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Author: John Loughran

VARTA’s new battery for commercial applications

VARTAs latest battery for commercial applications – the VARTA Promotive EFB is a specifically designed battery for high-performance commercial vehicles with heavy cycling use. Promotive EFB conforms to robust vibration resistance requirements, including end-of-frame installation. Its technological features ensures improved performance and roadworthy reliability. The innovative acid circulator effectively prevents acid stratification which is the

McBurney goes for Gold with 50 Gray & Adams trailers

Northern Ireland’s McBurney Transport is treating itself to a very special 50th birthday present in the shape of 50 new refrigerated Gray & Adams semi-trailers.   The high-profile operator’s Golden Anniversary order will bring to over 500, the number of temperature-controlled Gray & Adams trailers it has commissioned since the first entered service in the

New Sprinter programme available in 2016

Delco is expanding its coverage once again with the introduction of a new Sprinter Van programme. Anchored on the Delco Remy 18SI™ Alternator, the programme provides customers with a high-quality, high-output option for Sprinter Vans. Two new 18SI part numbers provide a full 10 years of coverage for Sprinter Vans: • #8600658: Vehicles manufactured from

Knecht filters NTR filtration update

Among the recent NTR (new-to-range) additions to the Knecht Filters filtration programmes are KL485/16D and KL485/19D fuel filters, LX1091, LX1091/1, LX3539 and LX3601 air filters and OX1058D oil filter.   The KL485/16D and 19D replacement inline fuel filters come complete with the necessary O-rings. KL485/16D fits the 128, 148, 173 and 178 BHP versions of

Mercedes-Benz Vans launches free Driver Safety Guide

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a free Driver Safety Guide to support the hard-working motorists during what is arguably the most challenging time of year. Available from any site across the Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer Network, or free to download from www.mbvans.co.uk/industryinsight, the Driver Safety Guide offers guidance and tips on maintenance and driving during the winter

Santa’s sleigh at full capacity?

Businesses, particularly those involved in e-commerce and retail will have a busy month ahead and many may find themselves stretched when it comes to resources available for deliveries and collection. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the world’s largest car rental company is on hand, offering customers discounted mid-week rates on all vans during the month of December.  

Yuasa launches new battery websites

Due to continually increasing demand across Europe, Yuasa Battery Europe has launched a series of ground-breaking new European websites for Automotive, Industrial and Motorcycle markets.   The five new Yuasa sites were switched on at the beginning of November with the UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy each being served by their own individual site.

Maypole expresses delight at EXPO participation

Maypole, the towing and touring specialists has expressed its delight at the excellent response its stand attracted at the recent Auto Trade EXPO. This was the first time the company had exhibited in Ireland, even though it has been active in the Irish market for over 35 years. This year Maypole appointed a sales representative

NGK RaciNGK Team celebrates win

The NGK RaciNGK Team is celebrating winning the latest round of the 250-mile Veranstaltergemeinschaft Nürburgring (VLN) endurance challenge. The team took first place in the SP8 category for vehicles up to 6200cc and with one race still remaining this season NGK has already committed to continuing in 2016. At the world-famous German Nürburgring racetrack, the