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...]
CV News
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...]
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 … [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 … [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 … [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...]
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