Neale Kelly

MAN is not only driving the reduction of emissions in new vehicles and new engines, but is also focusing on the entire life cycle of the products. A very important contribution to this is “remanufacturing instead of replacement”, i.e. the remanufacturing of MAN engines at the Nuremberg plant. A current Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has now scientifically confirmed the environmental benefits of MAN Original Remanufacturing for the first time, using the MAN D2842 LE622 railway engine as an example.

Troon-based Hillhouse Quarry Group has extended its longstanding partnership with Volvo Trucks, taking delivery of 15 FMX 8x4 tippers.

Alexander Dennis announced that it will offer its AD Repower service converting existing Alexander Dennis buses to battery-electric vehicle technology as an in-house solution.

MAN Truck & Bus will invest considerably more in the further development of its service network by 2030 than previously planned. The reason: the strong confidence of dealers, service partners and importers in the continued development of the brand and the product portfolio. In total, around €700 million will now be invested in expanding and further developing MAN Truck & Bus's European sales and service network by the end of 2030.

Driffield-based Yorkwold Pig Pro has turned to Volvo Trucks for the first time in more than 25 years, acquiring an FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor unit to join its busy farming operation across East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

MAN Truck & Bus, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) and WB Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening their joint capabilities in the European defence market. The cooperation was unveiled at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland. The partnership is intended to combine the companies' complementary technological, industrial and operational expertise in order to address the evolving requirements of European armed forces more effectively.

Mercedes-Benz Vans today announces that leading delivery company DPD has selected dealer eStar to supply 341 eSprinters as part of a wider fleet agreement.

This World Suicide Prevention Day, SNAP is calling on the transport and logistics industry to break the silence around driver mental health, as occupational research shows male HGV drivers have historically faced a suicide risk around 20% higher than the national average.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has officially handed over the first 27 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to Amazon. By the end of 2026, a total of more than 50 battery-electric trucks of the same type will be operating on German roads for Amazon's transportation network. At the handover, both companies emphasized the importance of high-performance battery-electric trucks for the transformation of road freight transport and the development of a more sustainable transportation network in Germany.

The first new Caddys are currently rolling out of the production halls in Pozna?. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has enhanced its classic model, with production already underway. The exterior modifications are what stand out straight away, like the new bumper (which comes in two versions), new exterior paintwork and brand-new alloy wheel rims. However, the vehicle – which is a firm favourite among tradespeople, small business owners, families and hobby enthusiasts – has also had a major interior update, including a larger central display with improved operability and a digital cockpit in each of the model versions.