The man who introduced AdBlue to the UK – and who registered the AdBlue name – is leading Top!Blue, a new AdBlue supplier, into the UK.
Selective Catalyst Reduction
Not-for-profit road safety organisation Driver First Assist (DFA) is inviting transport managers to free taster sessions to encourage fleets to add life-saving skills to their training schedules.
Continuing Professional Development
Intelligent Installations has introduced multi-camera equipment for commercial vehicles that combine internal and external cameras, mobile DVRs (digital video recorders) and proximity sensors.
Security Equipment
An online budget tool, designed to keep fleet spending on track, has been added to Chevin's FleetWave fleet management software.
Fleet Management Systems
Leicester-based haulier JC Trans (UK) has recorded a massive 88% reduction in tyre failures per quarter, since adopting a Michelin tyre policy for its 15-strong fleet.
Tyres & Retreads
TRW Automotive launched two new commercial steering technologies and a lightweight radius rod for trucks at last week's Hanover IAA Commercial Vehicles show (25 September to 5 October 2014).
Steering Systems
Volvo Trucks' and Volvo Cars' latest technology enables vehicles to perform 360 degree scans of their surroundings to eliminate accidents caused by the limited field of vision.
Road Safety
Ford hit record registration numbers in September for commercial vehicles – its best ever for a single month – driven by the registration plate change.
Sales Figures
Federal-Mogul says its new range of low-copper and copper-free brake pads for heavy-duty vehicles (launched at this year's IAA Commercial Vehicle show, in Hanover) will put OEMs ahead of the...
Brakes & Braking Systems
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has launched what it describes as a global version of its lower-end Haulmaax rear suspension system – joining its HUV and Ultimaax mid- and higher-weight...
Suspensions
Operators seeking affordable but robust, mixed-use truck tyres now have another option in the form of Falken.
Tyres & Retreads
September's commercial vehicle registrations were up overall 10.8% to 54,497 units, according to the SMMT's (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) latest figures.
Sales Figures