Mercedes-Benz is promising a busy show in Birmingham, with five trucks and panel vans making their public debut in the UK.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A Master Technician irtec licence, launched today [8 April 2013] at the Commercial Vehicle Show press day, is aimed at giving road transport technicians more opportunities for career progression.
Irtec
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At the close of this year, we kiss goodbye to Euro 5 heavy-duty diesels and say hello to Euro 6. Brian Tinham looks at engines so far launched and their chosen technologies – and the implications for complexity, maintenance and cost
Engine/Transmission Management
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
With the Department for Transport's 10-year trial of longer vehicles now well underway, John Challen talks to operators, developers and manufacturers about their performances to date
While DAF might have taken more time than most to bring its full Euro 6 engine line-up to market, the firm has not been idle. Ian Norwell reports from its Eindhoven engines seminar
Tractor Units
Vehicle diagnostic equipment is only as good as the technician driving it. Robin Dickeson examines the issues in light of evolving technology, and operators' and workshops' desire for growth
Diagnostic Equipment
Citroën Contract Motoring (CCM) has launched 'Enterprising Spring' contract hire offers on a choice of top-of-the-range Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay Enterprise vans.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Visitors to Eberspächer's stand at next week's CV Show (9—11 April 2013) will be treated to a view of the company's 'Magnificent Seven' vehicle line-up – an exercise in demonstrating its expertise in specialist vehicle heating and climate control.
Bus & Coach
Eight years on from the launch of Schmitz Cargobull's own trailer axles – part of its ROTOS running gear – the company says that more than 400,000 have now been manufactured and built into its trailer production.
Axles
Stagecoach Midlands is a progressive company operating a modern fleet of PCVs in the Northamptonshire & Warwickshire areas.
People