Stationery and office equipment supplier Office Essentials has documented a 40% improvement in fleet efficiency since adopting Masternaut's telematics solution.
Telematics
Axle system manufacturer Hendrickson is to preview its new mid-lift axle at next week's Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May, NEC, Birmingham), ahead of its official launch in September.
Axles
Nissan says it has improved its NV400 panel van and conversion range with a single new low-emission Euro 5 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine that cuts CO2 emissions by 8g/km, as well as range-wide specification upgrades.
Chassis Cabs
The new Euro 6 FH16, in 750bhp 6x2 tractor guise, is to make its UK public debut on Volvo Trucks' stand at Truckfest Peterborough on 4—5 May 2014.
RigidsUltimate Transport Finance says operators wanting better deals on new truck acquisitions should talk to the firm at the CV Show (29 April to 1 Many, NEC, Birmingham).
Finance & LeasingMiX Telematics has produced a free guide for fleet managers to enable them to make the most of a day spent at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May, NEC, Birmingham).
Telematics
The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CSRF), based at Cambridge University – the £6m UK initiative to minimise the short, medium and long term environmental impact of road freight transport – is just over a year old, and, according to director Professor David Cebon, is on track, currently running 10 projects.
Multi-Fuel Engines
The latest evolution of the Fiat Ducato LCV – the sixth generation since the original 1981 LCV and claiming 2.6 million unit sales – has been unveiled by Fiat Professional.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Transport operator Stagecoach has extended its fleet management solution to almost 1,200 London buses in a bid to cut fuel consumption by 4%.
Fleet Management Systems
Citroën will be unveiling its new Relay van at the Commercial Vehicle Show next week (NEC, Birmingham, 29 April to 1 May).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Trailer rental and service company TIP Trailer Services is to invest £19 million in 900 new trailers for its UK fleet.
Trailers
Turbochargers remanufacturer Turboactive is set to introduce a range of own-brand turbos for light commercial vehicles at the CV Show (29 April to 1 May 2014, NE, Birmingham).
Engines & Engine Parts