ZF has acquired a 40% stake in Ibeo Automotive Systems, the Hamburg-based market leader in Lidar (‘light detection and ranging’) technology with potential applications in automated and autonomous...
Driver Assistance Systems
Infrastructure and utility service provider Amey has signed an exclusive six-year deal with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for vehicle leasing.
Finance & Leasing
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a wheelchair conversion of its petrol-powered Caddy, developed in association with Sirus Automotive.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Healthcare product supplier AAH Pharmaceuticals says it has “transformed” distribution efficiency at its Tamworth site, following a loading bay upgrade by Stertil Dock & Door Products.
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Beattie Brothers Transport has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz rigids, citing product quality and cost effectiveness, as well as dealer service, as key reasons for its return to the marque.
Rigids
Jason Williams Removals has no regrets about shunning a conventional box body vehicle for an Ekeri solution – the five-year-old vehicle has had no problems throughout operation and the company has...
Bodies & Bodywork
Transport sector associations are welcoming a government report on road haulage, published today (29 July), particularly its recommendations on ways to beat the driver shortage.
Driver / People ManagementTesla is developing electrically-powered autonomous buses and trucks, and they could be unveiled as early as next year.
Alternative Fuels
Major improvements in trucks include air quality benefits to the tune of six million cars being taken off the road in the US, according the findings of research released by the Diesel Technology...
Emissions Control
Passenger transport provider Transport Service Solutions (TSS) has ordered seven new vehicles from Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, as part of its fleet replacement programme.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Plant hire and groundworks business Buntons has taken delivery of three Mercedes-Benz Arocs, which now join eight more of the same model in its fleet.
Rigids
Steel piping supplier Shawston has taken delivery of two 7.5-tonne DAF LF150 dropsides and a Ford Transit van on five-year, full-service contract hire from commercial vehicle specialist Asset...
Light Commercial Vehicles