Following 10 weeks of trials with Optare's 11.7 metre low-weight Versa bus and successful experience over the years with its Solo vehicle, Go North East has ordered 26 new vehicles from the Yorkshire bus builder.
Bus & Coach
Code Talk, the hand-held trailer diagnostics fro Doctor Air Brake for trailer repairers looking after older ABS and new EBS systems, now covers Wabco TEBS E.
Diagnostic Equipment
Dorset County Council's Highways Operations' fleet management and maintenance service – Fleet Services – has been reaping the benefits of Chevin's web-based fleet software system.
Workshop Management Systems
When planning a fleet expansion, his relationship with Irish Commercials, coupled with his experience of the Volvo FMX truck, made the decision easy for David Boylan of Boylan Sand and Gravel.
Tippers
Allison Transmission is supplying fully-automatic transmissions to Hyundai Motor Company's County bus for the first time.
Gearboxes
All-electric, medium-duty commercial vehicles manufacturer Smith Electric Vehicles has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Taiwanese CV manufacturer Taikang Technology Corporation.
Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles has transformed its facility in Aberdeen, with new showrooms, offices, customer lounge, parts and service receptions, and a nine-bay workshop.
Dealerships
Nationwide bulk powder distributor Damac Transporters has added a further 10 Renault trucks to its 38-strong all-Renault fleet.
Tractor Units
BlueOptimize, an ECU (engine control unit) remapping technology has helped BT Fleet save around £30m in fuel costs across 24,000 vehicles over eight years.
Engine/Transmission Management
With eight months still to go before the doors open to the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Show, the organiser is reporting stand bookings 41% ahead of last year.
Workshop Management Systems
Impressive fuel returns and reliability with its existing Renault trucks have seen Welch's Transport take delivery of a further two new Premium tractor units.
Tractor Units
Terberg Fire and Rescue has added six Vauxhall Vivaro and Movano fully-equipped mobile service units to its service fleet across the UK and Ireland.
Panel Vans