• New fuel cell joint venture created
    • 15/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Daimler Truck and Volvo has formed a joint venture with MAHLE to cooperate in the development of fuel cell technology. The new 50:50 venture, cellcentric, will seek to develop innovative solutions in fuel cell technology for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles. cellcentric CEO, Matthias Jurytko, said: [...]
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  • LCV market nosedives in August
    • 06/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by 24.6% to 15,520 units in August, meaning registrations have fallen every month of the year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, global supply chain challenges have acted as a handbrake on registrations, while growing economic headwinds [...]
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  • VBRA awards first truck and van certification
    • 05/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The VBRA has awarded the first Structural Truck & Van Body Repair certificate to D Gawthrope ACR. The standard was introduced to regulate and improve standards within large and medium-sized commercial accident repairs. Dean Gawthrope, managing director at D Gawthrope ACR was involved in the development [...]
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  • CV production a third up from pre-Covid levels
    • 28/07/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 64.4% in June with 9,549 units leaving British factory lines. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), June production volumes were the highest since 2015 and 32.7% above the pre-pandemic five-year average. The [...]
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  • Fleets facing unprecedented tyre inflation
    • 27/07/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Rising tyre costs are putting fleet managers under more strain than ever. According to i247 Group, tyre prices will continue to rise, probably by double-digits, due to increased manufacturing costs and the switch to electric vehicles. David Legg, Director of Tyres, i247 Group, a leading outsourced driver support [...]
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  • CV levels hit record high
    • 01/06/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The number of commercial vehicles on Britain’s roads has reached the highest level in history, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that some 5,483,319 vans, trucks, buses and coaches were recorded in operation at the end of 2021, a 4.1% [...]
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  • Revival of CV production still strong
    • 27/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month of growth for the sector. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that 7,879 working vehicles, from vans and taxis to trucks, buses and coaches, left production lines, with the pre-planned ramp up of [...]
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  • Government announces £40m autonomous funding
    • 23/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    The UK government has announced it is committing £40m to accelerate the development of commercial self-driving services. The Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility competition will offer grants to help roll out commercial use self-driving vehicles across the UK from 2025, creating thousands of skilled [...]
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  • Alphabet announces new LCV conversion network
    • 13/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leasing and mobility specialist Alphabet (GB) has enhanced its LCV offering by launching a new network of approved UK conversion partners. The newly contracted suppliers will work alongside Alphabet’s existing team of commercial vehicle experts to ensure every detail from racking to livery is taken care of for [...]
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  • LCV registrations hit by supply chain shortages
    • 06/05/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations declined to 21,597 units in April, down 29.1% year-on-year. This is according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While the decline in registrations in April is amplified by comparison with 2021, which saw the [...]
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