The CV Show is hosting the UK launch of Mercedes-Benz new Actros tractor unit – and over the first two days of the event, the manufacturer had already claimed orders for Euro 6 engined versions.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
This year's CV Show may still be in full swing, but the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show has received international recognition from the automotive industry's global body, OICA (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles).
Tail Lifts
Retrofit DPF (diesel particulate filters) manufacturer Eminox announced a tie-up with TruckMinder yesterday (24 April 2012) at the CV Show, which will see the latter's equipment protection technology made available to Eminox customers.
Tracking
MiX Telematics has signed partnership deals with Towergate Insurance and contract hire firm Euroway to offer users of its telematics solutions significant savings for operators and service providers alike.
Telematics
MAN Truck & Bus UK has launched a so-called 'Comfort Managed' programme at the CV Show, as part of its drive to support not only the growing MAN vehicle parc of five years and older, but also other truck makes and trailers.
Trailers
Previously unknown Great Wall Motor looks set to change all that with the CV Show seeing its launch of the 2012 Steed pick-up – and at rock bottom prices.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Hybrid and electric commercial vehicle retrofit specialist Ashwoods chose the CV Show to launch a low-cost device aimed at cutting fuel consumption by providing driver performance information right on the dashboard.
Driver / People ManagementThe recoiling of the Hytrel pipes during fitment at production may cause the pipes to split at the pipe connection on the hand brake circuit (Circuit 3). Recall all affected vehicles for the inspection and if required, the replacement of the brake pipes. VehicleID: E905565 to E910246
Recalls
Isuzu Truck has appointed long-established commercial vehicle group Aquila Truck Centres as its main dealers for the West Midlands and Shropshire.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Ambient, chilled and FMCG supply-chain company Fowler Welch has taken delivery of 68 Montracon refrigerated trailers for its 620-strong reefer fleet.
Trailers
In a move designed to draw attention to the problems caused by excessive idling and poor fuel management in the commercial vehicle sector, MiX Telematics is sponsoring TfL's Clean Air for London Commercial Vehicle Anti-Idling and Fuel Management campaign.
Telematics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) will display the association's management information services at this year's CV Show, as well as providing briefings on Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) changes and transport during the Olympic Games.
Driver CPC