UK commercial vehicle manufacturing rose 33.7% in February to 8,344 units. Production increased 6.5% in first two months of 2015, with 13,787 CVs manufactured as demand from the home market drives sector performance, buoyed by strong exports. "The surge in output from UK commercial vehicle manufacturers in February has put the sector on a strong footing for the year ahead," said Mike Hawes, … [Read more...]
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Streamlined lorries get EU go-ahead
The European Parliament has voted to end brick-shaped lorries, clearing the way for advances in fuel efficiency and safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. The new law allows lorrymakers to produce new designs but industry lobbyists secured a ban until 2022 even though the new designs are voluntary, not mandatory. The Commission will propose new safety requirements for trucks by amending … [Read more...]
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The CV Show has just launched its own official YouTube channel promoting the event and its exhibitors’ activities. Subscribe to the new channel by visiting https://www.youtube.com/TheCVShowTV. … [Read more...]
CV Show heading for record
According to the organisers of CV Show 2015, there will be more tankers and trailers on display than have been seen since the pre-recession Show of 2008. Key players in this particular sector will include Cartwright Group, Doll Fahrzeugbau, Don-Bur, Lawrence David, Montracon, SDC, Tiger Trailers and Van Hool. Show organisers are particularly pleased to see Don-Bur return to the CV Show after … [Read more...]
CV manufacturing returned to growth in December
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing rose 12.6% in December, the first month of growth since July 2013. Output fell 19.7% in 2014, but a month of growth heralds brighter future Growing demand at home helped to drive December growth, despite deflated export markets. "The growth of commercial vehicle manufacturing output in December represents a turning point in the sector’s fortunes," … [Read more...]
Truckers get best sat-navs so far
Garmin announced its most advanced truck sat navs yet, the dēzl 570 and dēzl 770. The two new sat navs feature large 5 and 7-Inch glass displays in a rugged housing that make it easy to see information at a glance, even on a large dashboard. Designed to assist truckers on the road in the best possible way, the dēzl devices add a range of new truck-specific features, such as easy route … [Read more...]
MB Citan finance deal improves
With finance starting from £179 per month, it is now easier than ever before to drive away in a new Mercedes-Benz Van. Priced from £179 per month, Citan achieves up to 65.7 mpg combined, offering a combination of a large load compartment, compact dimensions and exceptional manoeuvrability. Starting from an additional £100 per month, the Sprinter caters for the other end of the size and … [Read more...]
Bus blaze probed as possible arson
Investigations are underway into the cause of a fire which destroyed 36 buses and other vehicles in South Wales. Police will study close circuit television images of the 1st Call Coaches, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil depot after the blaze was reported early Sunday morning where the vehicles were closely packed to hinder vandalism and fuel theft. … [Read more...]
Fleets facing bigger fines for safety breaches they can avoid
Smaller vehicle fleets are putting safety on the back seat and not being proactive to protect themselves from potentially huge claims. Brake and Licence Bureau questioned 228 fleets about driver education and the topics they cover, including mobile phone use and speeding. Around half (49%) operate fewer than 100 vehicles and they found a third are failing to educate or train their drivers in … [Read more...]
Lorries get higher speed limit next year
The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single carriageways announced in July this year. The announcement will ensure that as of 6 April 2015, lorry drivers have speed limits that are better suited to a modern transport network. Transport Minister Claire Perry … [Read more...]