New truck market surge likely short-lived, say experts
Published On: Wednesday 28 August 2019
The UK’s new truck market grew by 34 per cent in the first half of the year, with 27,464 vehicles registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders [...]
A court judgment appears to have clarified the circumstances in which the use of a mobile phone or handheld device while at the wheel constitutes a specific offence. The law [...]
Scania has launched a 540hp version of its 13-litre engine, taking the straight-six into the 500+ power rating that was previously the preserve of its 16-litre V8s. The new engine [...]
Steve Banner explores the latest efficiency-boosting workshop technology Wearable technology could be about to make the lives of workshop employees a whole lot easier and speed up repairs, says Renault [...]
Flogas UK has announced the addition of two new Bio-LNG powered trucks to its fleet in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint. The energy company, which helps businesses switch [...]
Brexit assumptions contributing to Driver CPC bottleneck
Published On: Tuesday 16 July 2019
The second cycle of Driver CPC training for professional lorry drivers with acquired rights ends this September. With the continuation of the scheme having being earlier called into doubt by [...]
DfT rolls out plan to ban older tyres and steered axle retreads
Published On: Thursday 11 July 2019
The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a promised consultation into its plans to outlaw the use of tyres aged 10 years and older on trucks, trailers, buses, coaches and [...]
FTA slams no-deal Brexit as ‘unacceptable’ for Northern Ireland
Published On: Wednesday 10 July 2019
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has responded with concern to conclusions by Northern Ireland’s civil service (NICS) in a data paper on the province’s likely trade and investment prospects following [...]
Matthew Warden, area director at the motor division of Towergate Insurance, offers his perspective on the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel source In May 2019, Parliament declared climate [...]
