Axtec, the British vehicle overloading prevention technology firm, says it will once again be joining the transport industry at the CV Show 2012, and showing its commercial vehicle axle weighing systems.
Weighing Equipment
Alltruck has invested £300,000 in building two ATF (Authorised Testing Facility) MOT lanes, in its existing Leicester workshop.
VOSA Testing
Optare has announced its intention to enter the small and accessible bus market this year, with an all new Optare-badged model – the Bonito.
Bus & Coach
Bayliss Executive Travel has taken delivery of a new Volvo B9R 13m coach with Sunsundegui bodywork.
Bus & Coach
Encon has commissioned eight new DAF rigids from Fraikin, with curtainside bodies by Bevan Group, to add to its distribution fleet.
Rigids
Iveco has completed the 33rd Dakar rally with a first, second and sixth place in the overall truck rankings.
Off Roaders
Coach dashboards that have more than 50 buttons and indicators, often with more on the steering wheel, are not ideal places to concentrate on safe passenger transport, according to Webasto – which has come up with a solution.
Bus & Coach
MAN Truck & Bus is providing 185 MAN TGX 26.440 BLS 6x2 tractor units to Ford Motor Company under a five year lease agreement.
Tractor Units
Optare has announced the end of production of its original Solo bus after some 14 years. The original model is being retired in favour of the new look Solo SR.
Bus & Coach
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Highways Agency have signed a memorandum of understanding t improve co-operation.
Routing
PACCAR has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new DAF assembly plant in Ponta Grossa, Brazil.
RigidsFire may occur: on vehicles fitted with the GM L18 petrol/gasoline engine, it is possible that the retaining clip for the fuel rail pulse damper may not have been correctly heat treated. This could result in the retaining clip fracturing without warning, which will allow pressurised fuel to spray onto the engine. If an ignition source is present, it may cause an engine bay fire. Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel rail damper retaining clip.
Recalls