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The 25th annual Commercial Vehicle Show draws to a close after three days.
The Commercial Vehicle Show has been a major event in the automotive calendar since its inception in 2000.
This year, the show had downsized to just one hall with a small upstairs area. The show has been downsizing over the last few years, but many manufacturers are still using the opportunity to showcase their products.
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Ford, Isuzu and Renault maintained a large presence, joined by newcomers such as Kia and Flexis.
Electric was definitely the focus of the show, with electric vehicles making up the majority of vehicles on show. Several manufacturers used the show to launch new electric vehicles, major manufacturers Kia, Renault and Isuzu, and from new faces Farizon and Flexis all debuting brand-new vehicles. Upstairs was an artic that ran on Hydrogen, and several of the talks centred around the electric vehicle mandate.
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Shortly before the show opened, it was announced that the global exhibition organiser Nineteen Group has acquired the Commercial Vehicle Show.
The group have entered into a long term agreement with Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), to keep the show connected to the industry it serves.
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said: “The Commercial Vehicle Show is an essential fixture in the UK automotive calendar, offering manufacturers and suppliers a key platform to connect with operators, policymakers, and stakeholders.
“Nineteen Group’s professionalism and dedication will help maintain the Show’s position at the forefront of innovation and excellence for the transport sector.”
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