Automotive and commercial vehicle engineering centre Millbrook now has advanced equipment from each of the major PEMS (portable emissions measurement system) manufacturers, following its acquisition of a third system.
Social / Corporate Responsibility
Leading industry bodies FTA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road Haulage Association) have expressed “disappointment” at proposals from London Mayor Boris Johnson to require HGVs entering the capital to have additional glass fitted in the lower half of nearside doors to improve the drivers’ vision.
Health & Safety Legislation
“The Volvo FH is the best looking truck on the road [and] the Volvo product and the service we receive from Thomas Hardie Commercials are second to none.”
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The ongoing trailer efficiency debate – which pits vehicle weight against aerodynamics – should be viewed as a ‘horses for courses’ situation, according to Don-Bur marketing manager Richard Owens.
Longer Semi-TrailersElectronic systems may deactivate: driver and passenger may experience switching off of the instrument panel light and other electronic systems, such as the ABS and airbags caused by loose connections at the ignition switch contact holder block. Recall vehicles likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch contact holder block. Vehicle ID: ZFA25000002729501 to ZFA25000002904391
Recalls
One of the UK’s largest independent food wholesalers, Bestway Wholesale, says it is changing to an all-Mercedes-Benz fleet of vans, following last year’s acquisition of 56 Sprinters from dealer Rygor.
Panel Vans
Wrightbus is launching a new direct sales operation offering new and used vehicles from stock – a move described by the company as “the next logical step” following its recent deal with Close Brothers to offer buses on a rental or lease basis.
Bus & Coach
The freight industry needs a single point of digital contact with government, so that logistics operators can log in and find all government-held transport data in one place.
Driver CPC
Fuel retailers are “shamelessly” exploiting diesel prices to increase forecourt profits. That’s the claim from campaign group FairFuelUK, which adds that, based on 75 million litres of diesel sold per day, retailers are pocketing around £2.25m of wholesale price cuts.
Fuel Pricing
British commercial vehicle manufacturing output grew by a full third (33.3%) in 2015 with nearly 95,000 (94,479) commercial vehicles rolling off production lines, according to figures released today (21 January 2016) by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).
Sales Figures