Falkirk, Scotland-based bus and coach maker Alexander Dennis Ltd has been acquired by North American OEM New Flyer Industries (NFI) Group.
Bus & Coach
Harmful NOx emissions from trucks have halved in the last five years, according to figures from the Department for Transport.
Emissions Control
Continental is expanding its range of drive belts for the commercial vehicle aftermarket, adding more than 40 multi V-belts for the auxiliary drive.
Belts & Chains
Belgium operator STIB-MIVB has taken delivery of 15 articulated hybrid-electric Urbanway buses from IVECO Bus – part of a 141-strong order.
Alternative Fuels
Michelin has expanded its X Multi T2 tyre range with the addition of four new 17.5in sizes for low platform trailers, such as stepframes, car transporters and double-decks.
Tyres & Retreads
Manchester-based Courier Express Refrigerated Transport has updated its fleet with two 18-tonners fitted with multi-temperature units from Carrier Transicold to support temperature-critical pharmaceutical and foodservice deliveries.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz dealer Rygor Commercials is reporting increased compliance and service benefits from workshop solution Truckfile, since adding bespoke functionality to boost technician productivity.
Workshop Management Systems
Builders’ merchant and joinery business Raymond Grieve has taken delivery of a replacement Fuso Canter, citing impressive payload as a key reason for the like-for-like replacement.
Rigids
Premier Traffic Management (PTS) has deployed a new fleet management solution, from Teletrac Navman, predicting it will “transform” driver behaviour and vehicle safety.
Telematics
MAN Truck & Bus UK is building a new, larger dealership in Gateshead, promising a “state-of-the-art” dealership and maintenance facility.
Dealerships
Macclesfield-based Henshaws Envirocare has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FL rigids – five replacements and two additions – all fitted with Webb skiploader bodies.
Rigids
MWheels has announced a new training course on commercial vehicle wheel security, which will provide “the most comprehensive wheel education skills in the UK” according to industry instructor Phil Thirsk (pictured).
Wheel Security