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Industry UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

UK new van market remains above pre-pandemic levels despite slump

The market was down six percent in February, but sales remain strong.
By James Fossdyke 08 March 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

UK commercial vehicle production up by almost a quarter in January

That's in spite of the ongoing global microchip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2022
Patents Tesla Semi may get an Automatic Tyre Inflation System - patent

Tesla Semi may get an Automatic Tyre Inflation System - patent

Tesla applied for a related patent years ago, though the new patent addresses previous shortcomings.
By Brian Potter 25 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles Europe: Electric truck market almost tripled In 2021

Europe: Electric truck market almost tripled In 2021

Volvo Trucks sells more than any other manufacturer.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2022
07:49 Commercial Vehicles Check out the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo interior

Check out the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo interior

The front reminds us of ID.3/ID.4, while the cargo compartment appears to be quite spacious.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Official Hyundai Casper becomes world’s most adorable van, probably

Hyundai Casper becomes world’s most adorable van, probably

The tiny car loses the rear seats to expand cargo capacity. Oh, and it has a foot-operated parking brake.
By Brian Potter 04 February 2022
10:52 Races and Chases UK: Seven big HGVs drag race for heavyweight hauling supremacy

UK: Seven big HGVs drag race for heavyweight hauling supremacy

These are powerful machines, but they’re not quick.
By Brian Potter 03 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage

UK commercial vehicle production on the up despite chip shortage

Rising demand for home deliveries is being credited with the increase.
By James Fossdyke 28 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles See camouflaged Volkswagen ID. Buzz spotted in Norway

See camouflaged Volkswagen ID. Buzz spotted in Norway

It simply showed up at a fast charging station.
By Brian Potter 26 January 2022
00:38 Crashes / Wrecks Sno Way: Snow plow driver wrecks 40+ cars while clearing motorway

Sno Way: Snow plow driver wrecks 40+ cars while clearing motorway

Video shows snow plow making a massive mistake.
By Brian Potter 25 January 2022
Pricing Order books open for £22k Toyota Corolla Hybrid van

Order books open for £22k Toyota Corolla Hybrid van

It's essentially a Corolla estate with the rear seats removed.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles improved sales by 35 percent in 2021

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles improved sales by 35 percent in 2021

The ID. Buzz van is coming later this year to strengthen the lineup.
By Brian Potter 19 January 2022
Autonomous Cars Pininfarina designs sleek lorry packed with latest autonomous tech

Pininfarina designs sleek lorry packed with latest autonomous tech

A quick-swap system can change the battery in six minutes.
By Brian Potter 18 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles Rory Reid reviews Arrival electric van, finds it shows promise

Rory Reid reviews Arrival electric van, finds it shows promise

Arrival is working on several very different electric vehicles in parallel and it has a very unique approach to building them.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles Electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van now on sale in the UK at £43,600

Electric Mercedes-Benz eVito van now on sale in the UK at £43,600

The electric van will now cover up to 162 miles on a single charge.
By James Fossdyke 14 January 2022
Industry New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

New van market grew by a fifth in 2021 amid rising EV demand

Industry body says the market has "bounced back" from coronavirus.
By James Fossdyke 10 January 2022
Pricing Rally-inspired Toyota Hilux GR Sport will start at £37,551+VAT

Rally-inspired Toyota Hilux GR Sport will start at £37,551+VAT

The new model will arrive on UK shores this summer.
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2022
Autonomous Cars Udelv Transporter cab-less autonomous delivery EV makes CES debut

Udelv Transporter cab-less autonomous delivery EV makes CES debut

Silicon Valley startup aims to deploy the first Transporters in 2023 and have 50,000 of them on public roads by 2028.
By Brian Potter 05 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles EV startup Indigo unveils designs for flow commercial EVs at CES

EV startup Indigo unveils designs for flow commercial EVs at CES

Flow ride-sharing vehicle and Flow Plus delivery van will feature robotic wheels with integrated electric suspension and propulsion.
By Brian Potter 04 January 2022
Commercial Vehicles All-electric Arrival Bus starts proving ground trials in the UK

All-electric Arrival Bus starts proving ground trials in the UK

EV startup expects to begin production for the Bus in Q2 2022.
By Brian Potter 31 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles New Fiat Scudo van comes with £25,750 list price

New Fiat Scudo van comes with £25,750 list price

There will also be an electric version with a £35,720 list price.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK: Company wants to put gas-powered EV fast chargers in vans

UK: Company wants to put gas-powered EV fast chargers in vans

They argue that this solution is cost-effective and it no longer requires the vehicle with the charger to connect to the grid.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

UK commercial vehicle production fell by 7.8 percent in November

The small decline is largely down to the global chip shortage.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2021
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