The Ballymena based Wright Group has announced that the Wrightbus StreetLite Micro Hybrid range has achieved Low Carbon Emission Bus Certification and is therefore eligible for the additional fuel subsidy of 6p per km in England and 14p per km in Scotland. The StreetLite Micro Hybrid is a very low cost hybrid system that allows the bus to recuperate lost braking
Ford tells us that a new high-roof version of the Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle offering 20 per cent more load volume than the low-roof model is now available to order here for delivery later this year. This new version is designed for customers including builders and parcel operators, and features 370 mm greater load height to increase the distance from floor to roof
In trials on Optare Solos, the new version of Grayson Thermal Systems’ energy saving e-drive cooling system is reducing operators’ fuel bills by 10-15 per cent.
The Top Part Group, recently played host to RAPID, a wholesale buyers group, comprised of nine independent Motor Factor chains strategically located across England, Scotland and Wales. Picturesque Tralee in Co. Kerry, provided the back-drop for RAPID’s most recent meeting where Top Part was officially unveiled at the group’s 10th member.
TTC, the leading aftermarket supplier for Commercial Vehicle components recently hosted the highly successful annual Unipart BEN Golf Day in Derbyshire. Great weather boosted the confidence of the 12 golf teams with strong competition on an enjoyable day. Guests were also reminded of the amazing work BEN do and the reason behind the event to help raise money for the automotive industry’s own charity. Every year BEN
Heavy haulage specialist Donnell & Ellis has taken delivery of its newest piece of equipment from Andover Trailers. The County Tyrone-based company, easily identifiable by its striking red and white fleet, has sourced trailers from Andover Trailers for the past decade. The latest five axle extending step frame is the 12th piece of Andover Trailers’
FindaCarService.ie the online directory for garages, as part of its social media campaign is currently running an online promotion for a pair of Boxing Gloves signed by Olympic Champion, Katie Taylor. To be in with a chance of winning Katie’s gloves all you have to do is log on to the FindaCarSerService.ie Facebook page (www.facebook.com/findacarservice)
RecruitAuto.ie, Ireland’s leading online recruitment website for the Motor Industry, is celebrating its second birthday this month with the launch of a brand new website. The new website, which has a bright fresh look, and is very easy to navigate, goes live on Tuesday morning, with 60 current jobs. Motor industry related businesses currently seeking
From the first surface-mountable LED (TOPLED) in 1990 to the awarding of the Deutscher Zukunftspreis (German Future Prize) by the German Federal President in 2007 and the efficiency record for red high-power LEDs in 2011, it all proves their expertise in LED. 40 years of business with opto semiconductors at Osram’s Regensburg plant has brought
An Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will be running a series of free seminars that are designed to help employers put in place safe Driving for Work Risk Management practices. Driving for work involves risks not only for the driver but also for fellow workers, members
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