In recent months, some of the major commercial vehicle manufacturers have opened technical training centres in the UK, offering a modern environment to deliver practical and theoretical training to apprentices and technicians. With much time, effort and money invested in these facilities, it shows a willingness by vehicle makers to develop employee skills in traditional… Continue reading Let’s get technical: Manufacturer training centres
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Pembroke invests £4m in Exeros AI tech
Pembroke VCT has invested £4m in Exeros Technologies to support team growth and product innovation at the UK-based telematics and AI video intelligence company The new funding from the investment firm is expected to strengthen the UK position of Exeros in a video telematics market expected to exceed $12 billion by 2030. This growth is… Continue reading Pembroke invests £4m in Exeros AI tech
Automated Enviro100AEV wins award for Alexander Dennis
The Alexander Dennis Enviro100AEV electric automated bus has won the Vehicle of the Year title at the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2025. Alecander Dennis received the award in recognition of the pioneering role of the company and its partner Fusion Processing in advancing connected and automated bus technology. The Enviro100AEV is the automated version of the… Continue reading Automated Enviro100AEV wins award for Alexander Dennis
Ending ECOS is the wrong measure at the wrong time
Today’s vehicle production figures, down by a third, are a timely reminder of the multifarious challenges our sector faces. The impact of last month’s unprecedented cyber attack on the UK’s biggest automotive employer was, patently, stark – and while output is recovering after enormous efforts, the supply chain remains under strain. The incident has compounded… Continue reading Ending ECOS is the wrong measure at the wrong time
Cyber attack hits vehicle output with new risk arising from tax charge on auto workers
Vehicle output falls -35.9% in September as cyber incident pauses production at major manufacturer while plant restructuring drives down commercial vehicle volumes. Ahead of Autumn Budget, industry calls on Chancellor to re-align fiscal measures with pro-growth policies to deliver Industrial Strategy. Industry calls for reversal of decision to end automotive Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)… Continue reading Cyber attack hits vehicle output with new risk arising from tax charge on auto workers
Five minutes with… Zoe Maudsley, National Rental Manager at Asset Alliance Group
Tell us about what the Asset Alliance Group does? As a group, we operate across five UK sites and are headquartered in Wolverhampton. Asset Alliance Group has redefined the way companies acquire transport and logistics vehicles and occupies a unique position in the market, as we use our own funds and significant buying power to… Continue reading Five minutes with… Zoe Maudsley, National Rental Manager at Asset Alliance Group
All in a good cause: transport operators and charity work
Over the decades, companies in the road transport sector have taken part in activities designed to benefit local or national charities for causes important to employees and their families. With the availability of advertising space on the side of tractor units and trailers, coupled with the ability to carry essential goods and reach large numbers… Continue reading All in a good cause: transport operators and charity work
V-level qualification should consider automotive sector, says NFDA
The National Franchise Dealers Association (NFDA) has called for the automotive industry to be fully considered as part of the new V-level qualification framework, given the vital role it plays in the UK economy and the transition to net zero. The organisation, which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, has welcomed… Continue reading V-level qualification should consider automotive sector, says NFDA
Used EVs sell a week quicker with battery health certification, says Generational
EV battery health certification specialist Generational has revealed new data showing that used electric vehicles with a battery health certificate sold more than a week quicker on average than those without. Benchmarked against the latest available industry sales data covering the past six months, Generational’s study shows used EVs accompanied by battery health certificate sold 7.3… Continue reading Used EVs sell a week quicker with battery health certification, says Generational
CPT calls for government to address bus and coach driver shortages
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) has urged government to help fill bus and coach driver shortages by removing barriers “preventing new entrants from starting careers behind the wheel”. The UK currently faces a 3.4% shortage of bus drivers and a 12.4% shortage of coach drivers, equivalent to a shortfall of more than 4,000 drivers… Continue reading CPT calls for government to address bus and coach driver shortages