‘Euro 7’ is likely to focus on CO2, but also further driving down NOx and particulates. Brian Tinham listened to Ricardo luminaire Andy Noble on how to make powertrains cleaner and more efficient
Alternative FuelsThe IGA (Independent Garage Association) is partnering with DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) running a free event on 15 November 2016 covering latest issues around MOTs.
VOSA Testing
A team of Mercedes-Benz Vans recently visited fashion retailer Next’s distribution centre in South Elmsall, near Doncaster, to update driver assessors on one of their latest vans.
Driver / People Management
Reading Bus confirmed an order for six Scania Irizar i3 12-metre, diesel-powered single deck buses at last week’s Euro Bus Expo event (1—3 November 2016).
Bus & Coach
Scania paraded a series of successes at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (1—3 November, NEC, Birmingham), citing orders from Princess Coaches, Dunwood Travel, Skills Motor Coaches, Belle Coaches and City...
Bus & Coach
New and used car and van dealer Now Vauxhall says that, since expanding beyond London, with dealerships now in Swindon and Marlborough, its AGM routeMaster tracking system has become more important...
Tracking
Freeway chose Euro Bus Expo (1—3 November, NEC, Birmingham) to launch a range of fleet maintenance smartphone apps that include support for engineer inspections, defect recording, electronic job cards...
Workshop
MAN Bus & Coach UK wheeled out three of its Neoplan Tourliner coaches for this week’s Euro Bus Expo (1—3 November, NEC, Birmingham).
Bus & Coach
Stroud District Council is introducing six new Isuzu Forward 7.5 tonners into its municipal vehicle fleet, all specified to work on a household waste and recycling initiative, which goes live this...
Municipal VehiclesDuring production the EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material, meaning that cracking is possible so exhaust gases could leak, in turn causing surrounding parts to deteriorate,...
Recalls
London-based construction services firm Walsh has taken delivery of the its first Volvo tipper trucks, part of an order for 40 410bhp FMX 8x4s bodied with Fruehauf Load-Lites, from MC Truck & Bus,...
Tippers
Iveco Bus launched its Busmaster approved bodybuilders programme yesterday (2 November 2016) at the EuroBus Expo event, with eight UK and Irish coachbuilders now certified.
Bus & Coach