Industry Reactions to Autumn Budget It was a budget that froze fuel duty, announced new ‘levelling-up’ infrastructure schemes, and confirmed continued funding for the switch to electric. Published: 22 November 2021
Government to Extend Cabotage Rights More HGV deliveries could be made with temporary changes to ‘cabotage’ according to the Government. Published: 22 November 2021
Welcome Organisation Belfast Live’s Opening Eyes on Homelessness campaign set out with the mission to raise £25K to help purchase a mobile health unit for local charity, The Welcome Organisation which is now ready to hit the road, with the help of Belfast Live readers and many local businesses. Published: 22 November 2021
More Awards for Mercedes-Benz Vans Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and eSprinter have won more awards from Companies such as What Car? and FN50. Published: 22 November 2021
Mercedes-Benz Vans teams up with EO Charging Mercedes-Benz Vans has partnered with EO Charging to provide customers with electric vehicle (EV) chargers, charge point management software and ongoing support and maintenance. Published: 19 November 2021
Industry lobbies against 2040 UK ban on new diesel trucks According to a Guardian report, several HGV manufacturers and operators are lobbying MPs behind the scenes to postpone the ban on sales of new diesel trucks. Published: 19 November 2021
One in four van drivers targeted by thieves A quarter of van drivers (27%) have been targeted by thieves stealing tools from their vehicle in the past 12 months, according to a new study from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Published: 15 October 2021
HGV Driver Shortage: Industry response to the Government’s measures Business organisation Logistics UK welcomed the package of measures announced by the Government at the end of September. Published: 15 October 2021
Will the UK fuel crisis accelerate the switch to electric? Sellers of plug-in vehicles say petrol shortages has created a spike of interest in electric vehicles. Published: 15 October 2021