Author: James Dixon

Renault Trucks will be showcasing both its 100 per cent electric ZE range and the environmentally friendly Range T Fuel Eco at the virtual Commercial Motor Show. The event takes place from September 29 to October 1 and recreates the excitement of a bustling trade exhibition, from the socially distanced comfort of your keyboard. Renault

The UK government is working on a new strategy to become a world leader in hydrogen. During a recent Environmental Audit Committee session, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Alok Sharma confirmed that the forthcoming ‘Energy White Paper’ will include plans for hydrogen. This will also be followed by a detailed strategy

Mahindra & Mahindra, one of India’s largest car companies has signed a memorandum of understanding with REE Automotive to develop and manufacture electric commercial vehicles for global markets. Technology company REE Automotive has already developed a flat and modular EV platform suitable for light and medium duty logistics. It is hoped the collaboration will leverage

In response to the publication of the government’s Brexit Readiness Action Plan today (September 9), Aidan Flynn, general manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI) says the industry needs to test new systems now. Flynn says: “With just 16 weeks until the end of the Brexit transition period, FTAI is urging the government to allow the logistics

Operators of new DAF CF and XF vehicles are being urged to use their ‘Driver Training Vouchers’ to take advantage of free driver training. With social distancing restrictions still affecting interaction with customers, DAF Trucks has modified its driver training programme, to enable professional ‘Covid-compatible’, front-line driver training at customers’ locations. DAF Driver Training Vouchers

Renault Pro+ tells us that its popular ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ offer on Kangoo, Trafic and Master will continue for September and October. It says that this offer should support Irish businesses with their cashflow. It includes ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ with three months’ Deferred Payments, 3.9 per cent APR HP over five years, and

A further four Scania trucks have been added to Exol Lubricants’ ever-growing fleet, enabling it to efficiently meet ongoing customer demand in comfort and style. The additions, all of which have been supplied by Keltruck, include two new trucks for its Rotherham site, which are 13-litre G450 low roof cabs, and two for its Wednesbury

Nokian has added a 17.5 inch tyre to its ‘E-Truck’ range. The E-Truck range was originally designed for medium-haul road transports, but the 17.5 inch tyre has been added for lighter vehicles.

Bridgestone says it is looking forward to bringing its latest products and connected mobility solutions to life at the virtual ‘Commercial Motor Show’ this autumn.

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), has launched a range of semi-permanent and permanent solutions for the protection of drivers and passengers, designed to be fitted to new and existing vehicles to reduce the risk of virus transmission. ADL says it responded quickly to the pandemic, adjusting to ensure customers could continue to access the manufacturer’s full

Bosch’s ESI[tronic] Experienced Based Repair (EBR) software database has grown to more than a million real cases of applications and vehicle combinations.