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HGV sales growth still strong
- 16/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK heavy goods vehicles market grew for the second year in a row in 2023, up 13% to 46,227. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this represents the best annual total since 2019. Meanwhile, the data also found that more operators are investing in new zero emission trucks, with [...] -
SYNETIQ announces sustainability collaboration with students
- 04/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, is working with masters students at Sheffield Hallam University to investigate alternative technologies to reduce emissions of its diesel-powered trucks. The initiative is part of the company’s Road to Tomorrow strategy of becoming net-zero and reducing its scope 1 emissions. According [...] -
HGV registrations enjoy strong growth
- 17/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. This is according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth was driven primarily by registrations of articulated [...] -
TNS 365 enhances 24/7 support
- 27/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Specialist provider of pay-as-you-go commercial vehicle and trailer breakdown repair solutions TNS 365 has opened a new call centre operation in Greater Manchester. The strategic move was triggered by increased demand for TNS365 services, including call handling for CV operators, HGV repairers, tyre fitters, [...] -
Volta Trucks unveils London hub
- 09/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
All-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has opened its Truck as Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The Hub will provide everything a fleet operator needs to transition to electric trucks, and will also host admin offices, a Volta Trucks Academy Training centre and a customer call centre that will [...] -
Rivus renews Defra contract
- 01/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Rivus has renewed its servicing, inspection, maintenance and repair contract with Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS). The agreement covers approximately 1,500 commercial vehicles and will be effective for a further three years, with options to extend it until 2029. The Rivus network includes 78 independently [...] -
HGV market grows despite EV gridlock
- 18/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The fourth consecutive quarter of growth means the market is now just 2.9% below the first quarter of 2019. The rise in registrations [...] -
SMMT calls for HGV transition strategy
- 18/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector is calling for an urgent, government-led strategy to drive uptake of zero emission trucks to meet decarbonisation targets. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that Britain’s strategic road network does not have a single HGV-dedicated electric [...] -
TruckEast begins search for apprentices
- 08/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TruckEast has begun its search for its next intake of HGV apprentice technicians, with 13 apprenticeships on offer as part of its September 2023 programme. Apprentices, who will receive a toolbox worth over £2,000 and entry into the company’s loyalty savings scheme, will work with industry-leading technology in [...] -
Autonomous HGV project gets green light
- 01/02/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A consortium project has been awarded £6.6m to develop and deliver the world’s first autonomous zero-emission HGV. The consortium, Hub2Hub, has been selected by the Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) to create a self-driving tractor to begin road trials in 2024. It is one of seven recipients to [...]
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