Unintentional opening of rear door: If the lock operating mechanism is forced past the unlocked position, it is possible that the door could inadvertently open, without the operation of the door handle. Recall all affected vehicles for an information sticker to be applied to the door.
Recalls
AR Demolition has placed an order with Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia's Bardon Dealerpoint for what will be the first FH16-750 to be delivered in the UK and Ireland.
Tractor Units
Heat exchange specialist Grayson Thermal Systems has recruited more service engineers and doubled the size of its van fleet which looks after bus and coach servicing.
Bus & Coach
Tipper operator Churngold Recycling has added six new MAN TGS 35.400 BB 8x4 tipper chassis to its operation.
Tippers
More than 180 UK truck operators have experienced what Mercedes-Benz is calling "the most important launch since the arrival of the first truck built by Daimler over 100 years ago".
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Hankook has completed its second Rácalmás, Hungary plant production unit, with the factory now producing 12 million tyres a year and employing 1,900 people.
Tyres & Retreads
A combination of environmental and operational benefits has convinced EAE to convert its 21-strong fleet of large vans to Citroën Relays..
Alternative Fuels
Bell Truck and Van has bought four Haweka Axis200-2 wheel aligners, turn plates and car kits for its Billingham, Gateshead, Longbenton and Spennymoor workshops.
Wheel Alignment
irtec, the industry-recognised benchmark for technician competence, has been revitalised and, as described during a presentation by the IRTE at Coach & Bus Live, now includes a redeveloped Advanced Technician level.
Irtec
Vauxhall's all-new Combo panel van is set to become a firm favourite of owner-drivers and large fleets alike, with its combination of technology and class-leading features, according to the Luton-based manufacturer.
Light Commercial Vehicles
John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing, has taken delivery of 52 Dennison sliding skeletal trailers to replace existing Dennisons – so maintaining the company's skeletal fleet at 160.
Trailers
South Yorkshire haulage company McGregor Logistics is reporting greatly improved efficiency, thanks to Stertil Koni's innovative vehicle lifting system, the Earthlift.
Lighting