Trucks
Euro 5 Canters green up the valleys
A Cwmbran-based landscaping company is using some of the first Euro 5 Fuso Canter light trucks in Wales to protect as well as improve the environment.
Collard is I-Shift convert
Hampshire demolition, disposal and recycling specialist R Collard Ltd has celebrated buying their 50th Volvo eight-wheeler by adding the I-Shift automated gearbox to the spec, and they are already seeing the benefits.
Mercedes-Benz dependability wins Hickmans’ seal of approval
The promise of outstanding reliability and first-class after sales support tempted family firm Hickmans of Kidderminster to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz trucks for 27 years.
Mercedes-Benz Actros to be produced in Brazil
Beginning next year, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will expand its production network to include the Juiz de Fora plant in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, where it will manufacture heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks for the Latin American market.
Kym Marsh and Ricky Whittle at Truckfest South West
Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh, who plays Michelle Conner in Britain’s biggest soap, and Hollyoaks hunk Ricky Whittle join the celebrity line up at Truckfest when it returns to the Bath and West Showground, Somerset, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July.
Boije Ovebrink sets world truck speed records in Volvo VN
Boije Ovebrink started his 59th birthday celebrations at Hultsfred Airport in Sweden on June 9th 2010, but before the day was over, he had two reasons for celebrating. With his new Volvo VN, Boije set the world truck speed record in both the 500 metre and 1,000 metre standing-start events.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks invests in Alsace
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is establishing a development center for special trucks at its site in Molsheim, France. An additional 42 jobs will be created at Mercedes-Benz Molsheim over the next six months as a result of the new center and the increased demand for custom tailored trucks.
TomTom Work forges link between eco-driving and road safety
TomTom WORK, the division of TomTom dedicated to commercial vehicle fleets and sponsor of the MPG Marathon for the past three years, says eco-driving techniques and safer motoring go hand-in-hand.
New Canter fleet is on the money for SHB Hire
Rugged reliability and market-leading payloads coupled with the easy availability of competitive Mercedes-Benz finance prompted leading vehicle rental group SHB Hire to make significant new investments in 7.5-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canter chassis.
Coca-Cola Enterprises trials compressed biomethane Stralis
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has begun trials with an Iveco Stralis Active Day 21 tonne distribution vehicle running on compressed biomethane (CBM). It marks the first CBM-powered commercial vehicle to be operated anywhere in the world by CCE, and the first such Stralis to be delivered in the UK.
Top Volvo tractor goes wrecking
Newcastle-upon-Tyne heavy recovery specialist Alpha Recovery has given a Volvo FH16-660 a new lease of life, converting it from a heavy haulage tractor unit into a sparkling new wrecker to join the Alpha fleet.
ScS is sitting pretty with Mercedes-Benz
Sofa specialist ScS knows all about comfort and quality – which explains why its latest batch of 10 new trucks once again wear the three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz.
Canter delivers the daily bread for Gibbon
The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter rose to the occasion when Newport-based baker D Gibbon & Sons needed a new delivery vehicle.
All systems go for 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show
The number one forum for the road freight and logistics industry returns from 12–14 April 2011, providing great opportunities to visitors and exhibitors alike.
Clarion’s ‘cab nav’ has you covered
Clarion has released a comprehensive software update for its CV-specific portable satnav device, incorporating the most-up-to-date map data available and a rich array of valuable POI (Places of Interest).