Navigation systems and telematics provider Trimble says that, following the acquisition of Punch Telematix, the company will offer a full set of solutions to both LCV and HGV markets across Europe.
Telematics
Continental has introduced a long-distance tyre that, it claims, will meet the requirements of operators and "help them achieve Euro 6 emissions standards".
Tyres & Retreads
APC Overnight has taken delivery of 19 Linde forklift trucks from Linde Creighton, Birmingham, as a major upgrade to its warehouse management fleet. The new forklift fleet comprises 18 Linde H16Ts and...
Forklift Trucks
The big news on the Carrier Transicold stand at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover next month will be the launch of its Vector 1550 refrigeration unit.
Refrigeration
Response to the new brochure for next year's Commercial Vehicle Show (12—14 April 2011, NEC, Birmingham) has been great, according to CV Show organiser Bob Sockl.
Vehicle Specification
Four industry groups are lobbying for a review of the way in which truck testing is conducted.
VOSA Testing
An investment in lighter, more fuel efficient tippers is helping Lafarge's transport fleet greatly reduce its carbon footprint.
Tippers
Distributor Freshlinc has ordered 50 new temperature controlled trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
Trailers
Vehicle tracking firm Masternaut has launched its GreenerFleet campaign, aimed at helping fleet operators reduce their carbon footprint.
Telematics
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) aims to help businesses reduce carbon footprint. Deputy director Jonathan Murray talks to John Challen about which technologies will play the biggest parts
Electric Vehicles
Mock trials at Derby University provided a clever backdrop to the thorny issues of wheel security, longer heavier vehicles and fuel-saving interventions. John Challen reports
Alternative FuelsIsuzu has put a new 18-tonne 4x2 refrigerated demo vehicle into service boasting a 9 tonne-plus payload and unlimited mileage three-year warranty on the body, refrigeration system and chassis/cab.
Rigids