Plant automotive test systems specialist Horiba has acquired advanced vehicle engineering, research and testing business MIRA.
Electric Vehicles
Brett Aggregates’ latest DAF 8x4 CF tipper, which has a PPG insulated alloy body, was retrofitted with Hyva’s new lightweight FCA129 tipping cylinder (in place of its standard FC137), as launched at...
Tippers
TfL (Transport for London) has launched a consultation process on proposed changes to taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing ahead of the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), due to be introduced in...
Electric Vehicles
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has launched a campaign to promote its Xlite polished forged aluminium commercial vehicle wheels, following the news that “a major manufacturer” has stopped...
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Intercounty Truck & Van has formally opened another Mercedes-Benz 24-hour commercial vehicle dealership – on the outskirts of Boston, Lincolnshire, on the junction of the A16 and A17.
Dealerships
BT Fleet is currently delivering 145 7.0 tonne New Daily Euro 6 vans to the business, enabling the group to downsize to smaller, lighter trucks.
Rigids
Beverley Bell, the senior traffic commissioner for Great Britain, has today (13 July 2015) launched an eight-week consultation on the regulation of professional drivers.
Driver CPC
Torfaen County Borough Council has taken delivery of five Nissan all-electric e-NV200 vans to run its Community Meals service, which takes hot meals, desserts and tea trays to around 175 residents...
Electric Vehicles
Compact thermal imaging cameras are now available for commercial vehicle mounting, with the introduction of Brigade’s PathFindIR II.
Safety systems
Freightlink Europe has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractor units, each wrapped in its new livery, which celebrates 20 years in business this year.
Tractor Units
Felixstowe-based container haulier James Kemball has added 10 Renault trucks to its 120-strong fleet of Volvo, Scania and Mercedes units – the first in its 42-year history.
Tractor Units
Volvo Group Trucks UK & Ireland has announced a reorganisation at its head office in Warwick, aimed at “strengthening the business and streamlining operations”.
Dealerships