The UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus has begun trials in a Manchester bus depot.

The City of Liverpool is set to be the first place in the North of England to trial hydrogen fuel cell buses following a successful GBP6.4m bid to the government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles.

CNH Industrial NV has announced the introduction of 3D printers to manufacture components and spare parts, providing its customers with rapid availability and support throughout the product’s lifecycle.

The UK Government has announced further funding of GBP48m for assisting acquisition of up to 263 ultra-low emission buses.

Cartwright Conversions has achieved official Ford Converter status for two mid-sized wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Double-deck trailer building specialist, Transdek UK, has extended its relationship with adhesives and sealants specialist, Kommerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH in using the company's adhesive products1 in the design and construction of ten of its latest refrigerated ‘Wedge’ trailers.

Trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer, Tiger Trailers Ltd, has relocated to its new, GBP22m manufacturing facility on the Winsford Industrial Estate.

Renault Pro+ Commercial Vehicles Ltd, a division of Renault UK Ltd, has announced availability of two new products for its Master van platforms.

Millbrook Proving Ground is increasing its operational capacity to support the heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry in meeting air quality and CO2 targets.

Volvo Buses UK Ltd has been awarded a contract to supply Ireland’s first electric bus: The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel and energy supplier, ESB, have awarded Volvo a contract to supply a single-deck electric 12m Volvo 7900e bus for the city of Dublin.

Palfinger Tail Lifts Ltd has reached agreement with RLP Distribution Ltd, a specialised parts distribution company and part of the Motus Vehicle Solution Division of Motus Holdings (UK) Ltd, to stock and distribute Palfinger spare parts centrally on its behalf for the UK market.

From the second quarter 2019, Mobility Networks Group is to supply Japan's Hato Bus Company with lifts for a selection of its tourist coaches – notably those designated for inbound tourists.