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Hiab is launching its new Multilift skip loader at this week’s RWM resource efficiency and waste management show in Birmingham. The new loader has been comprehensively redesigned to reduce weight and increase payload, without compromising the vehicle’s strength or safety.…

Applications for funding grants under the first round of the Low Emission Bus Scheme need to be submitted to the Office for Low Emissions by the end of October. The Department for Transport has allocated up to £30 million over…

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s new online system for recording and managing MoT test results has now been rolled out to all 22,700 MoT garages across the country, with over three million tests already conducted using the new service.…

Manchester-based trailer manufacturer Cartwright is launching a new triple-temperature double deck trailer at this week’s Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Show in Peterborough. The new model is a 44 pallet direct drive hydraulic lifting deck trailer with a capacity for…

FIAT Chrysler Automobiles UK has announced the appointment of Ricky McFarland to the role of Country Manager for the FIAT Professional brand. McFarland will be responsible for sales and marketing activities across the FIAT Professional brand in both the UK…

Engineering company Wirth Research has been named a winner in the Low Carbon Champions Awards for its WR Aerokit for HGVs. The WR Aerokit, which has been developed in partnership with Eddie Stobart, is an innovative application of British motorsport…

Thames Water has signed an order with Ford for 900 new vans over the next three years. The deal includes Fiesta Van, Transit Connect, Transit Custom, Transit and Ranger models, with each vehicle equipped and liveried at the Southall workshops…

Volvo Trucks has launched a new function called Tandem Axle Lift, which makes it possible to disengage and raise a truck’s second drive axle. Lifting the second axle gives better road grip and up to 4% lower fuel consumption when…

After reorganising its medium and heavy truck brands under the Volkswagen Truck and Bus banner earlier this year, the company has now completed its management appointments for the new division with two final appointments. Matthias Gründler has been appointed CFO,…

Transmec Group has added nine new Iveco Stralis Hi-Way 6×2 twin-steer tractor units to its UK operation. The Italian-owned logistics company has a long-standing relationship with Iveco and runs a 100% Iveco fleet in the UK. Transmec UK General Manager…