John Challen

Product Launches

Most powerful tag given to new Citroën Relays

Citroën has launched its most powerful LCV models yet – the new Euro 5 Relay 35 HDi 180 six-speed manual panel van and chassis cabs – which go on sale this month.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Largest Volvo hybrid buses order heads for Norway

Volvo Buses has received an order for vehicles – including the largest number of hybrid models to date in Europe – from Norway.

Bus & Coach
News

Thompsons selects RCV tipping gear from Edbro

When bodybuilder Thompsons was commissioned to build a recycling vehicle that operates six days a week for Exeter City Council, the firm says it chose Edbro UB tipping cylinders for their robustness...

Municipal Vehicles
News

CV show 2012 confirmed for next April at the NEC

Plans for a full CV Show to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 24—26 April 2012 have been announced by the Commercial Vehicle Show LLP – comprising the RHA, SMMT and IRTE Services, the trading...

Fleet Management Systems
News

Jubilee Clip secures Fuso Canter truck tie-up

Ninety years after it gave the world the Jubilee Clip, L Robinson & Co has bought its first 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter delivery vehicle.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is first past the post

Five Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are now helping to bring the Post Office to the doorsteps of rural communities in England and Wales.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Euroway’s commercial vehicle rental business relocates

Commercial vehicle company Euroway is relocating its Magnum vehicle rental operation from the current base in Purfleet to its East Midlands depot in Corby, Northamptonshire.

Dealerships
News

Imperial Commercials purchases MiX Vehicle Conversions

MiX Vehicle Conversions, the specialist body building and vehicle equipment fitment division of MiX Telematics, has been sold to Imperial Commercials.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Isuzu trucks cover the ground for SQS

Three years after the first eight Isuzu 7.5-tonne trucks joined Stanmore Quality Surfacing's (SQS) fleet, the North London company has now taken delivery of a further 15 vehicles.

Flatbed
Features

G&P Batteries makes positive choice with Iveco Stralis

Waste battery collection and recycling specialist G&P Batteries has placed an order for six Iveco Stralis 26-tonne rigids, following a competitive tender involving a total of six truck manufacturers.

Aerodynamics
Features

Two LCVs go into one multi-function tipper for Jarrett

Jarrett Plumbing & Heating, of Hevingham, near Norwich, reports that it has been able to replace two smaller vehicles with a 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter.

Aerodynamics
Features

Searching for positives

Do operators have any real interest in running electric vehicles, or is their compliance in trials merely paying lip service to future propulsion technologies? John Challen considers current...

Aerodynamics