Removals business George Lambert & Son has taken delivery of a Euro 6 MAN TGL 10.220 4x2 rigid, with a special 'top pod' to sleep two men, in addition to the driver.
Rigids
A new Mercedes-Benz service and used vehicle centre has opened in Wetherby, close to the A1.
Dealerships
Argos has ordered 19 lifting deck longer semi-trailers (LSTs) from Don-Bur, after successfully trialling a prototype since April this year.
Longer Semi-Trailers
Alternative fuel business Prins Autogas has won a top innovation prize for its development of dual-fuel technology.
Alternative Fuels
Stertil Koni has launched a wheel hub trolley jack and mini caliper crane designed to simplify the removal of hubs and brake calipers in a safe, one-man operation.
Lifting Equipment
Four Optare MetroCity electric buses are being trialled in London, as part of Transport for London's (TfL's) aim for zero-emission bus fleets by 2020.
Electric Vehicles
Car parts distributor Andrew Page is deploying Masternaut's fleet management system, after a trial at its Birmingham depot delivered a 7% improvement in mpg and almost halved the number of 'harsh' events.
Telematics
Computer equipment distributor Paul Ponsonby has taken delivery of a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz New Actros drawbar rigid, with bespoke body, to deliver large, fragile products across the UK and Europe.
Rigids
Ryder Europe has completed the purchase of nationwide trailer repair and maintenance specialist Bullwell Trailer Solutions.
Trailers
London's proposed Safer Lorries Scheme may see trucks without sideguards and safety mirrors banned, if a consultation launched by the Mayor of London, TfL and London Councils gets the green light.
Security Equipment
Scottish tipper operator Central Demolition is using vehicles with top-of-the-range, high-sided Loadmaster bodies to enable the trucks to serve a variety of applications.
Tippers
Germany's largest bus operator DB Regio Bus, part of Deutsche Bahn, has signed an agreement with MAN Truck & Bus for up to 815 new vehicles over the next four years.
Bus & Coach