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UK's Prodrive to assist Volta's electric truck in development

Volta's futuristic electric truck is designed to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.
By Mark Kane Nov 04, 2019
Safety London launches

London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

Businesses are being urged to get their vehicles permits as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke Nov 01, 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke Oct 31, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai reveals hydrogen-powered HGV concept

Hyundai reveals hydrogen-powered HGV concept

The company is also considering entering the U.S. commercial vehicle market.
By Anthony Alaniz Oct 29, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Hyundai teases hydrogen-powered HGV with refrigerated trailer

Hyundai teases hydrogen-powered HGV with refrigerated trailer

The concept's name originates from the Roman god of the seas.
By Adrian Padeanu Oct 22, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Freight industry warns of clean air zone

Freight industry warns of clean air zone 'limitations'

Haulage firms would rather see investment in electric vehicles and traffic calming.
By James Fossdyke Sep 27, 2019
Government Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

But the Road Haulage Association it's just a plot to raise more money.
By James Fossdyke Sep 04, 2019
Motorsport.com Renault issues F1 truck crash update

Renault issues F1 truck crash update

The Renault truck driver injured in a crash on the way to the Hungarian Grand Prix has been flown home to recover, as the team confirmed its preparations for the weekend have not been affected by the incident.
By Jonathan Noble Aug 01, 2019
Safety London

London's new truck safety scheme 'will not achieve zero harm'

New scheme will mean trucks must meet minimum visibility criteria to drive in London.
By James Fossdyke Jul 30, 2019
Motorsport.com Renault F1 team truck involved in road accident in Hungary

Renault F1 team truck involved in road accident in Hungary

A Renault Formula 1 team truck was involved in an accident in Hungary this morning on its way from Hockenheim to the next race in Budapest.
By Adam Cooper Jul 29, 2019
Technology Motorway signs could soon go multi-lingual to help foreign truckers

Motorway signs could soon go multi-lingual to help foreign truckers

Signposts will 'speak' nine foreign languages.
By James Fossdyke Jul 15, 2019
Safety HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

HGV speed limit increase may have improved safety, report suggests

Government report also suggests the change has saved businesses millions.
By James Fossdyke Jul 02, 2019
Green HGV association calls for

HGV association calls for 'rethink' of clean air zones

The Road Haulage Association says the proposed schemes in Leeds and Birmingham target HGVs "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke Jun 26, 2019
Safety Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Proposals suggest banning tyres more than nine years old from use on HGVs and buses.
By James Fossdyke Jun 24, 2019
Safety Public

Public 'supportive' of London's new HGV safety rules, says TfL

But the Freight Transport Association says policymakers should concentrate on other areas of vehicle safety.
By James Fossdyke May 01, 2019
Green Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

The National Infrastructure Commission also said the UK could decarbonise road and rail freight by 2050.
By James Fossdyke Apr 22, 2019
Renderings Alfa Romeo truck would beautify the commercial segment

Alfa Romeo truck would beautify the commercial segment

Please make this a reality.
By Jacob Oliva Feb 04, 2019
Safety Plans to remove dangerous HGVs from London

Plans to remove dangerous HGVs from London's roads progress

The Direct Vision Standard, which will govern HGV blind spots, is set to arrive in 2020.
By James Fossdyke Jan 11, 2019
00:19 Crashes / Wrecks Watch FedEx truck damage badly-parked Porsche Cayenne

Watch FedEx truck damage badly-parked Porsche Cayenne

Which do you think was at fault?
By Jacob Oliva Nov 04, 2018
General M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

M6 Toll price increases criticised, could lead to HGV abandonment

One freight group says the move will increase pollution in Birmingham.
By James Fossdyke Jul 05, 2018
Safety VR tech aims to educate HGV drivers about blind spots

VR tech aims to educate HGV drivers about blind spots

High-tech headgear shows truckers what they're missing... in their mirrors
By James Fossdyke May 04, 2018
Government Business may be hit by clean air legislation, HGV industry warns

Business may be hit by clean air legislation, HGV industry warns

Three organisations involved in haulage have asked for government support.
By James Fossdyke Apr 19, 2018
Government Government introduces new HGV tax rules to fight pollution

Government introduces new HGV tax rules to fight pollution

From 2019, trucks that don't meet the latest emissions standards will pay extra tax.
By James Fossdyke Apr 03, 2018
Government Police get three new

Police get three new 'Supercab' HGVs to catch dangerous drivers

The unmarked trucks will record evidence of dangerous driving on England's motorways.
By James Fossdyke Feb 14, 2018
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