Michelin Solutions is launching a new pence-per-kilometre (PPK) tyre management contract, which includes a guarantee on fuel savings – said to be the first of its kind in the industry.
Tyres & Retreads
Delphi AutoParts and Hartridge have together launched an all-makes common rail injector test solution aimed at workshops and general diesel service stations dealing with everything from vans to trucks and buses – with CRIN and heavy duty adaptors available.
Diagnostic Equipment
Registration is now open for the fifth annual IRTE Skills Challenge 2015, which this year takes place on 1—5 June at the S&B Academy in Bristol.
Apprenticeships
Giti Tire says it will use CV Show 2015 to launch its latest GT Radial next generation drive-axle tyre, the GDR638 and to highlight the breadth of its tyres portfolio.
Tyres & Retreads
Construction services and waste-management company Smiths (Gloucester) has taken delivery of four, high specification Volvo FH tractor units – the first to bear its new livery.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Trailers running gear manufacturer BPW has added hydraulic tipper components supplier Hidromas to its portfolio of products available in the UK.
Tipping Gear
Two AdBlue suppliers have announced their plans for exhibiting at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (14-16 April, NEC, Birmingham).
Euro 6
Grab loader business Fleetwood Grab Services has taken delivery of a 32-tonne Renault Range C, the fourth generation Renault truck to join its six-strong fleet.
Rigids
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has taken delivery of the first 40 vehicles from a 101-strong order from Fiat for frontline ambulances built around the Ducato Maxi van.
Emergency Service Vehicles
The CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) is looking stronger than ever, with more major names revealing their presence at this year’s major transport event.
Tyres & Retreads
Gateshead Central Taxis has taken delivery of five Optare Solos for its first service bus fleet.
Bus & Coach
Airport and highway maintenance contractor Allied Infrastructure Management is reporting greater efficiency and reliability since fitting an Allison 1000 Series automatic transmission into one of its Iveco Daily extruder vehicles.
Engine/Transmission Management