Braking systems supplier WABCO Holdings has announced that its proposed merger with ZF Freidrichshafen is to go ahead, with ZF acquiring WABCO for US $7 billion.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK has signed an agreement to acquire commercial vehicle rental business SHB Hire.
Finance & Leasing
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is adopting a Michelin tyre policy for its 100 heavy fire appliances, after the tyres were tested on three vehicles by its lead driving instructor in blue-light conditions.
Tyres & Retreads
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has completed its first trial of body cameras for its roadside enforcement staff.
Road Legal
Commercial vehicle bodywork accessory supplier Pommier UK has signed an exclusive distribution contract with German company Edscha Trailer Systems.
Trailer Equipment
Bus operator First York will be taking delivery of 21 double-deck electric buses later this year, following an investment by the operator and funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles.
Electric Vehicles
Proton Power Systems has signed a letter of intent to partner with Skoda Electric in the Czech Republic to develop fuel cell electric buses.
Alternative Fuels
Alfa Romeo Racing has appointed IVECO as its official truck partner and has taken delivery of 12 Stralis trucks and a Daily van to transport team equipment to European Formula One events.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has opened a new northern office, moving from Sheffield to Number One Kirkstall Forge, in Leeds – an award-winning commercial building.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Newspaper and magazine distributor Menzies Distribution is taking delivery of 75 new trucks and trailers on a five-year contract hire with Fraikin.
Finance & Leasing
Two refuse collection operators are reporting positive feedback from the use of Allison 3000 Series transmissions in vehicles, brought in to tackle the extensive garbage problem in Lebanon.
Transmissions
VPG Onboard Weighing has announced the latest release of its VanWeigh axle overload monitoring system for light commercial vehicles.
Light Commercial Vehicles