HGVs

HGV registrations enjoy strong growth

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 […]

TNS 365 enhances 24/7 support

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 […]

Volta Trucks unveils London hub

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, […]

Rivus renews Defra contract

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 […]

HGV market grows despite EV gridlock

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 […]

SMMT calls for HGV transition strategy

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 […]

TruckEast begins search for apprentices

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 […]

Autonomous HGV project gets green light

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 […]

HGV sales up nearly a third

New UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 30.1% in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

HGV registrations fall amid supply shortages

UK heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by 2.3% to 9,837 registrations in the first quarter of 2022, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders  […]