Ford is investing £190 million in low-carbon diesel engine production at its plant in Dagenham, Essex.
Engines & Engine Parts
A college in Hampshire has taken delivery of a specially converted 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter, to transport students with physical disabilities.
Bus & Coach
Martin Williams (Hull) has won the commercial vehicle bodyshop of the year prize at the British Bodyshop awards, held earlier this month (October 2014) at Celtic Manor Resort, Wales.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Kitchen and bathroom furniture maker East Coast Fittings is the first customer to take delivery of a Maxi-Low 3.5-tonne van, a British-built vehicle with polypropylene panels.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle parts manufacturer SAF-Holland is reporting increased sales of trailer products, thanks to expansion by two aftermarket businesses.
Trailers
Tanker hire business WG Tanker Group has changed its tyre policy to Westlake for its 300-strong tanker fleet and, says the company, "has no plans to go elsewhere".
Tyres & Retreads
Iveco has launched the Daily Club, a membership scheme for New Daily owners, promising special offers, exclusive events and discounts.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volvo's Euro 6 FL and FMX trucks are now available with the option of a four-door crew cab.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Offering apprenticeships can help manufacturers to plug the skills gap by growing in-house talent, while enabling young people to learn much-needed engineering skills.
Apprenticeships
Regulators in Europe could drive a greener road transport sector by incentivising operators to adopt more fuel-efficient fleets.
Tyres & Retreads
Bus operator Courtney has introduced two Optare Versa hybrid vehicles for its routes around Wokingham.
Bus & Coach
Dundee City Council has expanded its small van fleet to 50 with the addition of six new Volkswagen Caddy C20 Trendline vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles