Palletised freight distributor Oxford Carriers has confirmed it has made improvements in vehicle management and compliance since using TruTac’s products.
Health & Safety Legislation
Alexander Dennis has received an order for 200 low-emission Enviro400 double deck buses from Stagecoach. It says that this represents the UK bus industry’s largest single order by number of vehicles since 2019.
Bus & Coach
Rygor Group Ltd., which includes Mercedes-Benz dealer Rygor Commercials and newly-launched Rygor MAXUS, has undergone a management buyout.
Dealerships
Richard Simpson finds out how battery leasing can reduce front-end costs and uncertainty as bus fleets transition to electric power
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Recalls
Electra Commercial Vehicles has signed an agreement that will see its trucks becoming a standard part of Guest Truck and Van’s offering.
Truck Efficiency
Parcel delivery company DPD has announced that it is to switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to Gd+ HVO, a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, in conjunction with integrated energy provider Essar and Green Biofuels.
Alternative Fuels
The European Commission has published a proposal for Euro 7 emission standards to reduce air pollution.
Emissions Control
Braking product manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Midlands-based Hartshorne Group has won the prestigious title of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland dealer of the year 2022, as well as collecting the new vehicle sales award.
Dealerships
ATS Euromaster has confirmed 12% of the vans and cars it sees under its fleet Mastercare programme feature tyres that are below pressure.
Tyres & Retreads
Vertellus, a new commercial vehicle contract hire company, is supporting operators with their transition to alternative fuelled vehicles.
Electric Vehicles