Renault Trucks UK has a new vice president, Gino Costa, 55, who has worked in the commercial vehicle industry for 33 years, beginning with Iveco. He has held several international positions, working in China, Turkey, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, before joining Renault Trucks in 2004, as managing director of Renault Trucks Turkey. He succeeds Marc Martinez, who will be returning to Renault Trucks France as vice president of the French market company.
People
Continental Tyres is to unveil the company's first ever dedicated bus and coach tyres at the CV Show in Birmingham (9—11 April 2013), as well as its ContiVanContact van tyres and new tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ContiPressureCheck.
Tyres & Retreads
A 'Phase 2' version of Renault's second-generation Kangoo van has been launched by the French manufacturer, covering from Kangoo Van and Maxi, to Kangoo Van ZE and Kangoo Maxi ZE.
Car Derived Vans
West Yorkshire-based Dyson Energy Services has grown its domestic heating division with the addition of 20 new Iveco Daily 35S11 vans.
Panel Vans
MAN Truck & Bus UK's main truck centre in Sheffield (HRVS) has become the first commercial vehicle dealer workshop in the UK to attain A+ status as part of the IRTE's new Workshop Accreditation.
Workshop
Motor Wheel Service Distribution has taken the issue of commercial vehicle wheel safety to the European Parliament.
Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
Farid European Group, one of Europe's fastest growing RCV (refuse collection vehicle) and tanker producers, has acquired Heil Europe.
Municipal Vehicles
The promise of overnight servicing was one of the factors that helped Edge Transport decide to buy three Volvo rigid truck as fleet additions.
Rigids
Isuzu Truck (UK) has signed up to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform.
Workshop Management SystemsPharmaceutical company Thornton & Ross has purchased a pair of DAF CF rigids, citing dealer support, as much as the vehicles, as a key factor in its choice.
Heavy Goods VehiclesCompressor may leak. On some vehicles, the air compressor head gasket has been produced with an inadequate bead height. Hence, the seal between the air passages of the exhaust side of the air compressor may leak air into the water passage and blow back to the coolant sub tank. Replace the air compressor head gasket.
Recalls
French manufacturer Citroën has announced that its all-new Berlingo Electrique van will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, 9-11 April).
Electric Vehicles