Renault Trucks says that the chassis architecture in its new range can reduce body mounting time by up to 20%, thanks to the modular design enabling multiple configurations.
Chassis
The official story of London's New Routemaster bus has now been published, with help from Transport for London and contributions from personnel involved in its design and manufacture.
Bus & Coach
Burflex Scaffolding says it has cut operational costs by £4,000 per month on labour costs since installing Fleetmatics GPS vehicle tracking on its 40-strong fleet.
Telematics
Independent energy and utility infrastructure business Brookfield Utilities UK has taken delivery of 11 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, after deciding to switch all light commercial vehicle orders to Mercedes.
Light Commercial Vehicles
An HGV driver who gave up long-haul operations due to shoulder pain has taken up driving again, after acquiring a Volvo FH truck with the Dynamic Steering system.
Tractor Units
In a bid to help fleet operators reduce their exposure to 'cash for crash' claims, motor fleet insurance broker Just Fleet has announced it will fit all vehicles with front-facing cameras.
Telematics
Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has cut costs and carbon emissions by replacing two smaller trucks with one 5-tonne Iveco Daily truck.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for its "failure to cut excessive levels of nitrogen dioxide", primarily from diesel engines.
Green Vehicles
Timber business John Miller Transport has taken delivery of a Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Arocs, fitted with specialist equipment to enable hauling and transporting of timber from forests to sawmills.
Tractor Units
Plant hire business One Call Hire is anticipating saving 15% on fuel with six new tri-axle step frame trailers, fitted with fold-forward ramps.
Trailers
Edbro has boosted the maximum load of its CX range of combined ram and tank tipping cylinders from 32 tonnes to 52 tonnes, in a move aimed at extending the product's global appeal.
Tipping Gear
Stagecoach North East operates a fleet of 474 vehicles from six depots on local bus services inTyne & Wear, Teesside and the surrounding local authority areas, as well as megabus.com operations nationwide and a City Sightseeing operation under franchise in Newcastle.
People