Author: Connor ORouke

Hyundai Motor’s Hydrogen Mobility Solution has won the International Truck of the Year (IToY) Truck Innovation Award. This results from a joint venture between Hyundai and H2 Energy was established to accelerate our Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Vision 2030. Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility was set up by Hyundai Motor Company and H2 Energy earlier this

British commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bevan Group has introduced a comprehensive five-year warranty on its products. The West Midlands-based company says the new warranty will deliver greater peace of mind for its customers and ‘underlines its confidence in the quality of its products, processes and people’. The new warranty covers all elements of the manufacturing process,

DAF Trucks has opened its second dealership in Paris. The opening of the completely new truck sales, parts and service centre in Louvres, just north of the French capital, follows the 2017 commissioning of a new dealership, south of Paris, in Massy. The new DAF Trucks Paris dealership in Louvres is strategically located close to

Schmitz Cargobull has won a sustainability awards from a German specialist automotive publisher for its EcoDuo transport concept. Expert judges from the Huss-Verlag publishing house recognised the company in the Concept and Initiative category. The EcoDuo is two standard semi-trailers, connected by a dolly and towed by a tractor unit. Andreas Schmitz, Chairman of the

A fleet of 40 dual-powered Yutong trolleybuses has entered service in Mexico City as one of the world’s largest urban municipalities seeks to improve public transport and improve air quality. A further 23 of the models will be delivered in December and will enter service soon after. Speaking at a launch ceremony, Claudia Sheimbaum, Mayor

Marangoni Retreading Systems mission is offering a product of the highest quality at the state of the art of retreading technology. The ultimate goal is to help the end-user to contain costs thanks to the use of highly reliable tyres able to ensure greater efficiency and to avoid the risk of vehicle downtime. This is

The Fleet Operation Recognition Scheme (FORS) has created an animation and infographic to showcase how the scheme helps local authorities meet air quality targets. FORS is the go-to voluntary accreditation scheme for the road transport industry. It works nationally with 5,000 members using a progressive model to drive-up standards, offering a clear route to best-practice

Crouch Recovery has added a DAF XF 530 FAS, a 6×2 rigid with rear lift-axle, to its recovery fleet as business continues to grow for the specialist UK operation. With contracted work and emergency calls from across the UK and Europe, the operator now runs some 125 vehicles out of six modern bases spread across

For the first time, Tata Steel is offering an abrasion resistant strip product, with Valast 450. The new product enhances Tata Steel’s offer to longstanding customers including global manufacturers of construction, mining and agriculture equipment, who now have a dependable technical partner in Tata Steel, as well as a dependable product. Valast 450 provides superior

The government must urgently act on the recommendations detailed in the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce Phase 2 Report, according to the Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI). The report, released this week, sets out a clear path for government to take to assist the transport sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTAI. Aidan

In response to comments made in the media this morning (November 26) of alleged “organisational dysfunctionality, inefficiency and poor regulatory oversight by the RSA”, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, spoke in its defence. Mr Flynn said: “In the view of FTAI, recent comments in the media regarding alleged ‘organisational dysfunctionality, inefficiency and poor regulatory