DAF Trucks has proudly assumed the position of EV truck market leader for Q1 2026, following a positive start to the year for electric vehicle sales. The title comes off the back of the successful DAF XG and XG+ Electric launch and coveted International Truck of the Year 2026 title… Read more »
Harris Group announces senior leadership evolution to drive next phase of strategic growth
Harris Group has announced a significant evolution of its senior leadership structure as the business positions itself for the next phase of strategic growth across Ireland, the United Kingdom and wider international markets. Under the new leadership structure, Denise Harris will assume the role of Executive Chairperson, with Brian Patterson… Read more »
DAF launches interactive route simulator for electric trucks
DAF Trucks is launching an interactive route simulator that provides transport operators with insight into the real-world deployability of electric DAF trucks in their specific daily operations. Using customer-defined routes, the DAF Electric Route Simulator provides an initial indication of range and operational feasibility for all variants within the broad… Read more »
CB Transport Refrigeration reaches milestone of 1,500 solar reefer installations
Independent transport refrigeration specialist, CB Transport Refrigeration Limited has reached a milestone of installing 1,500 solar panels to its refrigerated (reefer) trailers. It turned to solar power back in 2021 to help customers eliminate fridge battery issues, reduce call-outs and keep temperature-controlled goods moving. What started as a one-off trial… Read more »
The New Isuzu D-Max EV: the first fully electric pick-up for the UK market officially launches at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026
Isuzu UK presents The New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle (EV) in right-hand drive at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026. Announced in 2025 and previously shown in a European format, the new D-Max EV is the first fully electric pick-up in the UK to provide over 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing capacity… Read more »
DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG+ Electric
DAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric. The Eindhoven-built vehicles combine award-winning, highly efficient electric powertrain technology with superior driver comfort. The first truck, a XG+ tractor with 350 kW/480 hp, will be delivered to the German logistics service provider Hellmold & Plank. DAF offers… Read more »
CV Show 2026: Nearly 15,000 attend as industry navigates net zero transition
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 brought together 14,991 visitors and more than 320 exhibitors at the NEC Birmingham, with attendance rising 15% year-on-year and exhibitor numbers up 30% compared to 2025. Co-located with the Bus & Coach Expo, this year’s event delivered a broader, more integrated view of the future… Read more »
Archbold Logistics enhances fleet performance thanks to the arrival of 10 new MAN Tractors.
Archbold Logistics, headquartered in Haywood within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has recently received 10 new MAN TGX tractors. Featuring the range-topping MAN TGX GX cabs, the 10 new vehicles are uniform in specification, all being 6×2 26.480 models with mid-lift axles. At 2,440 mm wide, the GX… Read more »
MAN Truck & Bus UK LTD to showcase at RTX Northern Ireland
It’s Show Time for MAN Truck & Bus UK as they head to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn to present a range of instantly recognisable, award-winning Commercial Vehicles at the inaugural Road Transport Expo Northern Ireland Show (RTX), 15 and 16 April. On Stand C25 MAN will showcase a… Read more »
Maia Waste sticks with Volvo for latest hookloader rigid
Wakefield-based Maia Waste has taken delivery of a Volvo FH Aero 8×4 rigid mounted with hookloader bodywork – meaning eight of the business’ 12 trucks are now supplied by Volvo Trucks. The new FH Aero was acquired due to the customer’s consistently positive experience with Volvo Trucks, particularly appreciating the… Read more »
