• Government faces pressure on fuel duty as price hikes hit hauliers

    Published On: Tuesday 31 March 2026

    Industry trade groups are urging the UK government to mitigate the effect on businesses of significant diesel and petrol price increases since the start of the United States’ war with [...]

  • RHA calls for changes to maximum weight for electric trucks

    Published On: Tuesday 31 March 2026

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on government to increase the maximum authorised gross vehicle weight for electric HGVs from 44 tonnes to 46 tonnes, and axle weight limits [...]

  • Six Chinese entrants expected in European truck market in 2026

    Published On: Friday 27 March 2026

    At least six Chinese heavy truck manufacturers are due to enter the European truck market in 2026, according to a report from respected news agency Reuters. Those identified include BYD, [...]

  • ÂŁ1bn funding boost unveiled for EVs and infrastructure

    Published On: Wednesday 25 March 2026

    The Department for Transport and Office for Zero Emission Vehicles have announced a new ÂŁ1 billion funding package to help commercial fleet operators roll out electric trucks and vans, and [...]

  • Dartford M25 site secured for CV charging hub

    Published On: Tuesday 24 March 2026

    Aegis Energy has announced that it has secured a strategically located site for a new commercial vehicle charging hub, 1.4 miles from the Dartford Crossing at a key M25 freight [...]

  • Windrose Global E700 tractor begins UK tour at Tilbury

    Published On: Friday 20 March 2026

    The first Windrose Global E700 tractor unit has arrived in the UK, and is undergoing a nationwide tour of logistics sites and truck charging locations to demonstrate how long-range electric [...]

  • MAN unveils 250-tonne tractor

    Published On: Thursday 19 March 2026

    Traton subsidiary MAN has launched a new 250-tonne 8×4 heavy-haulage tractor. Powered by MAN’s 640 hp/3000 Nm D3876 six-cylinder engine, the powertrain features a WSK torque-converter clutch integrated into the [...]

  • Renault Group to take control of van developer Flexis

    Published On: Tuesday 17 March 2026

    Renault Group aims to take full control of electric van developer Flexis: ending its joint venture with Volvo Group and CMA CGM. The Renault and Volvo Groups each own 45 [...]

  • MPs and peers join industry call for safer truck parking

    Published On: Friday 13 March 2026

    More than a hundred MPs and peers have joined the call for improvements in roadside facilities for HGV and coach drivers, as part of the drive to tackle freight crime. [...]