Automotive and commercial vehicle engineering centre Millbrook now has advanced equipment from each of the major PEMS (portable emissions measurement system) manufacturers, following its acquisition...
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Leading industry bodies FTA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road Haulage Association) have expressed “disappointment” at proposals from London Mayor Boris Johnson to require HGVs entering the...
Health & Safety Legislation
“The Volvo FH is the best looking truck on the road [and] the Volvo product and the service we receive from Thomas Hardie Commercials are second to none.”
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The ongoing trailer efficiency debate – which pits vehicle weight against aerodynamics – should be viewed as a ‘horses for courses’ situation, according to Don-Bur marketing manager Richard Owens.
Longer Semi-TrailersElectronic systems may deactivate: driver and passenger may experience switching off of the instrument panel light and other electronic systems, such as the ABS and airbags caused by loose connections...
Recalls
One of the UK’s largest independent food wholesalers, Bestway Wholesale, says it is changing to an all-Mercedes-Benz fleet of vans, following last year’s acquisition of 56 Sprinters from dealer Rygor....
Panel Vans
British commercial vehicle manufacturing output grew by a full third (33.3%) in 2015 with nearly 95,000 (94,479) commercial vehicles rolling off production lines, according to figures released today...
Sales Figures
Vehicle engineering, research and product testing specialist Horiba Mira has today (21 January 2016) launched two courses in functional safety and cybersecurity for the automotive industry.
Engine/Transmission Management
Norscot Truck & Van Dundee is the 55th ATF (authorised testing facility) to be accredited by DVSA in the DAF Trucks dealer network – and DAF says more of its 131 dealer sites have already been...
VOSA Testing
Kwik Fit says it will use this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (26—28 April, NEC, Birmingham) to promote its capabilities in the light van sector.
Repair & Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Northside Truck & Van stole the show at the manufacturer’s annual Van Academy Awards last Friday (15 January 2016), winning six of the 12 main prizes.
Car Derived Vans
Dearman – which styles itself as the clean cold and power company – has hired Cameron Douglas, from Kingston College, Surrey, as its first full-time engineering apprentice.
Apprenticeships