Cummins Turbo Technologies says it has secured four supply contracts for its Holset turbochargers, which combined are worth in excess of 600 million Euros.
Engines & Engine Parts
From November, Citroën's Berlingo Airdream e-HDi micro-hybrid vans will offer better fuel economy and CO2 emissions, according to the French manufacturer.
Car Derived Vans
Vacu-Lug has been chosen as the sole UK distributor for West Lake TBR (truck and bus radial) tyres, in a development that sees nine new product lines added to its range.
Tyres & Retreads
Specialist transport company GBA Services says that, without its trailers EU code EN12642XL certification, its European haulage operation would suffer from load restrictions and red tape.
Trailers
London-based fuel and lubricants distributor Linton Fuel Oils says it is now close to fitting Continental tyres across its entire fleet, following a review of its tyre technology.
Tyres & Retreads
Nicholas Denton, the traffic commissioner for London and the South East, has issued a reminder to transport managers about the need to focus on their core duties – and urged operators to give them greater support.
Transport CPC
Autokontrol, a manufacturer of vehicle speed control devices, says that fuel economy improvements of nearly 25% have been achieved during a trial with an unnamed utilities company.
Speed Limiters
Publication of a parliamentary bill that will introduce a charge for foreign-registered vehicles using UK roads has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association.
Fuel Pricing
Half a dozen Volvo FM11-450 tractor units are on their way to GRS Bagging, following a three-week demo, where the company says it witnessed an improvement of an incredible 20% in fuel consumption.
Tractor Units
Internal modifications and eye-catching livery from Ford's one-stop shop have provided the perfect vans for Nottingham brickwork firm, Barnes and West.
Car Derived Vans
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has become the first emergency service in the UK to adopt hybrid van technology from Ashwoods Automotive.
Hybrids
As part of a review of its fleet of brigade response vehicles, West Midlands Fire Service is to trial Toyota Hilux Invincibles.
Off Roaders