CV Sector

Tesco plans to recruit 3,000 new drivers to help it keep pace with demand as its online grocery delivery service continues to grow amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The new drivers will be among 16,000 permanent staff – in roles ranging…

Commercial vehicle dealer Midlands Truck and Van is nearing completion of its new £7m state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham. The Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicle outlet is on schedule to open the huge new site in Smethwick in October, strengthening its…

In 1974, 22-year-old Jill Viner did something extraordinary: she stepped aboard a bus, got behind the wheel, set off on her route and, in so doing, fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a bus driver – and London’s first ever…

I didn’t think it was possible but it’s getting even busier here at SMMT. This week saw the Government announce two new consultations as part of its Transport Decarbonisation strategy, one for LCVs, one for HDVs. This consolidates much of…

In recent years the UK’s network of motorway service areas (MSAs) has transformed, with the arrival of big-name brands and high street eateries delivering greater choice and elevating the customer experience. But while improvements across much of the network have…

A new £1 million project has been launched to ensure the nation’s motorways can accommodate connected and autonomous vehicles. The new project, a partnership involving Loughborough University and Highways England, will get underway immediately and is a crucial step towards…

The electrification of UK’s commercial vehicle fleets appears to be gathering pace as British Gas signed what is believed to be the country’s biggest ever order for electric vans. The company is to take delivery of 1,000 all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro…

Tell us a bit about your business. When were you founded, where are you based and how many people do you employ? Bridgestone is a multinational tyre and rubber company and the world’s largest manufacturer of tyres. It was established in 1931…

Swiss manufacturer Boschung has launched and fully autonomous urban street sweeper. The company’s Urban-Sweeper S2.0 driven by WIBOT is level 5 autonomous, meaning it can safely be used to sweep public streets as well as closed areas. Autonomous technology in…

Land Rover’s legendary Defender Hard Top name will be making its return with the new commercial Defender 90 and 110 models. The Defender Hard Top will be launched later this year using a  name that dates back to 1950, when…