Mitsubishi has announced a new L200 Challenger - its best value for money pick-up ever. The Mitsubishi L200 pioneered the pick-up segment with its refined engine and high levels of safety, comfort and equipment. The company continues to innovate in the pick-up market by adding the L200 Challenger to its already robust, versatile and appealing … [Read more...]
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Bus blaze probed as possible arson
Investigations are underway into the cause of a fire which destroyed 36 buses and other vehicles in South Wales. Police will study close circuit television images of the 1st Call Coaches, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil depot after the blaze was reported early Sunday morning where the vehicles were closely packed to hinder vandalism and fuel theft. … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz electric car is wired for UK sales
The first volume production electric car by Mercedes-Benz – the B-Class Electric Drive – is now available to order. Split into two model lines – Sport and Electric Art – the B-Class Electric Drive is capable of travelling up to 142-miles on a charge. It can accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 7.9-seconds thanks to its 180 hp and 340 NM of torque … [Read more...]
Government boost EV charging network
Government confirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive national network of chargepoints for electric vehicles this week by announcing that motorists will be no more than 20 miles from a chargepoint on the UK’s trunk roads, effectively bringing an end to ‘range anxiety’. An investment of £15 million by the Highways Agency will expand the … [Read more...]
Fleets facing bigger fines for safety breaches they can avoid
Smaller vehicle fleets are putting safety on the back seat and not being proactive to protect themselves from potentially huge claims. Brake and Licence Bureau questioned 228 fleets about driver education and the topics they cover, including mobile phone use and speeding. Around half (49%) operate fewer than 100 vehicles and they found a third are failing … [Read more...]
Lorries get higher speed limit next year
The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single carriageways announced in July this year. The announcement will ensure that as of 6 April 2015, lorry drivers have speed limits that are better suited to a modern transport … [Read more...]
VW step up help for their van users
With the annual threat of wet and windy winter weather already looming, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching a new, free initiative that will help drivers stay safe, warm and mobile when the temperatures take a turn for the worse. And, as a thank you for visiting, drivers will be offered a warm drink in a complimentary thermal mug. The 29-point … [Read more...]
Greener buses coming on the fly
In an important step towards affordable, low emission buses, GKN plc and Alexander Dennis Limited have signed a deal that will see the introduction of 250 greener, cleaner vehicles to transport fleets across the UK during the next two years. As part of the agreement ADL – Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer – has chosen GKN Hybrid Power as a … [Read more...]
CV business levels off
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined 8.9% in October, the smallest monthly fall since June 2013. Production for the UK market increased 14.6% in the month, but exports fell 30.6% and 2014-to-date volumes are still affected by last year’s restructuring, falling 23.5% to 57,981 units. “The heavy fall seen in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing … [Read more...]
Gwynedd Shipping hits 30
Gwynedd Shipping is one of Volvo Trucks’ major customers in Wales and North-West England and is celebrating their 3Oth year in business. To celebrate, 23 Euro-6 FH tractor units joined this high profile fleet. Commenting on the anniversary, GSL’s Managing Director Andrew Kinsella said that the company and marketplace had changed significantly during … [Read more...]
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