Nissan has upgraded the NV400 light commercial vehicle with new engine choices and a range of new features to boost, it says, performance and fuel efficiency.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Tyre and vehicle technologies manufacturer Continental has made test tyres from dandelion rubber and says these could go into production within 5—10 years.
Tyres & Retreads
Aston Transport has taken delivery of five Euro 6 Scania 8x4 tippers, fitted with multi-purpose tipping gear from Hyva, with payload and productivity the key reasons for selection.
Tippers
Fiat has unveiled the new-look Doblò Cargo, including a new EcoJet version, at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover (25 September to 2 October 2014).
Light Commercial Vehicles
Telematics developer Masternaut is launching a business consultancy arm to help operators maximise the benefit of its systems – a service which, it says, can deliver a 10% cost reduction.
Telematics
TomTom Telematics has launched a new range of driver terminals, which it is showcasing at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show, in Hanover (25 September to 2 October 2014).
Telematics
Iveco and Renault have scooped top prizes for their latest vehicles, with Iveco's New Daily winning International Van of the Year 2015 and Renault taking International Truck of the Year for its Range T.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has taken the wraps off a new concept vehicle, called Tristar, which combines all the features of the current T series but, says VW, gives a view of future generations of the Transporter.
Off RoadersMitsubishi Electric Europe is launching a new range of stop-start systems and alternator technology for truck and bus applications at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover this week (25 September to 2 October).
Engine/Transmission Management
Tyres manufacturer Hankook is launching two new commercial vehicle tyres – one for winter use, designed for steer axles but which can be used in any position, and another for long-distance trailer operations.
Tyres & Retreads
Truck manufacturing giant MAN has appointed Hankook as official tyre supplier for all its heavy-duty trucks.
Tyres & Retreads
German commercial vehicle parts manufacturer Jost is in advanced talks to buy Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems from Daimler.
Axles