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Legislation of Longer Semi-Trailers in GB seen a positive move for road transport operators

In response to the recent UK Government announcement granting permission for longer semi-trailers on GB roads, SDC Trailers, is poised to meet the increasing...

Guidance & Reports on the UK Department for Transport’s trial of longer semi-trailers for articulated goods vehicles

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) recently released a statement saying that "Legislation will be laid to safely roll out of longer semi-trailers for...

Honda to develop and supply Hydrogen fuel cell system for Isuzu heavy-duty truck

Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have jointly announced that they have signed a partnership agreement based on the decision to have...

DP World launches direct, unaccompanied freight ferry service between UAE’s Jebal Ali Port & Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port

*The freight solution cuts journey times, emissions and potential delays at borders compared to overland routes. DP World, a provider of global supply chain solutions,...

80% of Irish businesses believe career progression opportunities are limited for hybrid workers

Workers across Ireland are missing out on career progression opportunities, promotions and pay rises by working from home, but the majority remain reluctant to...

Picture of the Week: Munro unveils all-electric MK_1 Pick-Up

Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company has revealed its second model, the Mk_1 Pick-Up. The ultra-capable,...

Merger of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino on the cards as Daimler Trucks & Toyota sign MOU

Daimler Truck Holding AG, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, Hino Motors Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

Outlook for heavy trailer sales in Eastern Europe improves: Strong demand in Turkey boosts growth

Trailer industry analyists CLEAR International has issued its latest 2023 forecast for the East European Heavy Trailer Market. After weak trailer demand in 2020 caused...

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Picture of the Week: Munro unveils all-electric MK_1 Pick-Up

Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company has revealed its second model, the Mk_1 Pick-Up. The ultra-capable,...

Merger of Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino on the cards as Daimler Trucks & Toyota sign MOU

Daimler Truck Holding AG, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, Hino Motors Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

SIMI elects Paddy Magee as new President

Paddy Magee, Country Operations Director of Renault Group Ireland, was elected President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) at the organisation’s...

Mercedes-Benz enters compact van market with new Citan

The arrival of the Mercedes-Benz Citan in Ireland marks not just the addition of a new contender in the small van class, but also...

Euro 7: Direct costs 4 to 10 times higher than European Commission estimates, new study reveals

The Euro 7 proposal on pollutant emissions would lead to direct cost increases that are 4 to 10 times higher than those cited by...

QUANTRON presents QARGO 4 EV & QHM-BEV 28-350 trucks

Another new name in the emission-free HGV/PSV martketplace with Quantron AG - a clean tech company and specialist for sustainable passenger and goods transport,...

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Euro 7: Direct costs 4 to 10 times higher than European Commission estimates, new study reveals

The Euro 7 proposal on pollutant emissions would lead to direct cost increases that are 4 to 10 times higher than those cited by...

Truck & Bus/Coach CO2 standards: Ambition levels for all stakeholders must be aligned – ACEA

Responding to the European Commission’s proposal for new truck and bus CO2 standards published today, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for increased...

Defence Forces Bands Concert, Cork City Hall, Friday February 24 – Supported by Ford

General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade, Brig Gen Brian Cleary and Market Lead for Henry Ford & Son Ltd., Mr. John Manning, were in Collins...

GenComm Partners research into decarbonisation

Two authors of a new White Paper on ‘Alternative Powertrains and the challenges to decarbonise the Transport Sector’ are calling for more action from...

Ford Pro unveils all-new E-Tourneo Custom multi-activity vehicle

Ford Pro today revealed the all-new E-Tourneo Custom – spearheading the next-generation Tourneo multi-activity vehicle line-up and featuring an advanced all-electric powertrain.  E-Tourneo Custom raises...

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Legislation of Longer Semi-Trailers in GB seen a positive move for road transport operators

In response to the recent UK Government announcement granting permission for longer semi-trailers on GB roads, SDC Trailers, is poised to meet the increasing...

Guidance & Reports on the UK Department for Transport’s trial of longer semi-trailers for articulated goods vehicles

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) recently released a statement saying that "Legislation will be laid to safely roll out of longer semi-trailers for...

Outlook for heavy trailer sales in Eastern Europe improves: Strong demand in Turkey boosts growth

Trailer industry analyists CLEAR International has issued its latest 2023 forecast for the East European Heavy Trailer Market. After weak trailer demand in 2020 caused...

Thermo King Enhances the Telematics Connectivity for the Vehicle-Powered Units

The new BlueBox Lite device offers customers an easy and cost-efficient way to obtain temperature, position and reefer data for more effective transport operations. Transport...

Hultsteins present carbon-saving solutions for cool operators at RTX Expo 2023

Hultsteins, the Swedish and UK refrigeration systems manufacturer are showing their Ecogen Cost Saver fitted to a Volvo LNG gas tractor unit at this...

Carrier Transicold’s Vector S15 Trailer Refrigeration Unit Delivers Cost & Energy Savings

Carrier Transicold is committed to delivering immediate savings to customers, underlined by its latest Vector S15 temperature-controlled trailer unit. Bringing new levels of fuel...