THE FIRST Flying Griffin, the Limited Edition V8 created in celebration of Scania’s new range topping 770hp V8 engine, has now arrived in the UK. Just 16 RHD examples are being released and such was […]
DAIMLER Trucks is focusing on hydrogen powered fuel-cells for the electrification of its vehicles for long-haul transport. It aims to achieve ranges of up to 1,000 kilometres and more without any stops for refuelling. In […]
Celebrations are in full swing at Road Tech as they extol 15 years of the ever-growing platforms generated in their market leading Tachomaster analysis system. Alistair Vallance documents the ongoing story. BACK IN the early, […]
The future of Whole Vehicle Type Approval is in the hands of the UK government now that we are no longer part of the European Union, writes Colin Barge. He assesses its impact on the […]
DERBYSHIRE based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested over £2m in upgrading its vehicles to improve efficiency and safety across its 120 strong fleet. The investment includes 21 new vehicles consisting of roll […]
STERTIL KONI has supplied two sets of heavy-duty wireless mobile column lifts to Walton Summit Trucks to provide accessibility under vehicles and make best use of workshop space during servicing and repair operations. Established in […]
TWO OF Carrier Transicold’s longest serving network service partners have relocated to improved facilities situated in the most convenient locations. Leading the investment, Robson Refrigeration, trading as Carrier Transicold East & North Yorkshire, has spent […]
FIFTH generation family business Simpsons Malt has reduced net CO2 emissions from its trucks by up to 90% in a matter of weeks after switching its fleet from diesel to HVO, or hydrotreated vegetable oil, […]
MERCEDES-Benz has celebrated the world premiere of its battery-powered eActros for heavy duty distribution. With the presentation of the first series produced electric truck bearing the star logo, Mercedes-Benz Trucks ushered in a new era […]
LANARKSHIRE based GBT Group has scaled back its operation following its decision to sell off the trailer rental fleet and ‘retiring’ the haulage business. More than 150 rental trailers belonging to GBT Group went under […]
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