The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) accident data shows that over the past few years, July has been the worst month for vehicle related accidents at work. July also had the highest number of fatal road collisions in 2016, according to the RSA. 1 in 4 fatal road collisions involve a worker [Coroner data from
http://www.jpfleet.ieJohnson & Perrott Fleet has announced the appointment of Peter McAviney as Business Development Manager. Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having amassed over 15 years experience in the motor leasing industry, joining Johnson & Perrott Fleet from Joe Duffy Leasing where he was also Business Development Manager. Prior to this Peter
It was the Bulli journey of their lives – three months, two continents, 20,000 kilometres (12,420 miles) and to one destination, the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles assembly plant in Hannover. At the beginning of March, five Volkswagen fans left their homeland in Malaysia in three Bullis and one VW Beetle. On arriving in Hannover they were
Following the successful launch of its 15 seater mini bus and 6 seater combi van in April, LDV has confirmed a strong start to sales for its custom-built Mini B’s both in the UK and Ireland. With a turn-around time of just two weeks, the team at LDV provides a one-stop-shop for both conversion and
The recent alliance between two original equipment (OE) companies, forming Hella Hengst, is one for the aftermarket to take advantage of. Both companies are prominent in their respective fields, customer service focussed and dedicated to ensure the high quality of their products – essentially, Hella Hengst is a brand the aftermarket can trust. Customers will
As the thermal management experts, Behr Hella Service has an impressive knowledge base and product range that can ensure that independent workshops have the ability to service heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to the highest standard. To achieve this goal, workshops not only need to fit premium quality products, but have a complete
When it comes to effective braking for the country’s thousands of commercial vehicles (CVs), whether on the power unit or the trailer, guaranteed performance and complete dependability should be non-negotiable qualities. For the sake of both the driver and other road users, as well as for the general public, the consequences of such large objects
Mercedes-Benz is this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch, in 1967, of its heavy commercial vehicles in Ireland. Described by chief executive, Stephen Byrne as a development that was to see Mercedes-Benz play an important part in the development of Ireland’s economy, the first model to launch here was the renowned 1418 –
Europe’s truck manufacturers have revealed a detailed timeline of steps leading up to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe’s motorways before 2025. Besides setting out the timing, the ‘EU Roadmap for Truck Platooning’ also provides guidance to policy makers and authorities on the regulatory changes and political support necessary for cross-border truck
For Germany’s commercial vehicle professionals, there’s a name that stands for safety: In a readership survey by publishers ETM, Knorr-Bremse won the “Best Brand 2017” title for the twelfth successive time. For the twelfth time in succession, Knorr-Bremse has won the title “Best Brand” in the commercial vehicle n the “Brakes” category. Executive Board member
GKN Driveline’s new lightweight VL3 constant velocity joint (CV joint) system has launched in its second application on the all-new BMW 5 Series. The VL3 joint makes the driveline more efficient, with measurably reduced CO2 emissions – an improvement in current applications. GKN has held patents on the VL series of CV joints for more
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