Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says the reason for a third of all light commercial vehicles (LCVs) failing their MOT is due to a lack of routine maintenance.
Road Tests
Car transport business Driveforce has extended its 24-strong fleet with its first Euro 6 tractor unit, an Iveco Stralis Hi-Road.
Car Transporters
Chilled food and drinks logistics business NFT has awarded an exclusive vehicle supply contract for 2014/15 to Volvo Trucks and dealer Hartshorne Group.
Tractor Units
A new smartphone app to help drivers with daily walk-around checks promises to simplify defect reporting, particularly for small and medium-sized fleets.
Driver / People Management
Scania has announced two more orders for its Scania Irizar coaches.
Bus & Coach
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus is demonstrating the fuel-saving potential of a new kinetic recovery system (KERS) at the Low Carbon Vehicle event, which opens today (10 September) at Millbrook.
Engine/Transmission Management
ATS Euromaster has opened a new service centre in Wrexham, North Wales, which is equipped to support all vehicle types including cars, vans, trucks, industrial equipment and agricultural machinery.
Tyres & Retreads
Halifax-based heavy haulage firm Collett Transport has taken delivery of a Mercedes 8x4 4155 tractor with 205-tonne/metre Effer 2055 crane, the largest of its kind in Europe.
Cranes
Commercial vehicle service and heavy plant firm Smiths Heavy Haulage has taken delivery of a Scania R620 8x4.
Tractor Units
Krone Trailers has awarded a contract to Fleet Solutions for trailer service and maintenance.
Trailers
Iveco is marking the launch of its New Daily light commercial vehicle with the offer of a five-year, 100,000-mile full manufacturer's warranty for small fleets taking up to five vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Vehicle camera and tracking solution provider Intelligent Telematics is now offering a nationwide supply and fit service for its technology systems.
Telematics