News

Northgate opens branch in Hertfordshire

​Northgate has increased its national network to 68 branches across the UK with the opening of its latest premises in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

Electric Vehicles
News

CV Show 2024: Locks4vans showcases range

Locks4vans is showcasing two new products within its L4V Statement Lock range at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show 2024 in Birmingham.

Panel Vans
News

CV Show 2024: B-on and Chery announce eLCV launch

B-on and Chery Commercial Vehicle have announced the launch of the Pelkan electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show 2024 in Birmingham.

Electric Vehicles
Features

All about retreads

With an ever-increasing focus on sustainability, recycling and a circular economy, retreads have become a more common sight on commercial vehicles in recent years. Steve Banner takes a look at the latest investment in the area by Bridgestone

Tyres & Retreads
News

CV Show 2024: Maxus debuts EVs

Harris Maxus is showcasing 13 electric vehicles (EV) at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show 2024 in Birmingham, including the new eDeliver 5 electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV).

Electric Vehicles
News

CV Show 2024: Totalkare demos Hawkeye XL

Totalkare is demonstrating Hunter Engineering's Hawkeye XL Heavy-Duty Alignment System at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show 2024 in Birmingham.

Wheel Alignment
Features

Legal Update

Ward Recycling Limited has been fined £2.15 million after an agency worker was struck and killed by a loading shovel at its waste site in Hartlepool.

Road Legal
Training

Preparing for the IRTE Skills Challenge

With the 2024 edition of the IRTE Bus & Coach Skills Challenge just around the corner, the final preparations are being made by organisers, competitors and sponsors alike

Bus & Coach
Features

Pathway to progress

The SOE has introduced a career pathway guide that is designed to help members navigate their career growth through engineering, featuring information from people who have been there before

Continuing Professional Development
Features

Euro 7 extension

Decisions and discussions around Euro 7 – the latest in a long line of standards to cut emissions of commercial vehicle engines – are ongoing. But there has been plenty of movement in the past 12 months, including a revised timescale. Toby Clark assesses the landscape

Emissions Control
Features

Comment: Essential engineering engagement

I entered the road transport industry as an apprentice HGV technician in 1979. I subsequently joined the IRTE in the early 1980s as a means to help me become a manager – little did I know.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
Features

Introducing eActros 300

Mercedes-Benz continues to broaden its battery-electric truck portfolio with the eActros 300. Lucy Radley delivers her verdict on the new artic

Drivelines