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MAN Truck & Bus has partnered with the US specialist for automated driving systems Plus as it looks to accelerate its development of driverless trucks. The agreement is part of an overarching development partnership with regards to automated driving between…

INEOS has launched a five-seat double cab Chassis variant of its Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up, aimed at specialist vehicle converters and commercial body builders. Sharing the Quartermaster’s 3,227mm wheelbase – 305mm longer than the Grenadier Station Wago – the Chassis Cab…

BP Pulse has acquired the freehold of Ashford International Truckstop in Kent as part of its plans to build a network of EV charging infrastructure across Europe. Located off Junction 10 and 10a of the M20, the truck stop is…

We’re just over a month away from the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, providing an opportunity for the sector to showcase its latest technology to vehicle operators, industry stakeholders and government representatives. With a focus on the road to zero,…

What does artificial intelligence (AI) bring to the bus and coach industry in terms of the enhancement of safety measures? Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), powered by AI algorithms, can detect potential hazards, monitor driver behaviour and provide real-time alerts. This…

At the start of the month, the UK’s bus and coach sector joined the celebration of International Women’s Day – the world’s annual event to highlight the achievements of women, promote gender parity and help tackle discrimination. Given the UK…

Phelan Haulage has expanded the flexibility of its operations after taking delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a HIAB X-HIPRO 858 EP-6 crane from MV Commercial. With a four-tonne lifting capacity at a full reach of…

Iveco has delivered the first of 151 electric eDaily chassis cab vans to the Tesco fleet as part of the supermarket’s drive to decarbonise operations. The two-battery eDaily has been specified to optimise payload and range, and the supermarket will…

Flexible Power Systems (FPS) has received £2.7 million in funding to speed up commercialisation of its EV and charger management platform for commercial vehicle fleets. Originally developed for the John Lewis Partnership but expanded to address the needs of all…

Today, I joined more than 400 delegates at SMMT Connected 2024 in London for a front seat at the future of automotive. It’s been a landmark event with experts from across industry discussing how the latest innovations and developments that…