On its first CV Show appearance since 2008, DAF Trucks will be displaying a full line-up of the manufacturers' products and services, including the new LF Hybrid, which recently entered production.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Heavy-duty truck filtration parts specialist Luber-finer has gone live with a new Europe-focused website at www.luberfiner.co.uk.
Engines & Engine Parts
Manchester-based demolition and earthworks firm PP O'Connor has selected a Boweld Taperlite body with Edbro CX14 lightweight tipping gear for its latest 8x4 tipper.
Tippers
The recent ruling by the European Union Court of Justice that taking the gender of an individual into account as a risk factor in insurance constitutes discrimination, paves the way for new methods of assessing insurance risks.
Telematics
Hot on the heels of Scania's announcement that it will grow its truck rental operations, the manufacturer has revealed that a truck rental depot will be opened on the West Bromwich premises of Scania dealer Keltruck.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Star of the CV Show on the Renault stand in Birmingham next month (April 12—14) will be the fully-electric Kangoo Van ZE, one of seven UK debuts for the commercial vehicle OEM.
Light Commercial Vehicles
A steel piston that reduces temperatures in the combustion bowl, thanks to a modified shape and interior cooling chamber, has been launched by German KS Kolbenschmidt.
Engines & Engine PartsThere is a risk of steering loss, due to the incorrect tightness of the universal joint fixing screw. Retighten screw, if required, to the correct torque and paint mark on screw and clamp.
Recalls
Better fuel economy, lower emissions, a more powerful diesel engine, higher payloads and greater load space are among improvements on the new Euro 5 Citroën Nemo range.
Light Commercial VehiclesThere is a risk that the primary handbrake cable end piece crimping may not conform, so the handbrake cable may become detached. Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance. Vehicles affected: AV624124 to BV606547 and AY730423 to BY730508.
Recalls
Ease of operation, simple, rugged design and the 44,000kg carrying capacity were the key attributes that persuaded R&S Recovery to invest in its first Landoll travelling axle trailer from Roger Dyson Group.
Recovery Vehicles
Power and payload were the two major priorities for haulier Richard Cole, when the firm specified its latest Volvo drawbar combination.
Trailers