Features & Interviews

Why the hybrid powertrain for the new Corolla Commercial? Whilst our fully electric Proace and Proace City medium and small vans are providing a solution for many of our customers, we are aware there are others who seek to lower…

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a renewable, low carbon, low emission and fossil-free sustainable alternative fuel, with 90% fewer CO2 tailpipe emissions per litre than diesel. Produced using hydrogenation and hydrocracking of vegetable oils and animal fats, HVO can, without…

Tell us about Synetiq? Synetiq, an IAA company, is the largest integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company in the UK. As an integrated, data driven and innovative business, we have led the way in raising industry standards and continually…

There are currently about 850 zero emission buses operating in London, and as more have gone into service, there has been the need for infrastructure to support them. Although requirements vary from depot to depot, the process normally involves a…

How can Dawsongroup help operators deal with the introduction of the new Clean Air Zone in Bristol and other, similar schemes across the UK? If you operate older HGVs into Bristol city centre, the new Clean Air Zone (CAZ) could…

The UK has one of the most advanced and diverse automotive sectors in the world, home to well-known commercial vehicle brands, engineering excellence and a highly skilled and productive workforce. In addition, the automotive industry as a whole has a…

Tell us about the new 360kW-capable EV charger at your Braintree Electric Forecourt? Our Braintree Electric Forecourt has started testing the next generation of High Power EV chargers and is doing so in an all-new charging bay, specifically designed to…

Pallet networks are co-operative organisations made up of groups of hauliers across the UK working together to provide next-day freight delivery services. With hauliers dropping loaded pallets off at huge centrally located hubs and collecting more palletised goods to take…

How does it feel to be the new MD of Scania UK? It’s exciting to be here. I’ve met some fantastic people, who are hugely passionate about the Scania brand and the product. It’s been a whirlwind of activities, with…

In the past few months there have been more changes in the truck and van dealer world, with a series of new dealer sites and takeovers announced. For example, Mercedes-Benz and Fuso dealer Marshall Truck & Van has extended the…