Power to the people at the CV Show 2015
There are times when the power of the people is greater than that of the legislature and its executive. Just occasionally, even the dominance of Europe in matters regulatory is usurped and the market finds itself bowing to the will of what amount to regional pressure groups.
It's a date: CV Show preview
Only a few weeks to go before the commercial vehicle world converges at the NEC, 24-26 April, for the usual outing of trucks, vans and light commercial vehicles, accessories and aftermarket parts. Our product news coverage is organised into four sections: trucks and vans, bodies and trailers, components and accessories, and services. Each is alphabetised by company name.
It’s CV Show time: the antidote to austerity
While most of us breathed a sigh of relief at the chancellor’s decision to continue the fuel duty freeze in last month’s Budget, others are disappointed. They argue that a 3p per litre cut would have saved operators £350 million and consumers £5 billion annually. An opportunity missed for a still fragile economy.
Tempting technologies
As the industry gears up for the CV Show (25—27 April at the NEC), John Challen previews releases from the few that have already broken cover
The big one 2016
Want to know what to expect at the Commercial Vehicle Show – on 26, 27 and 2 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham? Here’s an early selection, from John Challen
The CV Show 2015: driving industry growth
With spring finally upon us, and the green shoots of Britain’s recovery plain for most to see, the NEC, Birmingham, is ready to open for the Commercial Vehicle Show (14–16 April), the UK’s greatest road transport event of the year.
Happy Days
Three preview articles have not captured all of the news from April’s Commercial Vehicle Show. In addition to new truck, trailer, van and LCV products, there was also much talk of supply chain development. Will Dalrymple rounds off this year’s show coverage
How will transport react to times of cheap diesel?
As Brent crude dips below $50 per barrel and the price of diesel at the pumps plummets in response, transport operators large and small are rubbing their hands in glee. There are few developments likely to spread a smile on a director’s face as effectively as the unexpected collapse of one of his or her biggest cost lines.
Seen at the CV Show
With little truck news this year, the focus shifted to LCVs and supporting technologies. Will Dalrymple was there
Springtime is show time
Some of the biggest names in the LCV industry will be among the major stars of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place next month at the NEC, Birmingham