Van rental business Eastgate Commercial has recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, despite its tracking system being ripped out, thanks to the vehicle’s Mercedes PRO connect system and help from the dealer.
Telematics
Testing facility Millbrook is building a new vehicle emissions test facility to expand its capability for heavy duty and 4WD vehicles.
Alternative Fuels
North East motor dealer Vic Young Conversions has converted a regular Nissan e-NV200 to a fully electric lightweight box van, with a larger load space of 8.553 – said to be the first of its type in the UK market.
Electric Vehicles
City West Commercials is expanding its Exeter depot, adding a new MOT bay to its nine-bay workshop by the end of March. The MOT bay will provide tests for Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles.
Workshop
Haldex shows off product innovations in its ‘scalable brake system’, currently on test with a truck OEM.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Scottish bus and coach operator Stuart’s of Carluke has taken delivery of the first of a three-bus Enviro200 order from Alexander Dennis (ADL).
Bus & Coach
Harpers Haulage, the transport arm of P Harper & Sons, has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Actros, selected for driver appeal, fuel efficiency and vehicle reliability.
Tractor Units
Plumbing and heating supplier William Wilson has taken delivery of two more trucks from Ryder, citing the contract hire and rental firm’s ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective service.
Finance & Leasing
Silverstone, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, is using Assetminder software to manage its 200-strong fleet of commercial vehicles and high-performance cars, and says parts management improvements have recouped twice the cost of the system.
Workshop Management Systems
Haldex has entered a concept phase with a major truck manufacturer for testing of its ‘scalable brake system’, with the brake system maker expecting to start a development contract by the end of this year.
Brakes & Braking Systems
Sales of HGVs declined for a second year in 2018, down by 4% to 43,103 trucks, despite an increase in the fourth quarter, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Bus & Coach
North Lincs Aggregates has taken delivery of 11 new Volvo FH trucks – nine tractor units and two 8x4 tipper chassis.
Rigids