The innovative British designed and engineered Morris JE retro van with electric powertrain will be the subject of discussion at Autolink 25 next Tuesday in Leckwith Stadium, Cardiff.
Inspired by the 1930s Morris J cv, production is scheduled to start in mid 2026 with both van and subsequently pickup and minibus derivatives having a one-tonne payload and 250 miles range from £61,000 and the creators want to meet potential component suppliers at the event.
Designed to raise standards and drive confidence across the unregulated commercial vehicle maintenance sector, government and industry has united to launch the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme.
MPRS is a new single rating system introduced to bring consistency to performance ratings and generate more transparency for vehicle operators and workshop facilities in much the same way as through the retail car sector.
Swansea has the highest percentage of leased Honda models in Britain.
The data was compiled by Leasecar in a nationwide survey which looked at model types and powertrains registered with the DVLA and other sources.
The RAC is rolling out its mechanic apprenticeship scheme across England for the first time in a new partnership with Humberside Motor Trades Group Training Association College.
In addition to schemes in the south and the west country, students in the north of England can now apply for the ‘RAC Academy’ at the Hull-based college, where they will be supported through their Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship with real roadside experience.
