• Scania and Merc respond to new DAF XG

    Published On: Wednesday 23 June 2021

    Scania has responded to the launch of DAF’s XG and XG+ long-cab by offering a 270 mm extension to its S and R cabs, while Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new [...]

  • DVSA reopens ATF application process

    Published On: Wednesday 16 June 2021

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it will now allow prospective authorised testing facility (ATF) providers to apply for new ATFs – provided they meet certain criteria [...]

  • DAF unveils new truck lineup

    Published On: Friday 11 June 2021

    DAF has revealed its New Generation truck range – including the new XF, XG and XG+ vehicles – which will begin production in October, starting with 4×2 tractors and rigids. [...]

  • Driver recruitment action required now, warns report

    Published On: Wednesday 9 June 2021

    A combination of Covid-19, economic recovery, Brexit and continuing poor pay and conditions could lead to a severe shortfall in available truck driver numbers this summer and beyond, warns the [...]

  • DVSA reopens ATF application process

    Published On: Friday 4 June 2021

    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced it will now allow prospective authorised testing facility (ATF) providers to apply for new ATFs – provided they meet certain criteria [...]

  • Daimler and Volvo launch hydrogen hook-up

    Published On: Wednesday 26 May 2021

    Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have officially launched cellcentric, their joint-venture enterprise to develop hydrogen fuel cells as a power source for future generations of electric long-haul trucks. Their goal [...]

  • New Merc boss lays out road ahead

    Published On: Tuesday 25 May 2021

    After just 100 days in post as director of Mercedes- Benz Truck Europe and Latin America, Karin Rådström faced investors and press at a Daimler Truck Strategy Day conference. Daimler [...]

  • Industry gears up for ITT Hub

    Published On: Monday 24 May 2021

    Around 150 exhibitors are set to attend the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire for the forthcoming inaugural ITT Hub (Innovation & Technology in Transport). A major emphasis [...]

  • HGV market on road to recovery

    Published On: Monday 24 May 2021

    New HGV registrations were up by 9.5 per cent in the first three months of this year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders [...]