Technology developed to revolutionise heavy-duty commercial vehicle stopping distances is just a whisker away. Brian Tinham assesses the systems and asks why the market isn't biting
Braking Systems
It makes sense to save a few bob where you can, but watch out. Where filters are concerned, some OE-labelled products are nowhere near specification, and it's simply not worth the risk. Brian Tinham...
Engines & Engine Parts
Remanufactured Systems – which recently introduced what are believed to be the first two-year warranty brake callipers for trucks and buses – says that joining the Federation of Automotive...
Brakes & Braking Systems
Continental Tyres is to unveil the company's first ever dedicated bus and coach tyres at the CV Show in Birmingham (9—11 April 2013), as well as its ContiVanContact van tyres and new tyre pressure...
Tyres & RetreadsOn a number of vehicles, the torque setting value of the retaining screws of the A frame guide rod joint to the axle could be wrong. Checks must be carried out to ensure that the correct torque is...
Recalls
Continental tyres are reaching new heights, having being installed on the London Eye.
Tyres & Retreads
Currie European says it has solved its fuel security problems by fitting 65 of its trucks with TISS' TankSafe Impregnable Fuel security and safety device and TISS' SenderSafe bracket.
Fuel PricingDirectional control may be compromised. Bolts of the trapezoidal control arms on the front axle and trailing axle of the affected vehicles could break as a result of corrosion. This could lead to...
Recalls
Gravesend-based Comma Oil & Chemicals has launched a range of engine lubricants for heavy duty commercial vehicles, dubbed TransFlow and aimed at Euro 6 vehicles.
Lubricants & Systems
Iveco's Dual Energy concept for light commercial vehicles, which made its international debut last September in Hanover, has been wheeled out this week for the 91st European Motor Show in Brussels...
Electric Vehicles
A solar-powered platform flashing light, designed as an alternative to the tail lift flags, has been unveiled by Parts-4-Tail Lifts.
Tail Lifts
Unidrug Distribution Group (a joint venture between Alloga (itself a subsidiary of Alliance Boots) and United Drug) has taken delivery of 28 Scania R445LA 6x2/4, three-axle tractor units from...
Tractor Units