Author: Eoin Cuttle

Already operating the largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe, Danish transport company DFDS is currently replacing the remainder of its diesel trucks with electric trucks as part of its goal to decarbonise the supply chain.

UK haulier Elddis Transport has continued its tradition of investing early in the latest Mercedes-Benz truck technology – taking delivery of the first Actros L ProCabin to hit the roads in the North East.

Following last week’s announcement that Austone Tires will enter the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) through Garret Trucksport, the brand’s parent company Prinx Chengshan has revealed the eye-catching livery that will adorn the team’s MAN racing truck.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland and Fiat have announced a new four-year partnership, which will see the iconic Italian car brand become the official car partner of Team Ireland through the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

Workshop equipment supplier Maha, has partnered with technology firm dSpace to develop test benches for periodic technical inspections and functional tests of automated and autonomous vehicles in workshops.

Austone Tires, represented in Ireland by Euro Tyre Sales, is set to enter the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), following the announcement that it will be the main sponsor of Garret Trucksport starting in 2025.

Van Hool, a Belgian coachbuilder and manufacturer of buses and trailers, has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering Ltd and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK for the UK and Ireland.

NAPA Auto Parts UK and Ireland has launched a promotion throughout the month of May to celebrate 100 years of NAPA.

The Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) regime is overseen by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Similar to the roadworthiness test for cars, the NCT, the CVRT ensures an optimum level of roadworthiness for vans and commercial vehicles on our roads.

Mercedes-Benz has given us a first glimpse of what its electric vans could look like in the near future. Called the ‘Vision V’, this concept model is built on the new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), which Mercedes-Benz says will redefine the privately positioned van and take it into the luxury segment.

Flynt, a Chinese-backed, Dutch electric van start-up, has unveiled its first all-electric light commercial vehicle ahead of its European launch in 2026.