With the recessions of the late 1990s and 2000s seemingly over it is reported that we are now more affluent with more disposable income to spend. Previously very popular recreational and workhorse pick-ups, picked-up their UK sales last year with a 15%% increase over 2013 with 33,843 registrations. So far this year they are up again by 22.8%.units over … [Read more...]
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Newslines
Aston Martin is considering a U.S. factory in Alabama to be near its industrial partner Daimler, the British sports car maker's CEO Andy Palmer told a UK car magazine Autocar. Aston has had expressions of interest for a new factory from U.S. states and from countries around the world, including the UK. Manufacturers cite the risk of supply chain … [Read more...]
CVs are coming back from the brink
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders saw an increase in demand for UK-built commercial vehicles last month. Britain produced 9,648 vans and trucks in March, representing an uplift of 43.3% over last year. In the first quarter of the year, 23,435 commercial vehicles were produced, marking 19.1% growth following reduced output in 2014. This … [Read more...]
Newslines
Vauxhall is the UK’s only volume van manufacturer and is debuting the new Corsavan at the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC until 16 April alongside its full line-up of British-built Vivaro vans. The Luton-based manufacturer will also announce plans to offer Vivaro customers an in-house sign writing and wrap service as well as bespoke racking and … [Read more...]
Transit leads Ford CV celebrations this week
Ford is celebrating 50 years of their Transit range at the Commercial Vehicle Show which opened on Tuesday this week at the NEC Birmingham and runs through until tomorrow. Transit has been market leader for the 49 consecutive years and the latest incarnation consists of the Courier, Connect, Custom and Van models. The 50th anniversary celebrations … [Read more...]
Higher speed limits for lorries now in force
The change to HGV speed limits this week will improve road safety for all road users, says the Freight Transport Association. FTA was voicing its support for the HGV national speed limit on single carriageway roads increased from 40mph to 50mph yesterday. The Department for Transport (DfT) revealed in July 2014 that the change to the national speed … [Read more...]
Substantial growth in UK CV production
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Business lines
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 … [Read more...]
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