Green Light From Volvo

by Colin Sowman • Volvo has announced a range of Euro-2 7-litre engines and a new light version of the FL7 4x2 tractive unit. Nominal power ratings of 282hp (210kW), 256hp......

Disc Premium Goes

• The price premium on air operated truck disc brakes will almost disappear over the next few years as manu facturing techniques improve and volumes increase, says Lucas. It is......

Lift Is Fast On The Flat

• A lifting fifth wheel is saving BOC Transhield more than an hour per delivery at Marks & Spencer's Durham branch. As the store is on a steep hill it was impossible to unload......

Tata Targets The Light Cv Sector

• Tata will launch a carderived pickup and van at the NEC motorshow in October. The Indian-built vehicles have a 2.0-litre 68hp (50kW) naturally aspirated diesel engine driving......

Bigger Bin Bodies

• Loudon Borough of Merton has taken delivery of three 26tonne 6x4 Super Cargos fitted with shortened Norba refuse collection bodies. Merton has been able to increase body......