The founder of Wrights Group, Sir William Wright, has been made a Knight Bachelor of the British Empire by HRH the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Sir William’s knighthood was announced in the...
People
The IRTE's annual Skills Challenge for bus and coach technicians has returned bigger and better in June 2018.
Continuing Professional Development
S&B Automotive Academy has proposed extending the commercial vehicle technician trailblazer apprenticeship to its highest level so far, level 4, extending existing level three apprenticeships in bus...
ApprenticeshipsAirbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision. On the affected vehicles, an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non-deployment....
Recalls
This an annual two-day event covers a range of issues concerning the handling and transport of dangerous goods.
ADR Vehicles
The first of a series of IRTE discussions brought together 13 industry figures in April, at the CV Show. The wide-ranging conversation touched on emissions regulations, platooning, alternative fuels,...
Apprenticeships
An 18-month study of damaged motorway tyres and tyre fragments by Bridgestone and Highways England has estimated that tyre punctures, underinflation and maintenance problems were the most significant...
Tyres & Retreads
BAE Systems’ new series hybrid bus driveline has a choice of energy storage systems for different duties - Advertisement feature
Battery Technology
Billed as the UK's only dedicated event for tipper, bulk transport and tanker sectors.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The IRTE’s own technical conference for commercial vehicle operators returns on 27 September.
Apprenticeships
A reformulated Texaco engine oil product is one of the first to be launched in Europe under a new Delo branding from corporate parent Chevron.
Lubricants & Systems
On 18 May, Shell's concept diesel tractor-trailer combination, developed with designer AirFlow, begins a coast-to-coast road trip across the USA.
Trailers