• Report sets out next steps for autonomous HGV rollout

    Published On: Thursday 4 June 2026

    eFreight Autonomous, the consortium of commercial vehicle and automotive technology experts led by Voltempo, has unveiled findings of its nine-month-long study into autonomous HGVs. The report, Early-stage autonomous vehicle opportunities [...]

  • New Renault Trucks powertrain to offer fuel efficiency boost

    Published On: Thursday 4 June 2026

    Renault Trucks has announced an upgrade to the powertrain of its T, T High, C and K ranges, with the introduction of a new DE13 R engine and a new [...]

  • Megawatt charging hub for Russell Group

    Published On: Tuesday 2 June 2026

    Fleet electrification specialist amphos. has completed the installation of what is said to be Scotland’s first megawatt‑scale charging hub for electric HGVs, delivered for John G. Russell (Russell Group) in [...]

  • Facility providers urged to apply for truck parking upgrade scheme

    Published On: Friday 29 May 2026

    The application process for a multi‑million‑pound scheme to help upgrade lorry parking facilities has been extended, and National Highways is urging site operators to come forward for support. The Lorry [...]

  • Report: ringfence grant funding for smaller fleets to aid EV transition

    Published On: Friday 29 May 2026

    Obstacles preventing the electrification of the UK’s truck parc have been outlined by the progressive operator group TwentyForty in a report, Making the Numbers Work: The Commercial Case For Electric [...]

  • Industry reacts to government fuel duty freeze

    Published On: Wednesday 27 May 2026

    Transport industry trade groups have welcomed the chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement that the current freeze on fuel duty will be extended through the remainder of the year, superseding previous plans [...]

  • MAN boss: grid spending and policy shifts would aid EV switch

    Published On: Monday 25 May 2026

    The UK and other European countries must spend more on their electricity grids to aid the switch to zero-emission transport. So says Alexander Vlaskamp, global chief executive officer at MAN [...]

  • Truck makers win emissions credit concessions

    Published On: Saturday 23 May 2026

    Europe’s truck manufacturers have welcomed the European Commission’s agreement to allow emissions credits to be carried forward when they register trucks and coaches that fall below targets set for the [...]

  • Greater power and fuel choice from Volvo’s new 13-litre engine

    Published On: Thursday 21 May 2026

    Volvo Trucks is set to launch an all-new 13-litre engine to replace its current offering of the same capacity, promising power outputs of up to 560 hp along with improved [...]