McQueens Dairies has ordered for 80 VW Transporter dropside vans as part of a strategy to replace its mixed fleet of 100 vehicles.
Light Commercial VehiclesThe IGA (Independent Garage Association) is partnering with DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) running a free event on 15 November 2016 covering latest issues around MOTs.
VOSA Testing
A team of Mercedes-Benz Vans recently visited fashion retailer Next’s distribution centre in South Elmsall, near Doncaster, to update driver assessors on one of their latest vans.
Driver / People Management
Reading Bus confirmed an order for six Scania Irizar i3 12-metre, diesel-powered single deck buses at last week’s Euro Bus Expo event (1—3 November 2016).
Bus & Coach
Scania paraded a series of successes at this week’s Euro Bus Expo (1—3 November, NEC, Birmingham), citing orders from Princess Coaches, Dunwood Travel, Skills Motor Coaches, Belle Coaches and City Circle.
Bus & Coach
New and used car and van dealer Now Vauxhall says that, since expanding beyond London, with dealerships now in Swindon and Marlborough, its AGM routeMaster tracking system has become more important than ever.
Tracking
Freeway chose Euro Bus Expo (1—3 November, NEC, Birmingham) to launch a range of fleet maintenance smartphone apps that include support for engineer inspections, defect recording, electronic job cards and driver walk-around checks.
Workshop
MAN Bus & Coach UK wheeled out three of its Neoplan Tourliner coaches for this week’s Euro Bus Expo (1—3 November, NEC, Birmingham).
Bus & Coach
Stroud District Council is introducing six new Isuzu Forward 7.5 tonners into its municipal vehicle fleet, all specified to work on a household waste and recycling initiative, which goes live this month (November 2016).
Municipal VehiclesDuring production the EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material, meaning that cracking is possible so exhaust gases could leak, in turn causing surrounding parts to deteriorate, black smoke emissions, loss of power and leading to a warning light. Recall all affected vehicles and replace EGR pipe. Vehicle ID: VF11FL10250257069 to VF1JL000853554998
Recalls
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Road Legal
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Road Safety