The government has launched a consultation into proposals for a two metre increase in the length of articulated lorries operating within the existing weight limit of 44 tonnes
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Clipper has taken on 16 new Iveco trucks for its New Look distribution account
Ten teams from the UK and Ireland have reach the semi-finals of Volvo Trucks’ and Volvo Buses’ worldwide competition and training programme for mechanics and service personnel
After a tough few years the commercial vehicle market is ready to bounce back with new environmentally-friendly designs and fuel saving technology.
Lucy Tesseras takes a look at what’s on offer as manufacturers prepare for the CV show in April.
Renault Trucks has launched Renault NavTruck, a custom-developed turn-by-turn GPS navigation iPhone app for professional drivers.
Mercedes Benz parent Daimler Trucks turned a 1bn euro loss in 2009 into a 1.3bn euro profit (EBIT) last year. Unit sales by 37 per cent to 355,300 vehicles and revenue increased by 31 per cent to 24bn euros
Volvo trucks has reported a 95 per cent rise in worldwide truck deliveries in January 2011, compared to the same month last year
Wincanton has taken 11 aerodynamic high cube trailers for its contract with pipework supplier Wavin
Truck maker DAF strengthened its position in Europe last year taking 15.2 per cent of the market for trucks over 15 tonnes – up from 14.8 per cent last year
The CV Show returns to the NEC in April after a three year absence. Fourteen vehicle manufacturers will be there, including DAF, Mercedes and MAN
