5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (582+ words) RTX Scotland will return to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC) on 18-19 November 2026, with organisers promising a significantly expanded exhibition, longer opening hours and enhanced networking facilities following the success of the inaugural event. Organised by Road Transport Media, RTX Scotland…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (465+ words) AION has strengthened its UK launch and aftersales operation by appointing DHL Supply Chain to manage parts logistics as the first AION V electric SUVs are delivered to customers. The partnership, developed over several months ahead of AION’s UK launch,…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1005+ words) New Euro 7 emissions rules could add further pressure on UK fleet operators to review their vehicle replacement strategies, with higher compliance requirements potentially making some new vans more expensive and strengthening the case for a phased switch to electric vehicles....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (523+ words) Under the latest phase of the scheme, eligible Scottish haulage SMEs can access funding of up to £15,000 to commission an independent fleet decarbonisation assessment. The resulting report examines current operations, vehicle usage, routes, energy requirements, charging or refuelling infrastructure, grid…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (801+ words) left to right: Daniel Ruiz, Director Manufacturing Valencia Plant; Jim Baumbick, President Ford in Europe; Victor Yang, Senior Vice President Geely Holding Group; Alex Nan, Vice President Geely Auto Group The agreement goes beyond contract manufacturing. Ford and Geely will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (634+ words) The UK’s transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) is being held back by a shortage of electric vans, according to new research from automotive intelligence specialist JATO Dynamics, which warns that the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remains the biggest weakness…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (524+ words) The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the UK automotive sector a central pillar of his government’s economic growth agenda, warning that a widening skills gap is becoming a significant road…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (369+ words) LEAP24, one of London’s fastest-growing ultra-rapid EV charging networks, has partnered with HIVED, the UK’s first all-electric parcel delivery company, to support its expanding fleet of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) operating across the capital. The partnership brings together two businesses…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) Britain must act now to secure the future of its world-class automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning, with urgent action needed for a sector under pressure from mounting costs, global protectionism and rising risk…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (469+ words) The Netherlands has officially introduced its new truck toll scheme, with Dutch and foreign heavy goods vehicles now pay-per-kilometre to use the country’s road network. The Dutch truck toll came into effect on 1st July 2026 and applies to almost all motorways,…...