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Tackling urban congestion, improving air quality and the rise of online shopping will be some of the main factors that influence van design and technology in the years to come, according to Europe’s leading commercial vehicle journalists. That’s the picture…

Telematics specialists Teletrac Navman and logistics and delivery software business Stream have entered into a new strategic partnership. The arrangement will see the companies work together to develop new solutions for transport and logistics operators. Teletrac Navman’s telematics data will…

Ford was celebrating last week after winning both the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up of the Year awards for 2020. The Hybrid Transit Custom took the IVOTY title while the Ford Ranger took the hotly-contested IPUA title.…

The Freight Transport Association’s annual Van Excellence Awards have once again recognised the nation’s best van operators and drivers. Presented at a ceremony in Birmingham, the awards celebrate the businesses and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the industry…

Figures released by auction company Manheim show there was a strong market for used commercial vehicles in October. The number of vehicles auctioned increased and high demand meant 84% of LCVs sold first-time. Meanwhile, almost half of the commercial vehicles…

Innovate UK has awarded a major contract for the development of a new Freight Traffic Control (FTC) platform to help manage construction freight movements and deliveries in congested urban areas. The £485,000 contract was awarded to North East-based Grid Smarter…

Mitie has passed a major milestone in the electrification of its fleet, by deploying its 100th and 101st electric vans. The two new all-electric Nissan e-NV200 models will be used to deliver Mitie contracts at Edinburgh Castle and Fife College.…

Gnewt by Menzies Distribution is to trial the use of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology to help power its 70-strong fleet. The trial will explore the commercial opportunity the technology presents through smarter electricity use and the ability for EVs to release energy…

IVECO has made a hat-trick of key appointments in the UK and Ireland as it aims to capitalise on the potential for future growth. Mike Cutts has become the brand’s Business Line Director LCV, while Gareth Lumsdaine has been appointed…

With the clocks going back last weekend, Mercedes-Benz Vans has released new research showing that fatigue becomes a bigger risk factor for those working in the UK van industry during the darker autumn and winter months. The Mercedes-Benz Barometer, which…