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Month: July 2020

New information leaflets supporting safe mobility

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) in association with the National Office for Traffic Medicine (NOTM) at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has published the 2020 update of the ‘Sláinte agus Tiomáint’ – ‘Medical Fitness to Drive Guidelines’ for Group 1 and Group 2 drivers and three additional information leaflets offering advice to

New “Eco Line” battery range for passenger cars

Bosch tells us that it is reacting to current market developments and new statutory requirements by expanding its already wide range of starter batteries for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, powered two-wheelers, and recreational vehicles like motor homes and motorboats.   Eco Line range offers a solution in line with a vehicle’s fair market valueIn tough economic climates, the

Denn-Part delivers

The Denn-Part team tells us that it continue to deliver essential part supplies to their customers around the country. Recently, Alan Green was pictured delivering parts to McGirr Bros Quarries, a family run business located in the village of Eskra, approximately 10 miles outside Omagh, County Tyrone. They have been supplying quarry products to the

The safest truck for the zero-emission city

“Safety is at the heart of the Volta brand for one simple reason. In London, as an example, 23% of pedestrian fatalities and 58% of cyclist deaths involve an HGV, yet large trucks only account for 4% of road miles. This is clearly unacceptable and must change. The Volta Zero completely reimagines the commercial vehicle,

CD Group expands Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet

Leading Irish automotive component distribution company, CD Group has strengthened its fleet of commercial vehicles with the recent addition of five new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans.     Supplied by Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer MUTEC, of which CD Group is a long-standing customer, the new units will soon be put through their paces delivering vehicle parts and components

Digital engine technology could slash diesel truck fuel consumption

Heavy Duty Diesel truck fleets could save millions of euros or pounds in fuel costs and commercial vehicle OEMs could meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations, by adopting digital engine technology according to Camcon Automotive. Featuring the company’s Intelligent Valve Technology (iVT) at its heart, which it says replaces the camshaft with electric actuators for full, precise control over

Montracon offers great flexibility in flat trailers

Montracon tells us that it exploits fully the versatility of the flat platform trailer, commonly known in the industry as ‘Flats’. Specifically, it adds that it produces a range of model derivatives, including dual-purpose units that offer the flexibility to handle a wide and diverse range of payloads, flexibility unmatched by any other trailer type.

Ford launches new protection shields for distance Transit

Ford tells us that it has a new range of protection shields that can be quickly and easily fitted to a wide selection of the company’s commercial vehicles, designed to help operators meet social distancing requirements and deliver additional peace of mind for occupants.   Designed with operations including school buses, patient transfer, accessible transport and taxi services