Scania appoints new National Fleet Manager for Municipal and Specialist Sales
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has strengthened its fleet sales team with the appointment of Simon Gray to the position of National Fleet Manager – Municipal and Specialist Sales. Prior to joining Scania, Gray worked for John Lewis Partnership, spending 11 years in Engineering and five years as Head of Fleet Engineering with the transport team […]
New Scania/Hyva skiploader launched
Scania has launched a fully built-up skiploader based on its 18-tonne gross vehicle weight New Generation P-series chassis. Developed in conjunction with skiploader equipment manufacturer, Hyva, the vehicle is available for order from any Scania UK dealer network sales outlet. “The New Generation P-series 4×2 rigid chassis is ruggedly-constructed, durable, reliable and safe,” said Scania […]
Van market declined by 1.3% in 2018, figures show
LCV market under 3.5 tonnes remained stable despite intense market pressures, according to SMMT figures The light commercial vehicle market under 3.5 tonnes declined by 1.3% in 2018, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Overall, the new light commercial vehicle market declined marginally by 1.3% in 2018 with 357,325 registrations, which is less than […]
Faymonville Group takes over Stürzer Heavy Trucks
Vehicle manufacturer the Faymonville Group has taken over German commercial vehicle dealer Stürzer Heavy Trucks. The acquisition represents an expansion of the company’s activities in South Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The newly created Faymonville Trade & Services GmbH, headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, will take over various tasks in this context. Firstly, the branch office […]
CPD win Enfield Council’s order for 36 Mercedes-Benz Econics
In one of the year’s biggest orders for refuse collection vehicles, Enfield Council in north London has replaced 36 trucks by its previous supplier with a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz Econics from CP Davidson & Sons (CPD). All 6×2/4 models with rear-steer axles for enhanced manoeuvrability, the chassis were supplied by Dealer S & B […]
Collett & Sons deliver 170-tonne super grid transformer to Cellarhead Substation
Over two days in July, the Collett Team turned heads as they travelled across the North West with a 170-tonne Super Grid Transformer. Loaded to their specialist 550 tonne capacity Scheuerle girder bridge, and accompanied by two heavy tractor units in push/pull formation, the 69.6m long combination travelled the 67 miles from Ellesmere Port to […]
Light weighting: how much can it actually save on fuel costs?
In light of the recent EU proposals to cut CO2 emissions by 15%, increasing numbers of small and medium-sized haulage companies are looking at ways to reduce weight and save on fuel. The targets, ordered by the European Commission on 17 May 2018, include a mandatory 15% reduction in CO2 emission from trucks by 2025, […]
Award-winning East Lothian bus company chooses Mellor
Prentice Coaches of Haddington has taken delivery of a new Mellor Strata low floor bus as the latest addition to its fleet. This follows on the back of an order for a vehicle of the same specification which was delivered in 2016, and which was one of the first Strata models to enter service. Prentice […]
Are you ready for the new Euro-Stage V emissions regulations?
By Paul Watson, UK Commercial Director at Doosan Industrial Vehicles UK Ltd. As of 1 January 2019, new diesel and LPG powered forklift trucks sold in the European Union will start to have to comply with the world’s toughest emission standards for non-road vehicles: Euro-Stage V. Although the UK is set to exit the EU shortly […]
Tour de Forth: Ellesmere Port is fourth location for new Digraph branch
Digraph has opened a new branch in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The commercial vehicle factor has now opened four new outlets in just three months, with plans to add more before the end of the year. The new 6,500 sq ft site officially opened at the end of August and complements Digraph’s existing branch in Northwich. With […]