<div><p>Paul Kirby and John Curtis are joined by Mike Costain and Nick Davison from Nineteen Group, the organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show). Recorded in the run-up to the 2026 event (21–23 April at Birmingham NEC), the conversation dives into:</p></div><ul> <li>The growth of the CV Show, with over 330 exhibitors and a 30–35% increase from last year.</li> <li>The EV Café Village and its 26 exhibitors, highlighting innovation in decarbonisation and electric vehicles.</li> <li>New entrants to the UK market including Cherry, BYD, and returning brands like Stellantis, Renault, Ford, Maxus, and IVECO.</li> <li>The launch of Bus &amp; Coach Expo and the Ride &amp; Drive experience, letting visitors test vehicles directly.</li> <li>Why creating a buzzing, community-driven event matters for trade shows and how Nineteen Group builds that atmosphere.</li> <li>The future of fleet electrification, the importance of infrastructure, and the role of the CV Show in supporting UK logistics and decarbonisation.</li> </ul><div> <p>From magicians and networking to new product launches and industry insight, this episode captures the energy behind the UK’s leading commercial vehicle event.</p><p><strong>CV Show</strong><br><a href="https://www.cvshow.com/">https://www.cvshow.com<br></a><br><strong>Nineteen Group</strong><br><a href="https://www.nineteengroup.com/">https://www.nineteengroup.com<br></a><br><strong>Nick Davison</strong><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-davison-94796614/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-davison-94796614/<br></a><br><strong>Mike Costain</strong><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-costain-794b8412/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-costain-794b8412/</a></p></div>