What products and staff will be on the Renault stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show? After the UK debut of the multi-award-winning New Master at last year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, Renault is returning to the NEC with a strong focus on helping businesses make the transition to an all-electric fleet. During the long-established event,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Seb Brechon, Head of LCV and PRO+ at Renault UK
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Excellent condition: A busy start to the year for van auctions
Many of those involved in the van auction sector have reported a busy period of activity so far this year, boosted by a good range of vehicles available as well as strong engagement from buyers. According to auction house BCA, light commercial vehicle values strengthened early in 2025, building on the broader LCV marketplace recovery… Continue reading Excellent condition: A busy start to the year for van auctions
Michelin tyre policy reduces downtime for David Bratt & Sons
Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons said it has drastically reduced downtime across its fleet of commercial vehicles since switching to an exclusive Michelin tyre policy. The business moved to Michelin from a rival tyre manufacturer following a thorough consultation with service provider Quinton Tyres and Michelin Business Territory Manager, Matthew Parkinson. It runs… Continue reading Michelin tyre policy reduces downtime for David Bratt & Sons
Electric Yutong bus for AirSym’s Harry Potter tours
AirSym has taken delivery of an electric double-decker Yutong U11DD bus to support its latest business win: transporting customers to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour. The Heathrow-based business, which also provides executive transfers from and to the UK’s busiest airport, runs an entirely Ultra Low Emission Zone compliant fleet. Running from 9am to… Continue reading Electric Yutong bus for AirSym’s Harry Potter tours
Stagecoach’s Chesterfield bus depot goes electric
E-fleet solutions provider VEV has announced the completion of Stagecoach’s electric bus hub in Chesterfield. Working closely with Stagecoach, VEV provided comprehensive support for its electrification strategy starting with detailed fleet and power analysis, followed by charger installation, staff training, 24/7 operational assistance, generating insights on its electric fleet operations. The project is one of… Continue reading Stagecoach’s Chesterfield bus depot goes electric
Subcline commercial vehicles – February 2025
Statistical data> Enrollments Publication period: 12 March 2025 Reference period of data: February 2025 The UNRAE communicates the estimate of the registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with PTT up to 3.5 t) Download Annex: Autocarri_fu_2025_67d19edf00007.pdf To view the content it is necessary Accept the installation of Calameo cookies Tag: trucks, enrollments, commercial vehicles, Italy, 2025,… Continue reading Subcline commercial vehicles – February 2025
Employees need reliable perspectives according to automotive spin-off
The Supervisory Board of Continental AG has cleared the way for the division of the group. The representatives of the employees also approved the spin-off of the automotive sector. Now the Continental shareholders have to agree at the general meeting on April 25, 2025. “For us as an employee bank on the supervisory board of… Continue reading Employees need reliable perspectives according to automotive spin-off
Targeted billions of investments for infrastructure and craft
Nadine Boguslawski, the IG Metall tariff and handicraft officer: “Even a sustainable craft needs the special fund agreed by the future federal government. It is important that the 500 billion euros not only realized, but above all invested precisely: the country needs a basic renovation and a precise path into modern, affordable and ecological energies,… Continue reading Targeted billions of investments for infrastructure and craft
Action day: IG Metall demands modern industrial country, strong welfare state and safe jobs
Frankfurt am Main – After completing the explorations between the Union and the SPD, IG Metall wants to increase the pressure on the current coalition negotiations. Under the motto “My workplace. Our industrial country. Our future! ” will take several ten thousand employees nationwide next Saturday, March 15th. You are calling for a government program… Continue reading Action day: IG Metall demands modern industrial country, strong welfare state and safe jobs
UK Automotive collaborates globally to compete globally
The UK may no longer be in the EU but our relationship with the bloc remains critically important. The issue of defence and security looks likely to dominate that relationship and rightly so but we must also remember that our sector, like many others, is integrated operationally, with, in our case, massive volumes of vehicles… Continue reading UK Automotive collaborates globally to compete globally