Mean Green, a hybrid truck built by enthusiasts at Volvo Trucks, will be aiming to beat the world speed record for the standing kilometre next spring, with Swedish truck racing ace Boije Ovebrink...
Green VehiclesWith requirements for the London LEZ (Low Emissions Zone) to be tightened in January 2012, Eminox is inviting operators affected by Phase 3 and 4 to talk to it about the issue.
Emissions ControlCoca-Cola Enterprises is retrofitting Eminox CRT (continuously regenerating trap) technology to cut emissions from its standby city delivery vehicle fleet in the face of London's LEZ rules.
EmissionsBuilding merchant Jewson is giving the thumbs up to Bevan since experiencing a super-fast build for its latest crane trucks.
FlatbedSteadplan in Clitheroe has opened a new satellite MAN Truck & Bus service centre in Rochdale, on Chichester Street, less than ten minutes from junctions 20 and 21 of the M62 and close to the M66, M60,...
VOSA TestingTen of the latest spec Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 HGV tractor unit demonstrators are taking to the road – nine wrapped in the Union Jack and one the Welsh flag – with a prize for the most fuel...
Heavy Goods VehiclesData gathered from Smith Electric Vehicles appears to shed new light on the residual value debate for electric vans and trucks.
Electric VehiclesRetrofit exhaust emissions specialist Eminox has opened a London service centre to meet anticipated demand on the run up to the new London LEZ rules.
Emissions ControlLaundry operator Clean has taken delivery of a pair of Mercedes-Benz box body trucks for its new facility in Camberley, Surrey, in a move away from contract hire.
RigidsOrnamental plant grower and distributor RA Meredith & Son has taken delivery of 10 MAN TGX 26.440BLS 6x2 tractor units with XLX cabs.
Tractor UnitsModular van racking equipment producer Tevo has opened a dedicated fleet conversion centre in Buckinghamshire.
Storage SystemsAgricultural feedstuffs supplier BOCM Pauls has contracted Vacu-Lug to manage all replacement and repair of its trucks and trailer fleet tyres, which totals more than 230.
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