• New ‘self-cleaning’ wing mirror developed

    Published On: Thursday 12 December 2013

    A new vehicle safety equipment provider, RearClear Ltd, has designed and has a patent pending for a wing mirror said to improve vision and safety in inclement weather conditions when [...]

  • Go-Ahead extends lubrication contract with Optimum and Q8Oils

    Published On: Wednesday 11 December 2013

    Bus operator Go-Ahead London has said it is extending a three-year contract with Optimum Oils, which distributes Q8Oils lubricants to the UK bus and coach market. Optimum, which supplies both [...]

  • D Gawthrope invests in Haweka frame measurement system

    Published On: Tuesday 10 December 2013

    Knottingley, West Yorkshire-based accident repair centre D Gawthrope ACR Ltd has been the first in the country to invest in the new Haweka CMC4000 frame measurement system. The company purchased [...]

  • Continental launches 360-degree view camera safety system

    Published On: Tuesday 10 December 2013

    Vehicle technology specialist Continental has launched a new retrofit 360-degree camera system, which assists drivers of trucks, buses and special purpose vehicles by offering birds’-eye surround view monitoring functionality. Launched [...]

  • New Shell sensor ‘improves fuel monitoring precision’

    Published On: Thursday 5 December 2013

    Shell has announced the launch of a new Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor for its HGV fuel management telematics system Shell FuelSave Partner, which the company says will improve the accuracy of [...]

  • Autoglym launches traffic film remover for truck operators

    Published On: Tuesday 3 December 2013

    Vehicle care specialist Autoglym has announced the launch of a new Professional detergent range, as part of a renewed focus on trade customers. The new Autoglym Professional Heavy Duty Traffic [...]

  • New Bridgestone regional tyres hit the road

    Published On: Friday 29 November 2013

    Tyre specialist Bridgestone has been showcasing its new generation of regional tyres in a series of roadshows across the UK. Bridgestone and its Truck Point network hit the road to [...]

  • Cranleigh reports savings in switch to Shell Rimula lubricant

    Published On: Friday 29 November 2013

    European long-haul specialist Cranleigh Freight Services has reportedly saved almost £100,000 by switching to Shell Rimula R6 LME 5W-30 – a synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil that is said to [...]

  • Isuzu is new Pedigree for pet supply firm

    Published On: Thursday 21 November 2013

    Nottingham-based pet and aquatic products supplier Pedigree Wholesale has recently upgraded its 7.5-tonne rigid distribution fleet with its first Isuzu. Established over 40 years ago and now operating through five [...]