Volvo has unveiled a novel approach to cutting fuel consumption on heavy trucks that intelligently harnesses their kinetic energy to assist with propelling the vehicles.
Engine/Transmission Management
The debate over dual-fuel diesel and LPG or CNG/LNG rumbles on, with a few high-profile operators and fewer truck manufacturers coming on board. Brian Tinham examines recent developments that may yet...
Alternative Fuels
The first few of 34 Thompsons Roadmaster 7.5 tonnes gvw tippers ordered for Daniel Land & Marine, have entered service in Wales.
Tippers
Civil engineering firm Taylor-Webb Communications has purchased its first crane truck, a Mercedes-Benz 8x4 Axor 3243 supplied by Orwell Truck & Van.
Tippers
Added extras for Age UK wheelchair-friendly minibus
Bus & Coach
Volvo Trucks has launched a new heavy truck engine range for Euro-6 emissions standards, with NOx down 77% and particulates halved.
Engine/Transmission Management
Iveco has launched the next generation of its heavy-duty vehicle range, the Stralis Hi-Way, describing it as offering "a highly competitive proposition to the heavy-duty transport sector of today and...
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Control of one of Britain's best-known Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealers has changed hands – but new owner Rygor Commercials is itself a member of the German manufacturer's franchised network.
Dealerships
CTE yesterday (27 June 2012) unveiled an articulated truck-mounted platform with a capacity of 300kg and 20m working height – a significant improvement for license B platforms.
Lifting & Handling
Allison Transmission displayed a Mercedes-Benz Axor 2533L truck chassis equipped with its 3200 automatic transmission at TECMA, the International Town Planning and Environment Exhibition, earlier this...
Transmissions
The New Actros premium heavy truck – the reigning International Truck of the Year – will get its debut at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, courtesy of local Mercedes-Benz dealer Rossetts...
Heavy Goods Vehicles