Early results of a research project to evaluate in-service bus emissions in Brighton have revealed that smoothing traffic flow could significantly reduce vehicle emissions.
Bus & Coach
Scania has announced two wins for its coach business, with an Irizar i6 for Stephensons of Easingwold and an Irizar Century for Milligans Coach Travel.
Bus & Coach
Ashwoods Lightfoot is expanding the reach of Lightfoot, its driver behaviour system, into Europe, thanks to a distribution deal with Spanish satellite communications company Disvent Ingenieros.
Telematics
This month sees the European launch of Michelin's 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyre across Europe, and Michelin says it "sets the benchmark" for regional trailer tyres.
Tyres & Retreads
Brewer and pub retailer Marston's has taken delivery of its first MAN TGS 26.400 6x2 drawbar unit – and is already reporting fuel savings of a staggering 33%.
Trailers
Matthew Kibble Transport has taken delivery of its first Mercedes New Actros for evaluation against other marques – and is already reporting best fuel performance.
Tractor Units
Mercedes dealer City West Commercials has launched 24-hour servicing at its Avonmouth depot.
Dealerships
Formula 1 team Scuderia Ferrari has taken delivery of three Iveco Stralis Hi-Way tractors, expanding an existing fleet of Iveco vehicles operated by the team.
Tractor Units
The bus industry's top technicians were named late last week (17 July 2014) at the IRTE Skills Challenge 2014 winners' presentation, held in the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon.
Continuing Professional Development
Haulage firm Harris Transport has specified Jost's sliding fifth wheel and FleetMaster handle for its latest truck, a DAF XF105, to boost speed and safety on vehicle turnarounds.
Couplings
Peterborough-based Yaxley Coachworks has beaten a host of worthy finalists to win the Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop of the Year title at the recent British Bodyshop Awards.
Bodies & Bodywork
Haulage and logistics operator Tyson H Burridge is reporting faster and more flexible loading, thanks to the introduction of Krone's Multi Lock load securing system on new curtainsiders.
Load Restraints