Recent orders for Volvo Bus include two new Volvo B11R coaches for City Circle and a Volvo B7R for Scottish operator Woods Coaches.
Bus & Coach
Jost has launched the Ultra range of Edbro cylinders, which offer weight savings of up to 29kg for the CS17 and CS18 products.
Tipping Gear
South coast retail park Hedge End Park has taken delivery of its second electric truck, an Alke ATX 110E with articulated trailer.
Electric Vehicles
More than two-thirds of drivers are comfortable with telematics being installed in their vehicles, although almost three-quarters of those who drive company or private vehicles for work do not have such devices fitted.
Telematics
Van buyers are being courted by manufacturers for the next couple of weeks, with both Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Citroen offering deals.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Ford is investing £190 million in low-carbon diesel engine production at its plant in Dagenham, Essex.
Engines & Engine Parts
A college in Hampshire has taken delivery of a specially converted 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter, to transport students with physical disabilities.
Bus & Coach
Martin Williams (Hull) has won the commercial vehicle bodyshop of the year prize at the British Bodyshop awards, held earlier this month (October 2014) at Celtic Manor Resort, Wales.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Kitchen and bathroom furniture maker East Coast Fittings is the first customer to take delivery of a Maxi-Low 3.5-tonne van, a British-built vehicle with polypropylene panels.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicle parts manufacturer SAF-Holland is reporting increased sales of trailer products, thanks to expansion by two aftermarket businesses.
Trailers
Tanker hire business WG Tanker Group has changed its tyre policy to Westlake for its 300-strong tanker fleet and, says the company, "has no plans to go elsewhere".
Tyres & Retreads
Iveco has launched the Daily Club, a membership scheme for New Daily owners, promising special offers, exclusive events and discounts.
Light Commercial Vehicles