Tyre manufacturer Goodyear has picked up an innovation award for its Intellimax groove technology, used in the FuelMax S steer tyre range.
Tyres & Retreads
Leyland Bus Parts and Green Urban Technologies have formed a partnership to roll out a retrofit exhaust emissions system to global bus operators to extend the service life of their fleets.
Emissions Control
Birmingham-based Rail Safety Solutions (RSS) has acquired 22 Mercedes-Benz Vito and Citan vans on CharterWay contract hire from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
Bus & Coach
Lucketts Travel, in Fareham, Hampshire, has taken delivery of a pair of 12.8-metre length Scania OmniExpress touring coaches – adding to its existing fleet of six similar vehicles.
Sales Figures
The Scottish government has published a consultation document outlining the low emission zone (LEZ) strategy for Scotland, and giving two years’ notice of potential implementation.
Emissions
Aggregates and earth-moving specialist Maen Karne has taken delivery of six new Euro 6 MAN TGX 26.440 6x2 tractor units – taking its MAN fleet acquisitions, including dippers and rigid mixer chassis, to 10 in the last 18 months.
Tippers
DAF Trucks has refreshed its body builders’ information website, providing improved access to advice and guidance on configuring and mounting bodies efficiently to DAF chassis.
Bodywork
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a number of finance deals for its van range, from the small Caddy up to the larger Crafter (pictured).
Finance & Leasing
Fiat Professional is reporting record UK sales for 2014 at almost 15,000 vehicles, up by 8% on 2013 – itself a record year for the manufacturer.
Light Commercial Vehicles
IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) has confirmed that it will be changing the title of Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), along with Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA), to IMI Accreditation as part of its overall brand overhaul.
Continuing Professional Development
Cummins Turbo Technologies is working with a large unnamed OEM vehicle manufacturer, field testing its new, compact electric wastegate turbocharger for light- and heavy-duty engines.
Emissions Control
Plant hire business Tom Prichard Contracting has taken delivery of a custom-built plant body from Andover Trailers, after hearing good reports about the product's durability.
Trailers