CV Sector

Hyundai has revealed details of its next-generation Hyundai H2 XCIENT fuel cell electric truck. The reveal came as the company and its partners launched a joint venture to build a green hydrogen ecosystem complete with refuelling infrastructure across Europe. The…

Ford has launched a new connected vehicle smartphone app to help small business customers maximise efficiency, security and productivity. FordPass Pro is a dedicated new app for those who rely on their vehicles for their work, enabling them to manage…

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has strengthened its fleet with the addition of 12 ambulances based on the Fiat Ducato. The vehicles have already entered service in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Waveney. Another 43 Ducato-based ambulances will be…

Pall-Ex has launched a new recruitment website exclusively for drivers in an attempt to help tackle HGV driver shortages across its network. The move comes as members of the palletised distribution network experience difficulty in filling vacancies for class one…

Amazon’s order for 100,000 fully-electric delivery vans is by far and away the biggest EV fleet deal in history. But the mega-money contract is evidence of much more than another major operator giving electric mobility a massive vote of confidence.…

The police, Mercedes-Benz Vans and the Freight Transport Association teamed up to deliver a special briefing on van safety for operators in Northern Ireland. The event aimed to help keep light commercial vehicle operators across Northern Ireland safe, legally compliant…

Uber Freight – a subsidiary of the global brand behind the ride-hailing app  – is to open a new global headquarters in Chicago, underlining its belief that the global freight and logistics industry is ‘ripe for change.’ The company, which…

US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has received a $350 million boost in the shape of an equity investment by Cox Automotive. In addition to the investment, the companies will work together to explore partnership opportunities in service operations, logistics, and…

Scania is to launch a limited edition version of its flagship S-series Highline tractor unit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its V8 engine. Just 25 of the trucks – available in either two- or three-axle format – will be…

The government has pledged £1 million to support Road to Logistics – a not-for-profit scheme jointly founded by the Road Haulage Association and telematics company Microlise. The scheme aims to address staffing shortages in the logistics industry by creating training…