MAN Truck & Bus UK has opened a new purpose-built dealership in Gateshead, from where it will offer sales and servicing of the manufacturer’s full commercial vehicle range.
Dealerships
Independent financial comparison website Know Your Money has published a report of the most-recalled vehicle marques over the last five years, based on DVSA data.
Bus & Coach
Bibby Distribution has announced a multi-million pound investment in 12 ISO tanks for bulk liquid chocolate transport, helping the operator to secure a long-term contract renewal with Mars Wrigley.
Telematics
Mercedes-Benz has started production of the fully electric eSprinter van at its Dusseldorf plant.
Electric Vehicles
Rail infrastructure business Sonic Rail Services (SRS) is planning to roll out Michelin’s X Multi HD D tyres across its heavy fleet, after a successful trial.
Tyres & Retreads
Dacorum Borough Council has taken delivery of the first of an 11-strong order for new refuse collection vehicles, based on the Mercedes-Benz Econic and equipped with Geesinknorba bodies.
Municipal Vehicles
Wedge Group Galvanizing is rolling out a new-look livery for its fleet of 100-plus trucks, collecting and delivering steel from its 14 UK plants.
Paint, Print & Livery
Bus manufacturer Evobus, part of Daimler, has boosted the life expectancy of hose assemblies in its vehicles by choosing the FC800 EverCool refrigerant hose, designed by Eaton for use in bus air-conditioning units.
Bus & Coach
Birmingham Airport has started its all-electric bus service for all landside car park routes, with six Volvo 7900e ultra-low emission single-deckers.
Electric Vehicles
New Era Fuels is reporting a 40% improvement in fuel performance, thanks to an upgraded fleet and its membership of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
FORS
Brigade Electronics has launched a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) star rating checker service for fleets operating in and around London.
Road Safety
Durham County Council has taken delivery of its first vehicles from bus maker Mellor, with a seven-strong order for the Orion Plus low-floor bus.
Bus & Coach