Stoneridge Electronics is offering fleet managers a discount of 20% to upgrade analogue tachographs to the SE5000 Exakt Duo digital tachograph.
Tachometers
Sparshatts of Kent, a Mercedes-Benz dealer, is now offering evening MOTs for van and passenger transport operators at its Ashford workshop.
Road Legal
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has taken the first deliveries from a £15 million order for 147 new vehicles, in a fleet upgrade covering six counties.
Emergency Service Vehicles
With eight weeks to go until doors open at the Commercial Vehicle Show, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) says the event's increased size is an important signal of the wider economic recovery.
CV ShowCommercial vehicle registrations grew by 17.5% in February to 13,320 units, driven by another strong performance from the van sector, which clocked an increase of more than 28% month on month.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Launching its latest generation heavy-haulage trucks, Mercedes-Benz opened the doors on its hand-build operation. Ian Norwell reports from both sides of the French-German border.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Dual-fuel and gas trucks are set for exponential growth as the LNG/CNG refuelling infrastructure sees major investment and cheaper conversions come on stream. Brian Tinham examines claims that by 2025 there may be 35,000 gas trucks on UK roads
Alternative Fuels
Nissan has unveiled the first production model of its all-electric e-NV200, based on the NV200 but with electric drivetrain technology from the Leaf.
Electric Vehicles
Iveco's Dakar Rally 2014 truck, the Trakker Evolution 3, will take centre stage on the manufacturer's stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, in April.
Rigids
Michelin is expanding its X Line Energy range of tyres with two additional sizes that, says Michelin, will save money for fleets with Euro 6 vehicles.
Tyres & Retreads
Trailer business TIP Trailer Services UK has acquired the 420-strong trailer rental fleet of Stockport Truck Centre (STC).
Trailers
Asda has achieved the Van Excellence accreditation from the Freight Transport Association for its 1,800-strong home delivery fleet of light commercial vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles