GM’s Opel/Vauxhall subsidiary and GM Financial’s European operations are to be acquired by the PSA Group in a deal valuing them at €1.3 billion and €0.9 billion, respectively.
Dealerships
Petro-Canada Lubricants’ updated ‘Duron next generation’ – claimed to be the most advanced line of heavy duty diesel engine oils on the market – is now available across Europe.
Lubricants & Systems
Dumbarton-based haulier Galt Transport has taken delivery of four new Scania R-series trucks, two of which feature the firm’s longest reaching truck-mounted cranes.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
The 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show is set to be “the busiest and best ever”, according to organisers, with floor space increased by 10% to accommodate many new exhibitors.
CV Show
Lighting manufacturer Labcraft will be unveiling a new Banksman light at the forthcoming CV Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
LightingOne in six fleets does not include checks for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in their vehicle repair and maintenance schedules.
Windscreens, Windows / Equipment
Horticultural and landscaping business Forevergreen Gardens has taken delivery of a 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter tipper truck – a direct replacement for its first Fuso Canter, in operation for five years and which, says owner Richard Brown, was “bullet-proof”.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Aberdeen’s second £2.6 million hydrogen refuelling station was officially opened on Monday (27 February 2017) to coincide with the launch of a fleet of 10 hydrogen fuelled Toyota Mirai cars.
Alternative Fuels
Wales-based Sofa Sofa has taken delivery of two new 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Atego rigids, both 816 variants with the 156bhp engines and high-roofed, twin bunk BigSpace L-cabs.
Rigids
Volvo Trucks has announced that its latest concept vehicle is the first hybrid designed for long-haul applications and, predicts Volvo, could cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 30%.
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Scottish commercial laundry firm Fishers has taken delivery of another 18 vehicles on lease from Ryder as part of its ongoing fleet replacement programme.
Rigids
Citroën is extending its zero-emissions Berlingo Electric range with the L2 550 LX van, which will be showcased on Citroen’s stand at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).
Electric Vehicles