Arne Knaben is the new managing director for Volvo in the UK. He takes over from Ulf Magnusson, who is now senior vice president of Volvo Buses, Europe.
PeopleFollowing 10 weeks of trials with Optare's 11.7 metre low-weight Versa bus and successful experience over the years with its Solo vehicle, Go North East has ordered 26 new vehicles from the Yorkshire...
Bus & Coach
All-electric, medium-duty commercial vehicles manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taiwanese CV manufacturer Taikang Technology Corporation.
Electric Vehicles
Volvo Group's UD Trucks division has launched a heavy-duty truck range aimed at new growth markets, such as Asia Pacfic.
Rigids
Nationwide bulk powder distributor Damac Transporters has added a further 10 Renault trucks to its 38-strong all-Renault fleet.
Tractor Units
BlueOptimize, an ECU (engine control unit) remapping technology has helped BT Fleet save around £30m in fuel costs across 24,000 vehicles over eight years.
Engine/Transmission Management
Terberg Fire and Rescue has added six Vauxhall Vivaro and Movano fully-equipped mobile service units to its service fleet across the UK and Ireland.
Panel Vans
The campaign on truck and bus aftermarket component quality initiated by the recently formed action group of original equipment suppliers is gathering momentum.
Brakes & Braking Systems
A joint project between the city of Düsseldorf and specialist vehicle manufacturer Assmann has led to the development of a new jetting and vacuum gully emptier.
Municipal Vehicles
Iveco's training school has become an IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Awards Accredited Centre, following an assessment by external verifiers.
Apprenticeships
Knights of Old has recently taken delivery of 60 trailers – part of an order for 72 placed with SDC earlier this year, the remainder of which will be delivered in December.
Axles
There are now less than four weeks to go until the deadline for completion of Driver CPC training for PCVs (passenger carrying vehicles). All drivers must have completed the required training by the...
Driver / People Management