out papers and recommendations on their use to lower carbon emissions, cut fuel costs and potentially improve air quality. The recommendations were drawn up by…

A petition calling for a three pence per litre cut in fuel duty has been delivered to the door of 10 Downing Street ahead of next week’s budget on 19 March. The petition was presented by Rob Flello, Labour member…

News from MAN: Concrete producer Watts Mix has added a striking pink MAN mixer chassis to its distribution fleet, taking the total of MAN’s present in the Bridlington-based company to five. Watts has also said it plans to replace some…

News from Isuzu UK: Isuzu UK has enhanced the rugged appeal of its award-winning pick-up range with the addition of a special edition, exclusive-to-the-UK model, the Isuzu D-Max Blade. With the new Blade, Isuzu hopes to attract new customers to the…

News from Volvo: Terry Hicks, Director of respected haulier B & T Hicks Transport Limited, is celebrating 40 years with the family-owned and managed business this year and recently ordered four new Volvo FH. Founded by Terry’s father in 1973,…

Engineering and manufacturing face a ‘growing skills vacuum’ unless careers in the sectors can be made more attractive, a new report from the Confederation of British Industry says. The CBI is calling for a cut in tuition fees in science,…

More money is being made available to councils to help fix roads damaged by the severe weather, but the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and councils say the network is in need of much more than patch-up jobs. The Department for…