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GRS Group proves low-entry trucks are up to tough construction work, with UK’s largest Econic tipper fleet

The arrival of GRS Group’s latest batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks means the operator is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers. The three new trucks take GRS Group’s Econic line-up to 15 – all are 3235 models,...

VEV Flips the Switch for Shuttle Buses’ Electric Fleet

London, UK  - VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol a world leader in energy, today announced a collaboration with Shuttle Buses, one of the largest bus operators in Ayrshire, Scotland, to electrify its fleet. Shuttle Buses have 50 buses operating commercial services...

Tough Trading: Almost two-thirds of UK van drivers work longer hours as pressure on businesses mounts

Milton Keynes, UK, 2024 – Two-thirds (60%) of UK van drivers are working longer hours as continuing cost pressures contribute to a bleak economic outlook for many, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles*. The survey of 1,000 UK van drivers...

Warburtons adds 38 Tiger Trailers rigid DAF box van trucks to its fleet

Warburtons, Britain’s largest bakery brand, has chosen Tiger Trailers to provide 38 rigid box vans to join its nationwide fleet of vehicles delivering fresh bread to 18,500 stores across the country every day. Approaching Tiger in the winter of 2022,...

OX Delivers secures £1.2 million UK Energy Catalyst grant funding to further strategic roll-out of affordable clean transport for Africa

Leamington Spa, UK : OX Delivers, UK-based emobility start-up, has received a £1.2 million funding grant from Energy Catalyst as the company readies its next-generation affordable all-electric OX4 truck for production. The £1.2 million Energy Catalyst grant will fund the...

Addison Lee hails Volkswagen Multivan hybrid in new fleet deal

Addison Lee, London’s largest private hire and taxi firm, has added 600 new Volkswagen Multivan hybrid vehicles to its fleet, reflecting its commitment to premium, sustainable transport solutions. The new hybrid vehicles will replace the diesel people carriers currently on...

New Renault Trafic E-Tech electric pricing and specification announced, with pre-orders now open

The new Renault Trafic E-Tech 100% electric is now available for pre-ordering, with the fully electric van costing from £34,500 plus VAT after the £5,000 PiVG (Plug-in Van Grant). Customers can pre-order now, with official ordering opening in June...

Lunaz upcycled electric refuse trucks get green light to operate across London

Lunaz UEVs ready for deployment in the capital and other metropolitan areas Supports long-term plan to increase production to 1,100 UEVs per year “From the outset, we’ve built our upcycled electric refuse trucks to meet the DVS five-star standard...

Volkswagen Multivan retains Best Seven-Seater Car crown at 2024 Parkers New Car Awards

The Volkswagen Multivan has been named the Best Seven-Seater Car for the second year in a row at the Parkers New Car Awards 2024. The awards, judged by the Parkers.co.uk team of expert reviewers, rigorously tested every vehicle in each...

Lunaz UEV saves 344 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions compared to a new diesel equivalent, new report reveals

Lunaz UEV proven to be the world’s least polluting refuse truck in new study Upcycled Electric Vehicles (UEV) proven to emit 72% less CO2 than new diesel models When comparing to an all-new electric equivalent, UEVs produce 27% fewer...
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Nissan Qashqai: the original and now even better

Nothing stands still for long in the highly competitive crossover segment that Nissan pioneered with the original Qashqai. In...
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