Aftermarket

Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the CV sector as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its…

The switchback of registration figures for the truck industry follows a graph that can easily be overlain by another: the advent of new emissions legislation, and the severity of the engineering involved. SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes has reported the fourth consecutive monthly…

This week (12 May) Heather Wheeler, MP for South Derbyshire, officially opened the new headquarters of Eclipse Automotive Technology in Swadlincote. Eclipse outgrew its previous premises and the new facilities will facilitate the company’s continued growth, alongside more in-house training…

Average used LCV values fell back in April – for the first time since late last year – declining by 2.9%compared to March according to auction monitor BCA Pulse. Despite this, April’s average value of £5,395 for commercial vehicles was…

News from Continental: Continental’s Third Generation tyres will be fitted as standard on MAN Truck & Bus from May 2014. The Conti EcoPlus HS3 for steer axles and the Conti EcoPlus HD3 for drive axles in sizes 315/70R22.5 and 315/70R22.5…

News from Isuzu: This year’s Commercial Vehicle Show saw the launch of a major new aftermarket initiative from leading truck manufacturer Isuzu Truck with the debut of its genuine parts club. Owners of an Isuzu truck from 3.5t up to…

Truckminder has used the CV Show to unveil a host of anti-theft solutions to protect the commercial vehicle market. Among its suite of products on offer at the Show is a protection device for the diesel particulate filter and catalytic…

Aire Body Care Ltd, one of the UK’s leading truck body and tail-lift repair and service companies, has been acquired by West Midlands-based bodybuilder JC Payne. The new addition means JC Payne will now be able to offer a nationwide…

Bridgestone has announced it has renewed its contract with Ryder for another five years, describing it as a major commercial coup. The deal, which runs until 2018, will see the tyre manufacturer maintain its largest fleet contract, covering more than…

Rhino Products Ltd launched its Rhino TowBar range exclusively for commercial vehicles at the CV Show. Rhino produces roof racks, roof bars and accessories for commercial vehicles and has gone from strength-to-strength over the last few years, expanding in both the…