Following trials that lasted 11 years, the Department for Transport announced last week that truck-trailer combinations measuring up to 18.55 metres in length will be permitted on British roads from 31 May, allowing hauliers to carry more goods in fewer trips.

UK operator, Westway, appoints Equipmake to convert its diesel coaches to electric power with its Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED).

In order to deal with kerb scrapes, the Citymaster 5 features a reinforced sidewall which adds an extra layer of rubber compound to the outer sidewall for enhanced protection.

Brigade is making advances in safety systems with use of artificial intelligence.

Pod Point will offer Iveco eDaily customers discounted prices on AC charging equipment to both individual and fleet operators handling the installation, maintenance and servicing of its charging units.

At the past 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, in April, Nikola/Iveco launched the pre-production Nikola Tre 4X2 battery-electric heavy-duty tractor unit.

On 30 March, Schmitz Cargobull UK Ltd marked the official opening of its trailer assembly facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by customers and members of the press.

The one-month trial begins later this year and will measure vehicle performance on pre-planned routes under different driving conditions.

ADL will supply National Express 170 double-deck BYD ADL Enviro400EV electric buses, to be delivered by the end of 2024.

Gales brings with him over 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry, including firms such as Peugeot and Citroen.

Diamond Trucks remodelled and refurbished the existing 45,000-square-foot premises, which are located on a 4.5-acre site in Howley Trade Park, Warrington

Volvo UK said it committed GBP500,000 to make the site more environmentally friendly by investing in solar panels, smart LED lighting, and air source heat pumps.