Family-owned haulage and warehousing specialists, Farrall’s Group of Chester, has recently taken delivery of its first New Generation MAN TGX tractors and two new MAN TGE 3.5 tonne vans.
Tractor Units
For the fourth year in a row, April 8 was Global Remanufacturing Day, an event organised by international group the Remanufacturing Industries Council to raise the profile of this alternative means of component production that reduces the use of resources.
Vehicle Parts
Giti Tire is targeting the small stop-start city bus and 7.5 tonne delivery vehicle markets with the launch of its Giti GAU867v1 all-position tyre in size 215/75R17.5.
Tyres & Retreads
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Succeeding Martin Hay, who leaves the business at the end of June, is James Armstrong. He will officially take up this post on 1 July 2021.
People
IVECO has signed a memorandum of understanding with technology firm Plus to jointly develop autonomous trucks.
Driver Assistance Systems
UK DAF Dealer group, Lawrence Vehicles Ltd. – which comprises the Lancashire DAF and Lothian DAF dealerships plus two TRP all-makes parts shops – has picked up the manufacturer’s pan-European, International Dealer of the Year award.
Dealerships
One of the greatest talents of inventor Gottlieb Daimler was finding new areas of application for his engine. He invented the motorcycle, then went to the motorised trolley car, a motorised firefighting hose and then, almost inevitably, to the truck in 1896.
Engines & Engine Parts
The new KKS automatic coupling system enables the driver to couple and uncouple the semi-trailer via remote control – automatically, safely and quickly. Therefore, you can increase efficiency, con-venience and safety with one single product.
Fifth Wheels
Commercial vehicle services company Marshall Fleet Solutions is investing in a brand new, multi-million pound, 26,000 m² purpose-built flagship depot that will be centrally located in Tamworth in the Midlands.
Tail Lifts
Bury-based ISM Waste has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL road sweeper to keep its waste transfer facility, yard and adjoining local roads clean and tidy.
Municipal Vehicles
Chassis conversion specialist Astra Vehicle Technologies is working with Guest Truck and Van to produce an electric 7.2 tonne IVECO Daily.
Electric Vehicles