Volvo Trucks’ latest live test is now online to view and features a Volvo FH towing a paraglider up a mountain pass in Croatia.
Engine/Transmission ManagementWellingborough-based window manufacturer Astraseal has taken delivery of three new MAN TGL dropwell box vans, citing reliability and fuel economy as key reasons for its decision.
RigidsThe latest batch of coach orders for Scania includes six vehicles for a Scottish operator – including a UK first.
Bus & CoachMercedes-Benz Trucks UK has received an award for its training and skills development from HRH The Princess Royal, at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London.
Driver / People ManagementBridgestone has announced that its Retorque App now includes wheel data from all major van manufacturers.
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Al-Ko Kober has announced that the Bradley Doublelock trailer component business – which it acquired earlier this year – is being relocated to its UK headquarters in Southam, Warwickshire...
Catering supplier Reynolds has recently introduced two new temperature-controlled Econic delivery trucks to its 250-strong fleet – and, like all its vehicles over 12 tonnes, the new additions are...
Road SafetyVolvo has unveiled the world’s largest bus chassis, the Gran Artic 300, a bi-articulated chassis which is 30 metres long and can carry up to 300 passengers.
Bus & CoachRochester-based GKR Scaffolding has lifted its environmental profile and boosted operational flexibility with eight new Mercedes-Benz trucks.
RigidsRead Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FM-330 4x2 rigid with an 8-tonne capacity VT801 Johnston sweeper body.
RigidsVolvo’s powertrain is put through its paces in a new live test – dubbed ‘The Flying Passenger’ – in which a Volvo FH truck gives a lift to a paraglider.
Engine/Transmission ManagementLandscape product supplier The Bourne Group has taken delivery of a new Volvo FM Tridem, with a Wilcox 40m3 capacity rigid body and Keith walking floor – and, says managing director Peter Bourne, the...
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