The rise of ATFs (Authorised Test Facilities) is witnessing greatly increased spending on top-of-the-range garage equipment. Steve Banner looks at what's available – and what makes sense where
Diagnostic Equipment
While modern vans have to be robust, flexible, efficient and economical, they also have to look good. Steve Banner talks to designers of the new Transit Connect
Bodywork
Common sense perhaps, but a structured review of all bus and coach maintenance policies and procedures is a good starting point for ensuring reliable operations at best value, argues Steve Banner
Diagnostic Equipment
Selecting the right van for the job is not easy, given the sheer range of vehicles available. Steve Banner compares Mercedes' new Sprinter with Iveco's Daily range
With Iveco upping the ante on its all-electric Daily LCV, operators with their eyes on green credentials might be tempted. Steve Banner checks out a 5.2-tonne, crew cab version
Electric Vehicles
With Euro 6 touching larger panel vans at the end of this year and LCVs from September 2015, van users need to get used to AdBlue, says Steve Banner, reporting from his Mercedes Sprinter test drive in...
Car Derived Vans
Driver behaviour monitoring systems – or training aids, if you prefer – are proliferating. Steve Banner talks to developers and operators using them to assess their value
Driver / People Management
Tasked with stripping weight out of buses and coaches to improve fuel efficiency and cut costs, manufacturers are coming u with engineering innovations. Steve Banner investigates
Bus & Coach
Lightweight it may be, but Optare's new Bonito is not only well constructed, but also technically advanced. Steve Banner reports from its launch in the Netherlands
Bus & Coach
Eight-wheelers, tipping trailers, ejectors and moving-floor units all have pros and cons, but changing materials and engineering solutions are moving the goal posts. Steve Banner reports
Tippers
From regenerative braking on trailers to intelligent axles and light weight materials for truck suspensions, serious engineering developments are underway. Steve Banner investigates
Suspensions
Refrigerated vehicle systems continue to see improvements, aimed at reducing costs, emissions and noise. Steve Banner looks at some of the developments to fridge units and the reefers they adorn
Temperature Controlled Vehicles