Commercial Vehicle Workshop News

A new survey of motorists in the UK reveals widespread support among drivers for the freedom to choose where their vehicles are serviced and repaired, highlighting the need for sector specific legislation in the automotive aftermarket.

Stagecoach has taken delivery of 20 zero-emission Yutong single-decker electric buses that will enter service next month on routes between South Shields, Whitburn, and Sunderland.

Imexpart Ltd (IMEX) has appointed Mark Page as its new sales director. Page officially joined the company last December and brings a wealth of experience to the role.

Express Spares, Ireland’s leading specialist in clutch and flywheels, TCMatic automatic transmission flushing machines, and Gedore Automotive specialist tools, has launched a series of nationwide product demonstration evenings for 2025.

Online retail giant Amazon has placed its largest-ever order of more than 200 battery-electric heavy goods vehicles – and has selected the flagship Mercedes-Benz eActros 600.

TRP Parts Ireland has launched its 2025 wall planners, ideal for helping you keep on top of key dates in the office for your team and vehicle maintenance.

Laser Tools has launched new subframe alignment pins (part number 8911), specifically designed to facilitate the precise alignment of the front subframe on late-model Volkswagen T7 Transporter vans.

Electro Maintenance, specialist in rotating electrics in Ireland for more than 60 years, has added a new alternator to its impressive portfolio.

Castrol is partnering with a leading non-works truck racing team participating in the 2025 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia to further evaluate the performance of its engine oils in extreme conditions, using the findings to help guide the development of future advanced commercial vehicle lubricants.

Before the Christmas break, Finol Oils was honoured with the TotalEnergies Lubricant Distributor Award 2024 in Paris.

Kings Heavy Haulage (Bristol) Ltd has boosted productivity by up to 15 per cent, equivalent to gaining three extra working days every month, thanks to an integrated fleet management solution.