The first Renault Kerax 6x6 equipped with an Allison 4000 Series transmission was recently delivered to Dhennin Company in France.
Gearboxes
Citroën's new Five Star, 'business class' Euro 5 LCV programme includes its e-HDi Airdream micro-hybrid drivetrain for the new diesel-powered vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volvo's aftersales in the Northern Africa and Middle East (NAME) region has developed a mobile workshop system to combat the lack of an adequate service network.
Workshop Management Systems
Up to 1,000 buses will be fitted with equipment to reduce pollution, as part of the Mayor's plans, following a commitment of £5million from DfT (the Department for Transport) and an equal sum from TfL...
Bus & Coach
Newmarket-based Turners has taken its first deliveries of Mercedes-Benz trucks from a batch of 30 premium specification Actros 2544 MegaSpace tractor units.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The new Ranger "has been designed to look powerful from every angle, echoing the toughness and capability a pickup is geared to deliver," according to Ford.
Light Commercial Vehicles
GreenRoad has received a fleet technology award from His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, in recognition of the effectiveness of its fleet driver management programmes.
Telematics
Goodyear's new Regional RHT II RFID (radio frequency identification) 435/50R19.5 trailer tyre features a built-in microchip claimed to enable fleet operators to cut downtime, and improve tyre...
Tyres & Retreads
With over 200 exhibitors already confirmed, launches promised and 49% more space booked to date than at this point last year, CV Show 2012 looks set to be a must-go event for transport engineers and...
Dealerships
Scania's Young European Truck Driver, (YETD), the truck and bus OEM's flagship driving skills and road safety event, will return in 2012.
Driver / People Management
Brocklehurst Transport has taken delivery of a trio of new Ivecos featuring Euro 5-beating FPT Industrial engines, each certified to meet EV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) standards.
Rigids
Financial constraints continue to worry transport operators, so sometimes the best approach to commercial vehicle fleet revitalisation may not be buying new. John Challen looks at finance and leasing...
Fleet Operating Costs