ATS Euromaster has carried out a mass fleet inspection at an event in Leicester, where 60 vans and pick-ups were checked for LeasePlan UK’s customers, including Ecolab (pictured).
Tyres & Retreads
Knorr-Bremse has announced it is acquiring UK engine air management system supplier GT Group in a move designed to strengthen Knorr-Bremse’s position in Europe and North America.
Engines & Engine Parts
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Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled a limited edition Sprinter, which boasts an array of additional features – all as standard.
Light Commercial Vehicles
Goodyear’s ServiceLine roadside assistance attended and fixed breakdowns in less than 121 minutes during 2015, across the UK and mainland Europe.
Tyres & Retreads
LC Vehicle Hire has taken delivery of two bespoke MAN TGS trucks for its customer Celtic Recycling.
Rigids
The Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association have both welcomed the government’s announcement last week that it will provide funding for apprenticeships in LGV driving, traffic office and warehouse operative roles.
Apprenticeships
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is critical of the European Commission’s announcement of new consultations, saying better enforcement of vans is needed rather than more legislation.
Standards & Practices
LowCVP (the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership) has published its transport project list for the next 12 months, with a goal of supporting the UK’s drive to meet the Climate Change Act and air quality objectives.
Alternative Fuels
First Bus has been handed the keys of a pre-production 11.1m Metrodecker demonstrator vehicle and will now put the bus through its paces in a series of in-service trials.
Bus & Coach
ET Morris & Sons has taken delivery of 12 Volvo FH-500 6x2 tractors with a low coupling height which the operator says could only be achieved by Volvo.
Couplings
Iveco has unveiled the New Stralis, with the three-vehicle range boasting a new driveline and promising outstanding reliability and efficiency for all types of operation – regional, urban and long haul.
Heavy Goods Vehicles