JKS Group latest Scania tipper truck has been liveried in pink to promote Against Breast Cancer – the operator’s chosen breast cancer research charity.
Tippers
ZF has acquired a 40% stake in Ibeo Automotive Systems, the Hamburg-based market leader in Lidar (‘light detection and ranging’) technology with potential applications in automated and autonomous driving.
Driver Assistance Systems
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is to pursue the transport industry’s case for compensation from truck manufacturers identified as being involved in the truck price-fixing cartel.
Fleet Operating Costs
Infrastructure and utility service provider Amey has signed an exclusive six-year deal with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for vehicle leasing.
Finance & Leasing
Vacu-Lug employee Jason Humphries has achieved a ‘distinction’ in the City & Guilds Part 1 Retread Workshop Practice examination, scoring the highest mark nationwide.
Continuing Professional Development
London-based Clarkes Coaches and Stewarts Coaches, which operates out of Reading, have both gone public in praise of their recently delivered new Irizar i8 Integral coaches.
Bus & Coach
Aberdeen City Council’s innovative hydrogen transport project has been shortlisted for another high-profile gong – the 16th National Transport Awards.
Alternative Fuels
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a wheelchair conversion of its petrol-powered Caddy, developed in association with Sirus Automotive.
Light Commercial VehiclesThe control for adjusting the tilt and rake of the steering column is in a position where it could be accidentally operated while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause an unexpected movement of the steering column and wheel. On affected vehicles fit an interlock to prevent. Vehicle ID: SA9DSRXXX10141001 to SA9DSRXX15141962
Recalls
Healthcare product supplier AAH Pharmaceuticals says it has “transformed” distribution efficiency at its Tamworth site, following a loading bay upgrade by Stertil Dock & Door Products.
Loading/Unloading Equipment
Beattie Brothers Transport has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz rigids, citing product quality and cost effectiveness, as well as dealer service, as key reasons for its return to the marque.
RigidsResearchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have developed an improved system for mandatory truck and trailer brake inspections (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos - ITV), which enables vehicles to be presented unladen.
Road Legal