Continental has confirmed its commitment to commercial vehicle tyres, announcing an expansion of its annual production capacity at its truck and bus tyre plant in Puchov, Slovakia.
Tyres & Retreads
Bus operator First Aberdeen has unveiled diesel-electric hybrid buses, and confirmed they will enter service today (1 July, 2013).
Bus & Coach
The Ice Co has taken delivery of eight S.KO Cool refrigerated semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
Trailers
The doors might have closed just three months ago on the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show, but already plans are being made for next year's major event.
CV Show
Steel door manufacturer Bradbury Group has assigned four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI vans to engineers covering nationwide repair and maintenance service.
Panel Vans
International logistics firm Hoyer has extended its 15-year Michelin tyre contract across its 400-strong UK tanker fleet, following what it describes as a competitive tender with two other tyre...
Tyres & Retreads
Smiths Bletchington has taken delivery of three MAN vehicles for tipper operations.
Tippers
Citing impressive fuel returns and competitive rental costs, MCL UK has added two Classic Volvo FH 6x2 Globetrotter XL tractor units to its 65-strong fleet.
Tractor Units
There's a new light commercial vehicle on the Renault fleet – the all-electric Twizy Cargo, which swaps the rear tandem seat behind the driver for a boot with a lockable door.
Electric Vehicles
irtec, IRTE's technician licensing scheme for the road transport industry, recently received top recognition from road safety charity Brake.
Irtec
Racing tyre manufacturer Dunlop Motorsport has specified 15 Actros 1842 BigSpace tractor units with Fontaine 150 SP fifth wheels, with sliders.
Tyres & RetreadsAn ultra-low, six-cell custodial vehicle, designed for use in a detention bay with restricted access, is now being run by States of Jersey Police.
Trailers