Blakes Coaches has extended its fleet with a Scania Irizar i6 vehicle, customised with a high-spec finish.
Bus & Coach
Until 30 June 2015, selected approved used Sprinter 313 CDI MWB panel vans are now available from Mercedes’ dealer network for £299 per month.
Panel Vans
Leyland Trucks is donating engines, componentry and technical expertise to the £13 million iSTEM (innovation and STEM) Centre at Preston’s College in Fulwood, due to open this September.
Apprenticeships
The UK Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) is asking government to reconsider its support for automotive LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) as part of its commitment to improving air quality in urban areas.
Alternative Fuels
Operators are increasingly using the capabilities of fleet management software to drive improvements in other IT-related processes.
Fleet Management Systems
F1 racing team Infiniti Red Bull is using seven Renault Range T trucks to transport equipment around the European Grand Prix events.
Tractor Units
T&J Haulage is reporting good fuel economy, payload and comfort from its first Mercedes-Benz tractor units – a pair of Actros 2445s with aerodynamic StreamSpace cabs, Kelsa lightbars and chrome trim, as well as Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has published a Low Emission Van Guide, aimed at operators of small to medium-sized fleets with vans up to 3.5 tonnes gvw.
Alternative Fuels
Ford has announced upgrades to its Transit Connect van, available from this summer, including new powertrain options and driver assistance features.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Component manufacturer Mahle has announced several additions to its Original and Knecht ranges of oil, air, fuel and cabin filters.
Exhaust systems, Filters & Catalysts
Access equipment manufacturer The Facelift Group has placed an order with Iveco for more than 100 New Daily vans and chassis cab models.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Irizar’s iService, which provides on-line access to individual coaches’ parts and equipment lists, has now been upgraded to include all DAF part numbers.
Engine/Transmission Management