IVECO celebrates the 600,000th Eurocargo produced at the Brescia plant, an iconic production site for the brand that has played a key role in every generation of this vehicle, whose glorious past goes hand-in-hand with constant, forward-looking innovation. The Brescia plant has always been the heart of production operations for… Read more »
Volta Trucks partners with CPC Group to develop and deliver the world’s most sustainable composite exterior body panels for the Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the appointment of CPC Group, Europe’s largest composite manufacturing company, to develop and supply the sustainable and recyclable composite exterior body panels for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built… Read more »
The Actros L: Mercedes-Benz Trucks sets new standards in the premium segment for long-distance haulage trucks
Whether in terms of efficiency, safety or comfort, the Mercedes-Benz Actros has been setting a high standard for trucks in the long-distance haulage and heavy-duty distribution haulage sectors since 1996. The latest Actros generation, from 2018 onward, has continually set new milestones with a multitude of innovations in the fields… Read more »
Renault Trucks Unveils Its New Urban Truck: The All-Electric, Low Entry Cab D Wide Z.E. LEC
Renault Trucks’ fleet of electric trucks is being further expanded with the European launch of the D Wide Z.E. Low Entry Cab. This all-electric vehicle is equipped with a new low cab specially designed to facilitate waste collection operations and protect the safety of operators and vulnerable road users. With… Read more »
Volta Trucks calls for greater ambition in the UK Government Transport Decarbonisation Plan
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has issued a guarded welcome to the publication of the UK Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan, but has called for a greater level of ambition to tackle the climate and air quality emergency faced by the environment. Chief… Read more »
RHA supports decarbonising trucks – but not like this…
The RHA is criticising Government over its plans for decarbonising the UK’s truck fleet. The association supports the eventual aim but says the plan is speculative, potentially damaging to business, and short on detail. RHA Chief Executive, Richard Burnett said in response to the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation plan: “This… Read more »
Scania to introduce Euro 6 update in November
To give its customers a better foundation for their decision making, Scania is now announcing the introduction of a substantially updated Euro 6 truck range, scheduled for November 2021. “Given the situation with record demand, semiconductor shortages and the coming introduction of a new product range, we decided to put… Read more »
James Armstrong takes up the reins at Scania (Great Britain) Limited
With effect from 1 July 2021, James Armstrong will succeed Martin Hay as Managing Director of Scania (Great Britain) Limited. “In taking up my new role I would firstly like to pay tribute to Martin Hay, from who I inherit a strong and robust organisation in excellent health, and… Read more »
A new truck for a new era: Mercedes-Benz eActros celebrates its world premiere
On 30 June 2021 Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrates the world premiere of its battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty distribution haulage. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is heralding a new era with the launch of the first electric series-production truck with a star. “We have to acknowledge that transport is a part of the problem when… Read more »
Start the Future: New Generation DAF orders take-off
In just two weeks after its pan-European launch, DAF Trucks has seen a UK network-wide surge of initial orders for its New Generation DAF range. The market-leader’s ‘Start the Future’ launch on 9th June was widely praised by the media and the wider transport community, with operators racing to become… Read more »
