Emissions reduction business Eminox is the first UK aftermarket manufacturer to receive UNECE Regulation 49 certification for its Euro VI diesel particulate filter (DPF) product range.
Emissions Control
Braking systems supplier Wabco has been approached by ZF Friedrichshafen regarding a takeover.
Brakes & Braking Systems
When you join Western Power Distribution you become part of our team of over 6,600 professional, clerical and support staff looking after our extensive electricity distribution network. We serve over 7.8 million customers across the Midlands, South Wales and South West.
People
Tower Transit is a dynamic and innovative bus operator and a key player in London and Singapore, two of the world’s top cities.
People
Abingdon-based Oxford Blue Scaffolding has put its latest Mercedes-Benz Atego into service, citing vehicle quality and reliability as reasons for sticking with the marque’s 7.5-tonners for 25 years.
Rigids
DAF Trucks secured its highest order intake last year since 2007, despite the overall market dropping slightly, resulting in the manufacturer’s top spot for the 24th consecutive year with a 27% share above 6.0 tonnes gvw.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
TAG Forklift Truck Services has taken delivery of a custom-designed trailer from the Cartwright Group – its first from the trailer manufacturer.
Trailers
The government has announced that it will consult on legislation to ban older tyres from use on trucks, buses and coaches.
Road Safety
FORS has announced that ND Brown has become the first commercial vehicle hire fleet in the UK to achieve FORS Vehicle Hire Company accreditation.
Finance & Leasing
Van rental business Eastgate Commercial has recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, despite its tracking system being ripped out, thanks to the vehicle’s Mercedes PRO connect system and help from the dealer.
Telematics
Testing facility Millbrook is building a new vehicle emissions test facility to expand its capability for heavy duty and 4WD vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
North East motor dealer Vic Young Conversions has converted a regular Nissan e-NV200 to a fully electric lightweight box van, with a larger load space of 8.553 – said to be the first of its type in the UK market.
Electric Vehicles