Brian Tinham

Product Launches

Hankook unveils Vantra LT light truck tyre

Hankook has extended its commercial vans and transporter tyre line-up with the introduction of the Hankook Vantra LT.

Tyres & Retreads
News

Great Wall launches great Steed pick-up at CV Show

Previously unknown Great Wall Motor looks set to change all that with the CV Show seeing its launch of the 2012 Steed pick-up – and at rock bottom prices.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

IRTE Workshop Accreditation gets CV Show launch

The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) and Freight Transport Association (FTA) today (Monday 23 April 2012) launched the anticipated commercial vehicle Workshop Accreditation programme.

Irtec
DSVA recalls

MAN TGX

Wiring for the auxiliary cab night heater might not be secure and could allow the wiring to get too close to the heater exhaust pipe.The worst case scenario is the possibility of fire. Recall the...

Recalls
News

Braehead Shopping Centre goes green with electric trucks

One of Scotland's most famous shopping centres is lowering its carbon footprint by purchasing all-electric trucks.

Electric Vehicles
News

Patersons Quarries gets Special Edition DAF XF tipper

Patersons Quarries has recently acquired a tipper that it says raises tipping to new heights – a pristine white DAF XF Super SpaceCab Special Edition tractor, with Hyva tipping equipment.

Bodywork
News

Wheels being damaged by non-standard hubs, research shows

Research initiated by Motor Wheel Service has found that commercial vehicle wheels running on spider and star shaped hubs are suffering untested load stresses that are causing cracks – and halving the...

Axles
News

Fuel-efficiency wins Iveco Ecostralis order with CFT Services

Lancashire-based CFT Services has taken delivery of eight new ultra fuel-efficient Iveco Ecostralis 6x2 mid-lift tractor units – and has ordered six more for September 2012.

Green Vehicles
News

Iveco completes major heavy trucks contract for MoD

Iveco Defence Vehicles has completed delivery of its largest ever order in the UK – of 206 6x6 and 8x8 Trakkers to support the Royal Engineers on operations.

Military Vehicles
News

Volvo Hungary takes order for 200 Volvo FH trucks

Volvo Hungária is to deliver 200 Volvo FH trucks to Hungarian transport and logistics firm Waberer's International, formerly Hungarocamion.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
News

MIRA broadens commercial vehicle certification services

Certification and approval specialist MIRA has extended its range of testing to provide to vehicle component, trailer and tyre manufacturers – creating what it describes as a one-stop service.

Road Legal
News

One week to go for Scania Bus & Coach open day

Scania Bus & Coach is holding an open day for PCV operators at its Worksop premises on Thursday 19 April.

Bus & Coach