The Commercial
Vehicle Show 2018 is open for business, with a raft of new van launches
bringing crowds flocking to the NEC in Birmingham.
Making their global
debuts at the show, which is open until Thursday April 26, are the new Ford
Fiesta Van, The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Van, the Mitsubishi L200 SVP II and the
Isuzu D-MAX Stealth by Arctic Trucks.
In addition, making
their UK debuts are the new Toyota Hilux, Citroen Dispatch, Peugeot Expert,
Renault Trafic Formula Edition, Volkswagen e-Crafter, Ssangyong Musso and LDV
V80 Electric.
There are also new
ranges of ready-to-run conversions courtesy of Fiat Professional, Renault PRO+,
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Citroen and Peugeot.
A surprise debutant
at the show is the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which is on display on the
Paneltex stand. The Hull-based converter is using the all-new model to show off
its first-ever refrigerated body, with the van wearing a camouflage wrap ahead
of its official debut later this year.
CV Show Director,
Rob Skelton, said: “With all of these manufacturers using the CV Show as a
platform to launch major new light commercials, it proves just how much
importance the industry places on the show. It’s a delight and an honour to see
these companies using the CV Show to make major new product announcements, but
of course there’s plenty more to see than just the new vans.”
Over 20,000 visitors
are expected through Halls 3, 4 and 5 of the NEC between today and Thursday,
from the road transport, distribution and logistics supply businesses. From
truck, van and trailer manufacturers to fork lift trucks, insurers, tyre
companies, telematics, training providers and fuels and lubricants suppliers,
the CV Show is the premier destination and one-stop-shop for everyone involved
in Commercial Vehicles.
There are
interactive elements, too, with the CV Show Innovation Hub returning for 2018,
following its hugely popular debut last year.
Hosted by leading
road freight magazine, Motor Transport, the Innovation Hub is running sessions
from leading inspirational speakers and industry experts.
Wokshop and Cool
Zones are also there once again, for those working in the van and truck
maintenance industries or temperature-controlled distribution.
Entry to the CV Show
is free, and you can register on-site or online here.
