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Commercial Vehicles Britain's trucks set to grow under new government proposals

Britain's trucks set to grow under new government proposals

The government is launching two consultations on longer and larger HGVs.
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2020
Commercial Vehicles UK HGV registrations plunge by more than 73% in Q2

UK HGV registrations plunge by more than 73% in Q2

The market was hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Commercial Vehicles Nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks down by 60 percent since 2013

Nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks down by 60 percent since 2013

One haulage industry body says output will have fallen at least 80 percent by 2025.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
General Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

Figures show truck traffic already back to pre-Covid-19 levels

And car traffic isn't far behind.
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Safety Increased HGV speed limit has "no impact" on safety, report says

Increased HGV speed limit has "no impact" on safety, report says

The government report suggests there was no impact on emissions, either.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2020
Safety HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

HGV MoTs will recommence from next week after three-month delay

July 4 will see tests return after coronavirus halted proceedings.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Disgruntled lorry driver parks on boss's Ferrari

Disgruntled lorry driver parks on boss's Ferrari

There are a lot of stories about how this might happen.
By Chris Bruce 11 May 2020
Commercial Vehicles New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

New rules to help HGV and bus drivers renew licences in lockdown

Changes to medical requirements should make it easier for drivers to renew their licences.
By James Fossdyke 21 April 2020
Safety London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

London postpones introduction of stricter rules for freight vehicles

Rules on safety and emissions are being delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle production fell by almost 14 percent last month

UK commercial vehicle production fell by almost 14 percent last month

The news comes after a double-digit drop in output in January.
By James Fossdyke 31 March 2020
Police Police 'supercab' trucks are patrolling the M25 to help improve safety

Police 'supercab' trucks are patrolling the M25 to help improve safety

The HGV tractor units are being deployed to catch drivers using phones.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Renderings This Bugatti hyper truck concept is the fastest fictional lorry

This Bugatti hyper truck concept is the fastest fictional lorry

We can only imagine.
By Jacob Oliva 06 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

And plans for a new lorry park are being shelved.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2020
Commercial Vehicles Motor industry blames fall in van production on 'model changeovers'

Motor industry blames fall in van production on 'model changeovers'

The SMMT says "regulatory issues" also contributed.
By James Fossdyke 04 February 2020
04:38 Crashes / Wrecks Driver escapes fiery lorry crash with just minor injuries

Driver escapes fiery lorry crash with just minor injuries

The articulated lorry lost its steering and slammed into a concrete bridge.
By Christopher Smith 01 January 2020
Commercial Vehicles Check out the world's first all-electric fire engine

Check out the world's first all-electric fire engine

Some EV skeptics and naysayers might call this an "oxymoron."
By Steven Loveday 24 December 2019
Commercial Vehicles All-electric Nikola Tre HGV revealed

All-electric Nikola Tre HGV revealed

At least in Europe, Nikola starts with a battery-electric Tre model, which is expected to get a hydrogen fuel cell version later.
By Mark Kane 04 December 2019
Commercial Vehicles UK's Prodrive to assist Volta's electric truck in development

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 04 November 2019
Safety London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

London launches 'world-leading' lorry safety scheme

Businesses are being urged to get their vehicles permits as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 01 November 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 31 October 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 29 October 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 22 October 2019
Commercial Vehicles Freight industry warns of clean air zone 'limitations'

Freight industry warns of clean air zone 'limitations'

Haulage firms would rather see investment in electric vehicles and traffic calming.
By James Fossdyke 27 September 2019
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