Teams of Ricardo staff from around the world are taking part in the Ricardo100 Global Challenge charity relay, as part of the firm’s centenary celebrations.
Electric Vehicles
Volvo Group has launched a global safety campaign dubbed ‘Stop, Look, Wave’, in a bid to help raise children’s awareness of traffic safety.
Road Safety
Wallsend scaffolding firm Construction Access (NE) has been suspended from operating for two weeks, from 29 May to 13 June 2015, after failing to improve its vehicle safety standards.
Road Legal
With less than one month to go before the European Bus Forum, Brian Tinham previews this one-day in-depth technical and management event
Bus & Coach
Almost two decades have passed since the DfT published its ‘Careless torque costs lives’ advice on how to crack wheel security issues – yet the problem persists. Brian Tinham examines current thinking...
Wheel Security
When Power Electrics needed to rethink its eight-wheelers to accommodate larger loads, it turned to Imperial Commercials and Central Hydraulic Loaders to generate a solution. Brian Tinham reports
Lifting & Handling
Flywheels are among the simplest of devices ever considered for storing energy – but not when it comes to running them at 60,000rpm. Brian Tinham reports on technology spinning off into commercial...
Drivelines
A mock public inquiry, presided over by traffic commissioner Joan Aitken, will headline the Scottish irtec convention, taking place alongside Truckfest Scotland on the morning of Saturday 1 August...
Continuing Professional Development
Apprentice technicians at Hugh Baird College in Liverpool have developed an innovative promotional tool for Mahle Aftermarket to use at commercial vehicle trade shows.
Engines & Engine Parts
The Logistics Guild’s web site has been relaunched, with channels to connect members, help with skills and qualifications and deliver personal benefits.
Driver / People Management
Independent commercial vehicles aftermarket specialist DT Spare Parts has added a series of engine mountings for trucks and buses to its range.
Engines & Engine Parts
Midlands-based supplier refrigerated vans supplier Vanfridge and its sister company Pola Van Rental are reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in orders for Ford vans – primarily Transit Connects and...
Bodies & Bodywork