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21 January 2025

Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be bringing its winning ‘all about the truck’ formula back to NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June. Now firmly established as the go-to summer tradeshow for the industry, the organisers will be lining up a stellar array of more than 300 exhibitors to meet ...

Electric vans feature for first time on Aston Barclay’s LCV desirability index as LCV demand returns to pre-Covid levels

30 September 2024

Two electric vans made it on to Aston Barclay’s LCV desirability index for the first time in September, with the index also revealing September as the second consecutive month in which LCV demand and prices returned to pre-Covid levels.

Isuzu Truck UK and Allports Group double up with second sales dealership

6 August 2024

Isuzu Truck UK has opened a second full sales, parts and service dealership with Allports Group, following the completion of a £5m project to expand and upgrade the facilities at its flagship Lichfield site.

Isuzus on the menu at food firm Essential Trading

26 July 2024

Foods distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has taken delivery of the first of five new Isuzu trucks, citing their versatility and reliability.

Isuzu Truck names new authorised repairer in Swindon

21 June 2024

Isuzu Truck UK has chosen Cross Street Garage as its authorised repairer for Swindon, in a move it hoped will improve aftersales support for customers.

Glendale Countryside adds 20 Isuzu Grafters to fleet

28 May 2024

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor, Glendale Countryside, has introduced 20 new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125(S) Grafters to its commercial vehicle fleet.

Fleet decarbonisation a hot topic at this year's Road Transport Expo

17 May 2024

Industry decarbonisation will be firmly in the spotlight at next month’s Road Transport Expo. Exhibitors will be bringing along their latest vehicle ranges aimed at helping operators reduce the carbon impact of their fleets, including electric, hydrogen and bio-fuelled trucks. All eight major HGV OEMs will be in attendance – ...

RH Commercial Vehicles extends Isuzu Truck offering to Peterborough branch

22 April 2024

Isuzu Truck UK has appointed RH Commercial Vehicles as an authorised repairer in Peterborough to boost its aftersales capacity in the East of England.

Road Transport Expo’s Knowledge Zone is a must-attend for forward-thinking fleet operators

17 April 2024

If you are responsible for the safe and compliant management of an HGV fleet, then the Road Transport Expo (RTX) Knowledge Zone conference is a must-attend event for you. Taking place across all three days of the free-to-attend summer tradeshow, the Knowledge Zone will bring together road transport experts to ...

A view from America

3 April 2024

A view from America The US is clearly leading the charge to net zero through a combination of state and federal incentives and more stringent regulations. Tim Campbell from Campbells Consultancy recently visited the “Work Truck Show” in Indianapolis and sent us this round-up ...

Harris Group strengthens leadership team as part of long-term business strategy

4 March 2024

Automotive distributor and retailer Harris Group has launched a major restructuring of the business and appointed a new senior management team, under the leadership of chief executive Denise Harris.

Isuzu Truck dealership Armstrong Vehicle Centre invests £150,000 in new Carlisle showroom

4 March 2024

Armstrong Vehicle Centre, one of Isuzu Truck UK’s northern dealerships, has invested more than £150,000 opening a new showroom in Carlisle, as part of wider growth plans.

Isuzu Truck seals 7.5-tonne sector with more than a third market share

23 February 2024

Isuzu Truck UK has shot to the top of the 7.5-tonne market league table, securing the hotly contested number one spot for the first time ever.

Strong results for Cumbria’s Armstrong

19 January 2024

Wm Armstrong increased turnover and profit last year as its general haulage and palletised goods activities returned to normal levels amid a post-pandemic environment.

Honda and Isuzu commence testing of Giga Fuel Cell truck on Japanese roads

4 January 2024

Japanese automakers Honda and Isuzu have initiated the testing phase for their jointly-developed ‘Giga Fuel Cell’ truck on public roads in Japan. The testing period, set to run until September 2024, aligns with the timeline previously announced by the companies.

Magtec secures major order for electric trucks from ETRUX

12 December 2023

Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has announced a multimillion-pound order for a fleet of electric trucks. The substantial order comes from commercial vehicle specialist ETRUX, which has selected Magtec’s MEV75, a 7.5-tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK.

From small electric beginnings big things are growing at Electra

30 November 2023

Blackburn-based electric truck maker Electra Commercial Vehicles, winner of the 2020 Motor Transport Innovation Award, is continuing to develop its range of battery electric vehicles and looking to move to a bigger factory as it ramps up production. MD Ben Smith tells Steve Hobson about his plans.

Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit 2023 study visit to Tyseley Energy Park

28 November 2023

Delegates to this year’s Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, sponsored by bp, Optimize and Scania, had the opportunity to join a study tour at the Tyseley Energy Park on the day before the main Summit to get under the skin of some of the latest industry developments.

Motor Transport Hall of Fame

10 November 2023

It has been over 30 years since the Motor Transport Awards began back in 1986 and throughout these three decades, we have marked the achievements of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the road transport industry. This recognition has taken many forms. During the late ...

Magtec MEV75

Manufacturer: Magtec
Energy type: Battery Electric
Vehicle type: Rigid
Mission: Urban