From today (1 October 2014), the familiar paper tax disc no longer needs to be displayed on a vehicle.
Road Legal
Cummins has unveiled its latest G Series heavy-duty ISG12 engine at IAA Hannover (25 September to 2 October), along with a lighter weight Holset HE300VG variable geometry turbo and its first Holset M²...
Engine/Transmission Management
Aberlour-based haulage firm McPherson has been fined £8,000 for safety failings after a worker was seriously injured when an unsecured barrel fell from a lorry, fracturing his skull.
Health & Safety Legislation
Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is showing its novel Cobra water-cooled electric superchargers at the 19th Supercharging Conference, being held in Dresden, Germany this week (25 September to 2...
Engines & Engine Parts
Independent workshops are being invited to a technical, hands-on training event, organised by OESAA (Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association), which promotes fitting original equipment...
Workshop
Logistics firm LC3, which specialises in temperature-controlled transport and container trucks, is buying 50 Iveco Stralis LNG (liquefied natural gas) Euro 6 trucks, just weeks after the first five...
Alternative Fuels
Rehobot Hydraulics is the new name for Nike Hydraulics, which designs and manufactures high-pressure hydraulic workshop equipment, including jacks, axle stands, spring compressors, lifts, pullers,...
Lifting Equipment
Beyond its heartland of diesel injection systems technology, Bosch says it is now redoubling its efforts on connectivity for commercial vehicles.
Telematics
Apart from the widely trailed quiet CF distribution truck, DAF is using the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover this week (25 September to 2 October) to launch new CF and XF Low Deck tractors and...
Gearboxes
Longer, more aerodynamic truck cabs with better vision for drivers could save the lives of vulnerable road users, according to a study by Loughborough University's Design School.
Rigids
Mercedes-Benz Vans is urging van drivers to check out the facts around Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) requirements.
Driver CPC
Oil blender Morris Lubricants says it is currently testing a new "total lubricant solution" that could provide as much as 8% fuel savings in heavy commercial vehicles.
Lubricants & Systems