The UK’s first Euro 6 dedicated gas-powered Scania truck will be gracing Gasrec’s exhibition stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham).
Alternative Fuels
Body and trailer builder Cartwright is unveiling a home delivery concept vehicle, featuring an aerodynamic design and ultra lightweight construction, at next week’s CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC Birmingham).
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
The London Borough of Havering has invested £1 million in a significant fleet update programme, with a range of highly bespoke Charlton bodied tippers central to addressing its specific operating requirements.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Paul Clark Services has commenced putting its engineers through irtec, Inspection Technician level, using the FTA (Freight Transport Association) as the assessing body.
Irtec
Tyre manufacturer Hankook has won a leading international design award for its Smart Control AW02 truck and bus radial tyre.
Tyres & Retreads
Civil engineering group Cappagh has placed an order for 83 Mercedes-Benz vans, most of which will be put to work on high-profile utility contracts.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Yellow Buses, part of the RATP Group, has taken delivery of eight Volvo B5TL Euro 6 buses with Wrightbus Gemini 3 bodywork, following a delivery of five of the B5TL’s Euro 5 models last year.
Bus & Coach
The early bird discount for the European Bus Forum Conference & Expo (2 July 2015, University of Manchester) – which is a saving of £200 on the full price – ends this Friday 10 April 2015.
Continuing Professional Development
Latest news from exhibitors at the Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham) includes several announcements regarding vehicle conversions and body work.
Bodies & Bodywork
ACFO, the organisation for fleet decision-makers, has announced it will stage a seminar on 8 May, which will focus on operating costs.
Fleet Operating Costs
A&M Group has added a new Optare Solo to its fleet of vehicles, with the latest addition assigned to the Flexibus service that A&M operates for Warwickshire County Council.
Bus & Coach
Michelin has introduced a guarantee covering its on/off-road X Works tyre range against accidental tyre damage.
Tyres & Retreads