In updating its Unimog to Euro 6, Mercedes-Benz is also aiming to appeal to a broader range of applications and operators. John Challen travels to Germany to find out more
Off Roaders
Tyres make a big impact on fuel economy and maintenance bills. Stretching the life of rubber is the aim of the new ContiLifeCycle plant in Hannover, as Ian Norwell discovers
Tyres & Retreads
As we kick off 2014, fleet engineers and transport managers need guidance on changes to the legislative and enforcement environment likely to affect their operations. Brian Tinham talks to traffic commissioner Kevin Rooney
Operator Compliance Risk ScoreGraham Smith OBE FIMI, executive advisor to the president of Toyota Motor Europe and managing director of its London Office, is the new president of IMI. He was inaugurated at the last AGM and will work with IMI CEO Steve Nash.
People
'Perfect in every situation' is Iveco's slogan for its long-awaited new Eurocargo Euro 6. Brian Tinham reports from its launch event at the Italian Embassy in London
Rigids
Converting chassis cabs has always been a costly business, but with the advent of ECWVTA, life is becoming a lot tougher – to the extent of stifling innovation. Steve Banner explains
Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Couplings for drawbars and semi-trailers tend to be out of sight and out of mind. Robin Dickeson reviews these lowly devices and suggests that new technology is set to improve safety and operations
Drawbar / Drawbar Assemblies
Brian Tinham talks to the FTA's Julie Maddocks about her day spent shadowing area engineers on the association's Vehicle Inspection Service team
Road Safety
Light-weighting, size reduction and improving safety have been driving developments with truck-mounted loader cranes. Steve Banner reports
Cranes
Happy New Year to all our readers. And while it is now 2014, as we go to press 2013 remains the big issue. On the one hand, operators are still digesting the Autumn Statement. On the other, OEMs are worrying about the truck market, now that Euro 6 is upon us and even derogated Euro 5 vehicles aren't moving fast.
Alternative Fuels
Rail plant operating business Railway Drainage Ltd (RDL) has acquired five Mercedes-Benz Citan vans, in a move to begin replacing a mixture of car-derived vans, 4x4s and pick-ups with a single-vehicle fleet.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Waste management and recycling business GBN Services has become one of Britain's first operators of the new Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck range, with its acquisition of a double-drive tractor unit and a pair of 18-tonners.
Tractor Units