CV Sector

Schmitz Cargobull has won a sustainability awards from a German specialist automotive publisher for its EcoDuo transport concept. Expert judges from the Huss-Verlag publishing house recognised the company in the Concept and Initiative category. The EcoDuo is two standard semi-trailers,…

Hyundai Motor’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution has won the International Truck of the Year (IToY) Truck Innovation Award. Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility was set up by Hyundai Motor Company and H2 Energy earlier this year with the goal of expanding Europe’s hydrogen…

Commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group has introduced a comprehensive five-year warranty on its products. The West Midlands-based company says the new warranty will deliver greater peace of mind for its customers and ‘underlines its confidence in the quality of its…

Telematics specialists Teletrac Navman and logistics and delivery software business Stream have entered into a new strategic partnership. The arrangement will see the companies work together to develop new solutions for transport and logistics operators. Teletrac Navman’s telematics data will…

A major agricultural supplier with 32 country stores has turned to Microlise for its vehicle telematics. Carrs Billington, which operates a 60-strong fleet, will deploy a Microlise solution including fleet performance and journey management products in an effort to increase…

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on government to do more to improve toilet facilities for drivers, claiming current the current provision may be a breach of basic human rights. The organisation says many HGV drivers are being deprived…

E-truck manufacturer Nikola has announced the development of new battery technology it claims could double the range of battery electric vehicles without increasing the size or weight of the battery. Nikola Corporation says its prototype cell removes binder material and…

Ford was celebrating last week after winning both the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up of the Year awards for 2020. The Hybrid Transit Custom took the IVOTY title while the Ford Ranger took the hotly-contested IPUA title.…

The commercial vehicle sector is privy to a lot of new technology and innovation, fundamentally affecting  the way commercial vehicles are designed and developed. This week TNB caught up with Carsten Astheimer, Managing Director of British automotive design studio ASTHEIMER,…

The Freight Transport Association’s annual Van Excellence Awards have once again recognised the nation’s best van operators and drivers. Presented at a ceremony in Birmingham, the awards celebrate the businesses and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry…