John Challen

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Volkswagen moves a step closer to MAN acquisition

The Volkswagen Group has taken a further decisive step towards an integrated commercial vehicles group, consisting of MAN, Scania and Volkswagen.

Dealerships
Features

Double shift

The evolution of dual clutch technology, coupled with increasing popularity of automated manual transmissions, is leading to more choice for operators. John Challen looks at latest developments

Gearboxes
Features

Cold call

As the UK prepares itself for adverse weather, John Challen finds out the best ways for operators to prepare vehicle fleets and get the best chance of maintaining business as usual

Tyres & Retreads
Features

Light direction

Upcoming European regulations for lighting are forcing commercial vehicle manufacturers to look for better illumination solutions. John Challen finds out more about the latest products

Lighting
Features

Trailer for Todds Highway Maintenance

Darlington-based Todds Highway Maintenance has added another four-axle Andover step frame trailer to its fleet, designed to operate within STGO Category 2 regulations.

Trailers
News

Crossroads and Volvo complete ASDA assessment

Volvo Trucks and independent dealer group Crossroads have successfully completed a four-month assessment by ASDA – and taken orders for 250 Volvo trucks.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
News

Fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz Sprinters clean up

Bath-based Regency Laundry & Dry Cleaning has just replaced its Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with six new Mercedes vans, from Westbury dealer Rygor Commercials.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Keltruck achieves ISO quality standard

Keltruck's West Bromwich flagship site, at M5 Junction 1, has achieved ISO 9001 accreditation, covering all aspects of its services, from new and used commercial vehicle sales, through service parts,...

Dealerships
News

Auction highlights appeal of Roger Dyson equipment

The strength, reliability and durability for which Roger Dyson recovery equipment is well known was underscored at a recent auction prompted by the closure of South Wales operator Dragon Rescue.

Recovery Vehicles
News

Eco-friendly community goes for eco-friendly transport

Transit Connect Electric has found favour with residents of the UK's greenest community at Unity Gardens, in Long Sutton in Lincolnshire, after showing it can cost less than £50 annually to power...

Electric Vehicles
News

New era for Optare bus production at Sherburn

With production now in full swing at Optare's new Sherburn-in-Elmet factory, a major new chapter in the history of the British bus manufacturing begins – while another ends as the gates at the...

Bus & Coach
News

Labcraft debuts LED lights for commercial transport fleets

The Megalux LED light may have been developed by Labcraft with the refrigerated vehicle market in mind, but the company is now offering it for all commercial vehicle lighting applications.

Lighting