Trakm8 has launched tracking systems for small commercial vehicle fleets, called Trakm8 Go.
Telematics
Crash testing has been undertaken at Euro NCAP headquarters for a number of recently introduced van-based vehicles.
Car Derived Vans
Volvo Trucks has supplied an FH 6x2 tractor unit on short-term loan to the West Mercia-based Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG).
Rigids
A large unnamed transit agency has awarded a vehicle lift contract for 570 mobile columns to Rotary Lift.
Lifting Equipment
"Challenging" is how Arthur Gregg, Continental Tyres' sales and marketing director for commercial vehicles, described his area of the tyre market in the UK and Ireland in a 2012 year end review.
Tyres & Retreads
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New fuel, air and oil filter modules that meet the requirements of the forthcoming Euro 6 truck and bus engine emissions legislation have been launched by the Mahle Group.
Engines & Engine Parts
The latest King Long mini coach – XMQ6800 – will feature an automatic gearbox from Allison Transmission, the Chinese bus and coach importer confirms.
Gearboxes
Anglian Bus in Beccles has taken delivery of the first six of 13 new MAN EcoCity biogas-powered buses following a feasibility study that demonstrated financial payback in two and a half years, with help from the Green Bus fund.
Bus & Coach
Iveco and FPT Industrial are once again sponsoring Team De Rooy, from the Netherlands, at Dakar 2013 – continuing the partnership that proved successful in 2012.
Off Roaders
A new online shop selling parts to the commercial motor industry has been launched by independent commercial vehicle dealer MC Group, which won Motor Transport's Dealer of the Year 2012 award.
Belts & Chains