Supermarket chain Morrisons has begun taking deliveries of a third batch of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) from Gray & Adams, which are due to enter service in the autumn.
Longer Semi-Trailers
Peterborough-based drainage and sewer specialist Dalrod has a new flagship truck – a muscular 8x4 Mercedes-Benz 32-tonne Arocs with the aerodynamic StreamSpace cab.
Municipal Vehicles
UK and Europe express delivery specialist Redland Couriers has become one of the first to combine advanced vehicle tracking with the Transport Exchange Group's freight exchange platform.
Telematics
Road safety charity Brake and insurance group Aviva have together published expert guidance to help fleets prevent accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and bikers.
Road Safety
Ford's powerful but ultra-frugal 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is the 2014 International Engine of the Year – a third consecutive victory.
Engines & Engine Parts
Vauxhall's new Vivaro van, being launched this week, not only has Voith gearbox technology in the drivetrain, but Voith Industrial Services knowhow embedded in the engine assembly line, which it now operates on behalf of Vauxhall.
Transmissions
Scottish commercial laundry and textile rental specialist Fishers Services has nearly completed replacing more than two thirds of its delivery fleet uder a 57-vehicle, five- and six-year contract hire deal with Ryder.
Rigids
All vehicles registered after 29 October 2014 must have European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) – it will no longer be possible to register incomplete vehicles.
Whole Vehicle Type ApprovalIt is possible that during manufacturing test of the hand brake valve damage occurred to the handle locker. The handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position, which could allow it to move to the released/drive position, resulting in a vehicle roll-away.Recall affected units, check for damage and replace the hand brake valve, if necessary.Vehicle ID: 320703 to 320722; 390014 to 390016; 290821 to 290932; and 400004 to 400018.
Recalls
Toys manufacturer TOMY is launching a new range of city-themed 1:16 scale toys, called Big Works, modelled on Iveco's heavy truck range.
Municipal Vehicles
Bus operator Quality Line, part of Epsom Coaches, has taken delivery of 12 Euro 6 Optare MetroCity buses – the first Optare Euro 6 vehicles to go into service in London.
Bus & Coach
Commercial vehicle parts supplier Europart and tyre dealership First Stop are joining forces to offer their respective customer bases access to the other's products and services.
Tyres & Retreads