Trucks
First double-clutch transmission in a truck
Fuso has presented a world first with a double-clutch transmission for commercial vehicles. The new transmission drives like an automatic transmission, but unlike a fully automatic torque converter transmission, it makes for lower consumption figures and therefore lower exhaust emissions.
Iveco plans a packed show for Hanover 2010
Full range commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco will be present at the IAA Hanover Show 2010, to be held from 23 to 30 September, with a significant number of new products, services and innovative technologies on display.
Volvo service makes magnums melt
Northampton-based international hauliers MAM Transport Services Ltd have ordered another sixteen Volvo FH-460 tractors and the Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia, Kettering Dealerpoint team also won the service contract for fourteen of MAM’s Renault Magnums to boot.
Scania Irizar PB for Lugg Valley Travel
Scania has recently delivered another 12.2-metre Scania Irizar PB to Lugg Valley Travel. Built to Lugg Valley's executive tourer specification, this latest addition to the fleet joins a similarly-appointed Scania Irizar PB working out of the company's Leominster premises.
First Renault trucks join Wynnstay fleet
Agricultural retailer and crop marketing company, Wynnstay, has taken delivery of three new Renault Premium Lander rigids, fitted with bulk blowing bodies, through Renault Trucks distributor Border Trucks.
Renault Trucks network grows with RH Commercials new site
Nottingham based RH Commercial Vehicles has extended its Renault Trucks franchise with the opening of a second site in Cossington, Leicester. The 8,000 square foot site will operate as a full Renault Trucks R1 Repairer to the company’s main dealership in Nottingham, offering repair, maintenance and vehicle parts supply.
Iveco champion initiatives to benefit the environment
Iveco Senior Vice President, Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Platforms, Sam Burman, presented a paper entitled, “Climate Friendly Commercial Vehicles for Tomorrow” at the VDA International Press Workshop on 9 July 2010 in Frankfurt.
Mercedes-Benz Actros with Active Brake Assist 2
The world's safest truck is now even safer: Mercedes-Benz is introducing second-generation Active Brake Assist for the heavy-duty Actros truck.
Volvo FL par excellence
Premier suppliers of turf care equipment, Ransomes Jacobsen, have invested in three new Volvo FL 18 tonners to transport their demonstration mowers to major golf courses across the UK and into Europe.
Mercedes-Benz Axor is Les Taylor’s tip for the top
Aberdeenshire demolition and construction contractor Les Taylor tipped a winner when he chose his latest pair of 8x4 trucks.
DAF eight-wheeler delivers 20 tonnes plus
With its new DAF CF85 eight-wheeler tipping the scales at just under 12 tonnes, East Midlands operator Sanders & Woods Transport Limited is achieving a payload of over 20 tonnes.
Volvo FMX building solid order book
The newly-launched Volvo FMX construction truck chassis is winning early orders in one of the toughest sectors of the UK truck market. With production starting in September, the new FMX will be appearing on Britain’s highways and in quarries in the autumn.
Six new Scania Irizar coaches for Terravision
A total of six new Scania vehicles are currently entering service on the high-frequency day and night services operated by Terravision Transport and its associated company Stansted Transport between London Stansted airport and central London and between Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon airport.
Lanes invests in Scania and Irizar
Scania has recently delivered a 12.2-metre overall length Irizar PB to Lanes Coaches of Hemel Hempstead for use on its touring, excursions and general private hire operations.
Second new Scania OmniExpress for Thompson Tours
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has recently delivered a second Scania OmniExpress coach to Thompson Tours of Christchurch, Dorset.