Category: Brands

The company behind the range-extended electric TX taxi has revealed its long-awaited electric van, targeted at urban delivery companies. The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), previously known as the London Taxi Company, announced the van last year, which will use the same platform and drivetrain as the TX1 Taxi that debuted in 2017. LEVC says it “will provide

Ford will be the first vehicle manufacturer to develop self-driving takeaway delivery vans, working in conjunction with an online fast-food retail platform in the USA. A fleet of autonomous Transit Connects will go into service in association with Postmates, which works along similar lines to online takeaway apps such as JustEat. The customer places their order and the

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a brand-new purpose–built authorised repairer workshop on Trafford Park in Manchester. The new Inchcape facility is the largest in the UK and one of the largest in Europe, measuring in at 21,000 square feet, and boasting 16 service ramps, an MOT facility and a 22-strong team. Inchcape Volkswagen Commercial is already a leading

It may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but major parcel companies are exploring the possibility of using autonomous flying containers to replace trucks for long-distance haulage. Elroy Air, a San Francisco-based start-up company, is in discussion with UPS and FedEx to pioneer the technology, which would use shipping containers with helicopter-style blades that operate

Editors and readers of the Slovenian truck, transport and maintenance magazines ‘Transport & Logistika’ and ‘Mehanik in Voznik’ have voted the new DAF CF and DAF XF as the ‘Slovenian Truck of the Year 2018’. Both truck series were awarded for their innovative, fuel efficient power trains and their excellent driver comfort. The Slovenian recognition

Worldwide logistics company DHL is partnering with Staffordshire-based semi-trailer manufacturer, Don-Bur, to launch a system that draws solar energy from trailer roofs and converts it into electricity to operate the trailer lights and tail-lifts. Trailar is part of DHL’s target of zero emissions by 2050 and will be used initially on DHL’s own delivery fleet, before being rolled

The latest generation range of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel vans has arrived on the market here. Priced from €21,950, excluding taxes and charges, the spaciously-large, high-spec, high-tech Sprinter brings new levels of intelligent connectivity, superior comfort and – for the first time – a front wheel drive version to the market, plus a new 3-years warranty

Chicago Pneumatic is making it easier than ever before for mechanics, vehicle service professionals and tyre shop managers to make the right tool selection, ultimately helping them to enhance operator wellbeing as well as improve productivity. The tools specialist has published a series of new materials – including a new brochure and blogs – aimed

Real-world testing of autonomous self-driving vehicles will soon begin on roads in central England, with another major partner signing up to the Midlands Future Mobility project. Horiba MIRA, which incorporates the former Motor Industry Research Association, will apply advanced engineering, research and product testing to the Midlands-based consortium of industry and academic experts. The consortium is led by WMG,

The UK’s first compact low-floor electric bus has gone into service, operating as a shuttle bus between three sites operated by National Galleries for Scotland (NGS). The Mellor Orion E, which is based on a Fiat Ducato chassis, was revealed at the 2017 CV Show and was the first of its type on the market. The first

Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global provider of stored energy solutions for the transportation and industrial markets, is marking the 130th anniversary of its founding. To commemorate this milestone, Exide employees around the world at each of its locations are gathering to celebrate throughout the month of June. “It is not every day a company can