The wiring harness for the horn can be inappropriately routed. If the steering is continually operated, this can result in failure of the wiring, due to fatigue. Ispect the wiring harness and rework...
Recalls
Fraikin has opened its largest branch yet – a £1 million-plus facility in Coventry to support contract hire, fleet management and rental customers.
Driver CPC
More than 400 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans have taken to the road with the Yodel parcel delivery brand (formerly Home Delivery Network subsidiary Parcelpoint).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Transport for London (TfL) today announced that from 3 January 2012 larger vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles will be included in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
Bus & Coach
Research, part-funded by the Technology Strategy Board, is now underway, aimed at modifying the surface of brake discs to improve their friction performance and lifespan.
Brakes & Braking Systems
A study carried out by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association reveals that the impact on older vehicles in the US fleet – those assembled between 1994 and 2000 – are at minimal risk from raising...
Alternative Fuels
Transport Secretary Philip Hammond announced today that, despite cutbacks, £24m will go to six winning projects aimed at supporting the UK's developing ultra low carbon vehicles industry.
Green Vehicles
Thamesdown Transport of Swindon has bought eight Optare Versa buses, worth £1.1 million, because of their low weight and commensurate fuel saving potential.
Bus & Coach
Cenex is introducing a simulation tool today aimed at helping fleet operators understand the impact of introducing low carbon vehicles into their existing fleets.
Green VehiclesBraking efficiency may be affected, because the mounting bolts of the brake disc on the trailing axle may not be to specification. This could result in a loss of clamping force on the disc and...
Recalls
SDC is the first major trailer manufacturer in the UK to secure European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) from the VCA, the UK's designated approval authority.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
MAN Truck & Bus Manchester is the first MAN dealership to be accredited as a VOSA ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) station for commercial vehicle MOTs.
VOSA Testing