Northside Truck & Van has opened for business in North Lincolnshire and East and North Yorkshire, looking after Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles.
Dealerships
Following success in several Swedish cities, Scania is to launch a low entry gas bus into the UK, with in conjunction with bodybuilder Alexander Dennis.
Alternative Fuels
In recognition of what Isuzu is calling a fundamental upshift in performance, quality, efficiency and refinement, the vehicle manufacturer has announced that there will be a new entry into the pick-up...
Light Commercial Vehicles
MAN Truck & Bus UK has secured its first order for its EcoCity gas-engined bus from Arriva.
Bus & Coach
Europe is well ahead on truck and much trailer braking technology – and more than most in the industry realise, according to Jeff Lowe of Doctor Air Brake.
Braking Systems
Transport managers now have access to a portable and cost-effective system for monitoring fleets, following the launch of a GPS tracking system that can be transferred from vehicle to vehicle.
TelematicsPneumatic suspensoin may fail: ongoing product and quality checks have shown that there may be defects in the air suspension supports. Check the supports for the air bellow manufacturing and casting...
Recalls
MPs Oliver Letwin and John Hayes today (26 March 2012) endorsed a scheme aimed at tackling the UK's massive technician skills shortage –estimated by a recent employers' review at 450,000 by 2020.
Apprenticeships
FMCG, chilled and ambient supply-chain specialist Fowler Welch has taken delivery of 35 new Mercedes Benz Axor C2543 LS 6x2 tractor units.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The Freight Transport Association says that the Chancellor's failure to cut fuel duty rates has condemned UK industry to suffer the consequences of even higher fuel bills at a time when the world...
Fuel PricingSteering may fail: irregularities may have occurred during assembly of the steering shaft. Water entrapment may have occurred in a few cases. At exceptionally low temperature's and after long idle...
Recalls
The government is to run a £9.5 million demonstration programme to encourage road haulage operators in the UK to buy and use low carbon commercial vehicles – with a competition for those interested...
Alternative Fuels