‘Set financial standing levels in pounds, not euros’
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for the UK to set its own transport operator financial standing requirements in pounds sterling after Brexit is formalised in 2019 – or […]
Scania to appeal EC ‘cartel’ fine
Volkswagen subsidiary Scania has vowed to appeal against a decision by the European Commission (EC) to fine it more than €880 million, after finding that the manufacturer broke EU price-fixing […]
‘Undetectable’ tacho cheating by foreign operators
The DVSA has recorded a 21 per cent increase in the detection of tachograph cheating offences from April 2016 to March 2017 compared to the previous year, with the vast […]
Light refreshment for DAF LF
DAF has revamped its British-built LF light/medium-weight truck with a new 3.8-litre engine which is says is ideal for light urban distribution applications. Trucks fitted with the new PX-4 engine […]
-
Volvo to launch hybrid and gas long-haul trucks
Volvo Trucks is set to launch a concept heavy-duty long-haul hybrid truck along with production gas-powered engines before the end of the year, as it seeks alternatives to diesel for […]
-
DfT calls time on annual test exemptions for specialised vehicles
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced its intention to change the law around roadworthiness requirements for certain specialised heavy vehicles, following a consultation into current exemptions from the annual […]
DAF completes refreshed CF and XF ranges
Paccar subsidiary DAF has completed the refreshment of its CF and XF range that was announced at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham last April. The new models are claimed […]
DfT platooning trial sparks national debate
The news announced last month that the Department for Transport (DfT) is to fund a trial of platooning lorries on UK roads was received with varying degrees of enthusiasm from […]
DVSA steps up fight against illegal waste transport
The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched a new intelligence-sharing initiative with the Environment Agency, to help better coordinate enforcement surrounding the illegal carriage of waste. Under a […]
