CV Sector

The annual Low Carbon Vehicle and Connected Automated Mobility shows will now be held on November 18th and 19th, organiser Cenex has announced. As usual, the events will be held at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, with the organisers…

Leeds City Council has launched a new scheme to encourage businesses to switch to ultra-low emission vans after taking delivery of 122 all-electric Renault Kangoo Z.E.33 models. Most of the vans will be used in the delivery of a wide…

Ford and Volkswagen have expanded their global alliance to further develop the commercial and electric vehicle offerings of both companies and to better meet the ‘rapidly evolving needs of customers in Europe and beyond.’ The alliance will allow the companies…

Toyota has revealed its updated Hilux pickup, which features a new look, revised chassis and a more powerful engine. Due to go on sale in November, the Hilux Invincible X features a new front end incorporating a three-dimensional grille, while…

SsangYong has updated the Musso pickup with revised specification along with a new long-bed version. The long-bed version is called the Rhino LWB and adds 300mm to the load area length. It comes with a six-speed automatic gearbox only, while…

Bus services will receive a £254m government funding package to improve safety and restore services as the network works towards a transition to pre-coronavirus COVID-19 service levels. The £254m for buses and £29m for trams and light rail is intended…

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) have released the Good Practice Guide for Covid-19  – a document sharing practical advice on how logistics businesses can restart their operations safely, effectively and quickly as…

The BVRLA is the UK trade body for companies engaged in vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management and its members are responsible for a combined fleet of more than five million cars, trucks and vans on the UK road –…

The shortlist for the hotly contested Microlise Driver of the Year Awards 2020 has been announced. With more than 210,000 eligible for nomination and more entries than ever before, the shortlist was compiled following weeks of data analysis, corroboration by employers…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is urging van drivers to give their vehicles a health check despite being handed an MoT extension during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any MOTs for vans and passenger vehicles – including those that are due their first ever…