As MAN sets out its Euro 6 trucks stall, John Challen and Brian Tinham discover how this OEM expects to maintain or reduce operating costs despite its huge development programme.
Aerodynamics
As vehicles sophistication continues to mushroom, apprentices and time-served technicians alike need new engineering skills – mechanical, electrical, electronic and bodywork. John Challen and Brian...
Apprenticeships
Brit-Tipp is celebrating 30 years as a UK commercial vehicle body builder and says it is "continuing to refine its manufacturing knowledge and experience to maintain its position in the market".
Tippers
The team behind the new Volvo FH exterior rear view mirrors have been recognised with this year's Volvo Group Internal Safety Award.
Security Equipment
Hermes has renewed a three-year Michelin tyre contract, which now sees the haulier specifying the latest generation of fuel-saving tyres for its trunking vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
Premier Logistics has taken delivery of five New Actros 2545 BigSpace tractor units – and gone for the bright ends of the rainbow spectrum with its livery.
Tractor Units
Wrightbus' StreetLite Micro Hybrid bus range has achieved Low Carbon Emission Bus (LCEB) certification, so is now eligible for the additional fuel subsidy of 6p per km in England, and 14p per km in...
Bus & Coach
DAF Trucks has been named winner in the 'Large Employer of the Year' category in the Thames Valley regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2013.
Apprenticeships
Since VOSA's launch of its load restraint 'Enforcement Matrix' at the beginning of 2012, Don-Bur believes there is still much confusion in the industry about what is, and what is not, compliant.
Road Legal
London-based McGee Group believes that its latest fleet additions – five Volvo FMX eight-wheelers with full-spec Thompsons Loadmaster bodies – are among the strongest, most robust tippers ever seen in...
Tippers
In response to demand for a bespoke refrigerated vehicle, Nissan has introduced the NV200 Fridge van, which is now available from dealerships, priced from £19,375.
Refrigeration
Three mid-range Taurus steer and drive tyres, for trucks and coaches, are to be introduced by ATS Euromaster, each made in European plants by Michelin.
Tyres & Retreads