Door and window supplier Camden Group has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH-500 4x2 tractor, declaring it “the pride of the fleet”.
Tractor Units
Mike Brown, the commissioner of Transport for London, visited the William Wright Technology Centre at Queen’s University Belfast last week (25 August) to see first-hand the engineering research taking...
Bus & Coach
Owner-driver Gareth Davies has taken delivery of his first Renault vehicle, a Range C460 8x4, and says “I couldn’t have chosen a better truck”.
Rigids
Volvo Trucks distributor Hartshorne Motor Services has opened a new £4 million dealership in Erdington, Birmingham.
Dealerships
Horiba Mira has completed the development of a working traffic model as part of its work with the UK Connected Intelligent Transport Environment (UK CITE) consortium.
Driver Assistance Systems
TRL has been appointed to lead the UK’s first operational trial of platooning vehicles, due to take place in 2018.
Driver Assistance Systems
Bus and coach manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) hosted a visit from Theresa May last week (23 August), during which she announced export finance support for British businesses and celebrated the bus...
Bus & Coach
Building product manufacturer Lindab is replacing its entire 32-strong fleet with new vehicles on a supply and full-service lease contract with Ryder.
Finance & Leasing
Removals firm and haulier JWD Enterprises has ordered a second 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter, after reporting excellent performance from its first, identical vehicle.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Masternaut is partnering with Telefleet Insurance to launch the first telematics-based insurance solution for the UK market.
Fleet Operating Costs
Plant, tool and equipment hire business A-Plant is reporting positive results since signing with Fleet Source for the provision of nationwide driver CPC training.
Driver CPC
British manufacturer CGON has unveiled new hydrogen additive technology, fitted within the engine bay, which can cut emissions by up to 80% and offer fuel savings of up to 20%.
Emissions Control