Volkswagen Multivan named Most Practical Tow Car at What Car? 2022 Tow Car Awards
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Multivan has been named Most Practical Tow Car at the What Car? 2022 Tow Car Awards.
ID. Buzz production: Up to 130,000 units per year from Hanover
With the production start of the ID. Buzz [1] , the VWCV plant in Hanover is now the third German production site for vehicles of the ID. family.
Cilt and Logistics UK launch unique government-backed campaign, Generation logistics
The logistics industry has today (15 June 2022) taken a decisive step to address the industry’s long- term recruitment and staff retention issues with the launch of a major new awareness and recruitment campaign, Generation Logistics. Co-ordinated by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and Logistics UK
Hennessey Tests VelociRaptor 600 at Glamis Sand Dunes
Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, pushes its vehicles to the limit with unique 'Fire & Ice' durability testing. The multi-venue program challenges its re-engineered vehicles – including the Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 – to extreme cold and hot temperatures while driving under brutal conditions.
Uncertain conditions continue to put pressure on supply chains, says Logistics UK
The disruption to global supply chains, which began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and had a significant knock-on effect on businesses around the globe, looks set to continue throughout 2022, according to the annual Logistics Report from business group Logistics UK.
Supply constraints continue to impact LCV market
“Light commercial vehicle registration experiences its fifth consecutive month of decline, as global supply issues continue to frustrate the market”, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), commenting on the latest SMMT's light commercial vehicle registration figures.
Logistics plays vital role in levelling up agenda, according to new report
Logistics UK today (07 June 2022) supported the launch of a report investigating The Impact of Logistics Sites in the UK, commissioned by Amazon and produced by Frontier Economics. The launch was held as part of a Logistics of Levelling Up round-table held at the House of Commons and sponsored by Ben Everitt MP, Member of the Levelling Up, Housing
FIAT launches the New Doblò and E-Doblò, driven by ingenuity for everyday tasks
With E-Doblò, the brand continues its electrification strategy: FIAT by 2024 aims to go fully electric on every new model in Europe and to offer an all-electric range from 2027. Furthermore, New E-Doblò hits another milestone as the third electric vehicle for FIAT PROFESSIONAL, after E-Ducato and E-Scudo.
Isuzu UK appoint thirteen authorised dealers to support the New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu UK have appointed thirteen current dealers as authorised Isuzu Arctic Trucks dealers, enabling these selected dealers to support the sales, servicing and requirements for the recently launched All-New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35.
Hannover goes electric: ID. Buzz serial production starts at the Bulli plant
At the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) brand’s main plant in Hannover, where production of the ID. Buzz Cargo [1] has already begun, serial production of the ID. Buzz [1] is now starting. Josef Baumert, Member of the VWCV Brand Management Board for Production and Logistics, and Stavros Christidis, Chairman of the VWCV Works Council,
Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains UK’s best-selling new electric van
The award-winning Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV), according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Volkswagen unveils two ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired ID. Buzz vehicles at Star Wars Celebration
Two very special ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ inspired Volkswagen ID. Buzz 1 are part of this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California (May 26-29), part of the brand’s ongoing collaboration with the new series, coming to Disney+ on May 27. The showcars, ID. Buzz ‘Light Side Edition’ and the ID. Buzz ‘Dark Side Edition’, embody the Light and Dark
Safety first: Euro NCAP awards “five stars” to the new Multivan
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Multivan scores impressively in the prestigious Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) in the categories of crash safety and the function of the assistance systems. As a result, it received the highest rating of “five stars”.
Isuzu UK celebrates ten years of D-Max and nearly 50,000 sales
Ten years ago this week, Isuzu UK launched the then-new Isuzu D-Max, following its UK premiere at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham (24 – 26 April 2012), with the Isuzu D-Max replacing the outgoing Isuzu Rodeo pick-up model.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches ‘Try Before You Buy’ scheme for Caddy California
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a ‘Try Before You Buy’ scheme for the new Caddy California, offering customers the chance to hire the compact camper for seven days.
Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan’ to switch owners to electric
More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of chargepoint infrastructure, according to new research published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). An SMMT survey by Savanta ComRes found that 57% of people who own or lease a van in the UK are worried that they
Isuzu UK reveal show special D-Max Arctic Trucks Basecamp at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2022
Isuzu UK has revealed a unique show-special version of the All-New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35, codenamed Basecamp, at this year’s CV Show.
Trials of UK's first zero emission automated logistics HGV taking place in the North East
The revolutionary 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (CAL) project progresses with autonomous driving testing of the UK's first automated 40 tonne truck, powered by 5G, at Vantec in Sunderland.
Ford Opens Order Books for Tougher, Smarter, More Powerful Next-Gen Ranger Raptor
Order books for the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor are now open, enabling customers to specify and order the ultimate performance pick-up.
Ford Partners with Construction Industry to “Make it Visible” – a suicide prevention campaign that cannot be missed
Ford has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to “Make it Visible” – a new high-visibility campaign using higher-viz safety vests to grab attention and point people in the direction of help when needed.
Volta Trucks reveals Carrier Transicold as the supplier of refrigerated equipment at CV Show in Birmingham
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the selection of Carrier Transicold as the sole supplier of refrigerated equipment for the full-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider
The new ID. Buzz and the ID. Buzz Cargo: Clean design along classic lines for modern-day mobility
An icon returns! With the ID. Buzz 1 and the ID. Buzz Cargo 1 , Volkswagen brings the T1’s DNA into the present – and the future. Like the first 1950 Bus, the new models are cleanly and functionally designed, while at the same time evoking a number of emotions. But how was that accomplished? Volkswagen designers provide exclusive insights into
Isuzu D-Max voted Trade Van Driver’s ‘Best Workhorse Pick-up’ for an unprecedented tenth year in a row
The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max has claimed another accolade in 2022, having been awarded Trade Van Driver’s ‘Best Workhorse Pick-up’ accolade. Trade Van Driver is the only magazine which caters for the owner-driver and small fleet operator with its awards judged by both the magazine’s journalists and readers, who use pick-up trucks for their
LCV values remain under pressure in March as market dynamics change
Despite rising sold volumes and March 2022 recording the third highest average monthly value for LCVs, BCA highlights that dynamics are changing as external economic factors influence the wider marketplace.
Commercial vehicle production accelerates as March output surpasses pre-pandemic levels
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 57.0% in the first quarter of 2022 according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 25,268 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches rolled out of British factories in Q1, including 10,130 units in March alone, a year-on-year increase of 64.3% in the month.