Pet suppliers Simon's Rodents has invested in three Mercedes-Benz vans – a pair of Long-bodied Sprinter 313CDIs and a Vito 113CDI Long – all converted by Somers Refrigeration, of Long Stratton,...
Light Commercial Vehicles
A new phase of the multi-stage gearbox development programme between Torotrak and Allison Transmissions has been reached, with concept hardware performance targets now achieved.
Gearboxes
HMRC took the best large public sector fleet for the second year running in the Fleet Hero 2011 awards, which highlight organisations that successfully reduce carbon footprints – and lower their fuel...
Social / Corporate Responsibility
A little over one year since Edbro launched its weight saving CX14 hydraulic tipper cylinders and Lafarge started its trials, the latter is reporting success.
Tippers
Mercedes-Benz has won the title of International Truck of the Year 2012 with the Actros, becoming the first manufacturer in nearly two decades to win the award in consecutive years – the company...
Rigids
Cushyfloat elastomeric engine mounts from Trelleborg Industrial AVS have been chosen by Max Holder for its new C250 and C270 street sweepers.
Suspensions
With 104 points out of a possible 168, the Kangoo Van ZE has won the coveted International Van of the Year prize, beating the Iveco Daily, Fiat Ducato and VW Caddy.
Electric Vehicles
The Midcounties Co-operative's funeral service has become the first UK customer for a new breed of all-electric Mercedes-Benz vans that produces zero emissions.
Electric Vehicles
TTC, part of the Unipart Group, has a new range of accessories from mini ovens and travel mugs to multi charger adaptors and kettles for driver's in-cab.
Driver / People Management
The latest vehicle to be converted for Thames Ambulance Service by Stanford Coachworks, has become a star in its own right, says the Essex-based coach conversion and mobility specialist.
Emergency Service Vehicles
The company behind a scheduling system for electric vehicles has secured a £500,000 investment from the Finance for Business North East Technology Fund, managed by IP Group.
Tracking
Macfarlane Packaging says it has made six-figure savings since installing an integrated transport optimisation and vehicle tracking solution from Paragon.
Telematics