Unlike Victor Kiam who famously purchased Remington because he loved the razor firm so much, for Bill Courtney-Smith it was a case of been there, felt the pain – and then he bought the company. Keith Read tells the Regenatec story
North Yorkshire coach operator Eddie Brown has added four Plaxton Panther coaches to its fleet.
Bus & Coach
External lighting firm David Webster Lighting has added an 18-tonne Iveco Eurocargo 4x2 rigid to its fleet – replacing a Eurocargo that had clocked-up nine years across London and the South East.
Drop Side
Sigmavision, which manufactures laser measurement systems for the tyre industry, will be launching a patent-protected product called TreadReader at the Commercial Vehicle Show, next week.
Tyres & Retreads
The first type-approved and market-ready next generation digital tachograph will be launched by Stoneridge Electronics at the CV Show.
Tachometers
Cenex and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) are calling for collaborative research projects under the niche vehicle R&D programme.
Alternative Fuels
Heavy-haulage manufacturer Andover Trailers says the completion of its largest trailer in 26 years marks a triumph for British engineering.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Goldstar Transport has taken delivery of 60 Euro 5 Renault Premium 460.25 6x2s, all with Privilege cabs.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
A consultation on the implementation of new EU rules covering the licensing of truck, bus and coach operators has been announced today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.
Operator Compliance Risk Score
Ford is supporting London-based commercial vehicle customers with a CV scrappage programme that will help them move from older vans into cleaner, greener vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Bridgestone UK has extended the tyre supply agreement with temperature controlled distribution company NR Evans.
Tyres & Retreads