Features & Interviews

Tell us about changes in the Bosch commercial vehicle division? Bosch wants to seize the huge opportunities now arising from the growth in global freight transport and the switch to alternative powertrain systems. To that end, the company will be…

In May this year, the widespread roll out of self-driving buses in the UK became a step closer as the Automated Vehicles Bill became law, putting in place a legal framework for their safe introduction. The Department for Transport (DfT)…

Tell us about ZF Group’s new modular e-mobility platform? This platform consists of different e-motors: corresponding inverters, a three-speed transmission, as well as its associated electrical components. This comprehensive modular package offers manufacturers the flexibility to configure the e-drive system…

Last month an £88m package of joint industry and government funding for 46  projects that will help boost the development of next generation zero emission vehicle technologies was announced. A total of £44.5m of the investment has been provided by…

This year’s IAA Transportation was another well-attended event, with every type of commercial vehicle on display from the smallest van to the very largest zero emission truck. We take a look at some of the highlights from the show held…

Describe Toyota’s European strategy for commercial vehicles? Our global company vision of providing mobility solutions for every customer and leaving no one behind also applies to our commercial vehicle range. We want Toyota Professional to become an even more credible…

Tell us about Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concept? Kia is disrupting the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market with an exciting range of purpose-built electric vehicles – PV5 concept, PV5 People Mover concept, PV5 High Roof concept and PV7…

As truck manufacturers produce a growing range of battery electric HGVs to decarbonise road transport, the development of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles continues at pace – and increasingly in the van sector, as evident with four brands launching hydrogen LCV models…

Provide a bit of background about what Michelin Connected Fleet does? Michelin Connected Fleet provides customers with insights from captured vehicle data. We help fleets to navigate the challenge of turning the ever-increasing level of vehicle connectivity into manageable and…

Many of those involved in the van auction sector have reported a busy summer of activity with attractive used prices and increased activity in the general economy encouraging buyers. Some auctioneers have also noted that the rising number of light…