The CV Show 2016 – the UK’s greatest commercial vehicle event, taking place from April 26—28 art the NEC, Birmingham – is now open for visitor registration via the official website www.cvshow.com.
CV Show
A Globetrotter XL-cabbed Volvo FH-500 6x2 tag-axle, 26-tonner has been delivered to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire haulier L&KR Thorpe – its first Volvo truck for 20 years.
ClutchesOn affected vehicles, the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a 'hard' brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power. Check the...
Recalls
The world’s first Euro 6 double-deck gas-powered bus chassis has been completed by Scania – with assembly by mi Vehicle Integration, Leyland, in conjunction with Scania Sweden and Alexander Dennis.
Alternative Fuels
Michelin has revealed two new X Line Energy tyres and announced that Mercedes-Benz has approved the fitments for the Actros heavy truck range.
Tyres & Retreads
Following successful completion of Arriva’s trail of a Torotrak Flybrid KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) flywheel on a Wrightbus StreetLite, Torotrak says it is now on track to commence...
Alternative FuelsThe bolts retaining wall-mounted seat belts and grab handles may not conform to specifications. These bolts could become loose and affect the security of the seat belt and grab handle. Renew the...
RecallsSOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the home of IRTE) past president Chris Grime has been appointed as the organisation’s new international representative. Grime has been tasked with helping to...
People
Legislation, cost-cutting and even tails wagging dogs are among the headaches for vehicle constructors in the fire and ambulance sectors. Brian Tinham reports
Road Safety
Four UK supermarkets have today (4 January 2016) cut the price of diesel at forecourt pumps to under £1.00 a litre – the first time we have seen such figures since 2009.
Fuel Pricing
Eddie Stobart has taken delivery of 25 MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units plated at 44 tonnes – and named one of them Josie-Mae, after MAN managing director Simon Elliott’s eight-year-old daughter.
Tractor Units
Members of the Transport Exchange online freight trading system with Teletrac Navman telematics on their trucks have reduced empty running from the industry average 30% to less than 10% by using the...
Telematics