The uncertain economic outlook in Europe will hit sales of heavy trailers in 2012, according to automotive and transport market consultants, CLEAR.
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Mercedes-Benz Actros is International Truck of the Year
Mercedes-Benz Actros is International Truck of the YearMercedes-Benz in Ireland has welcomed the announcement that the new Mercedes-Benz Actros has been voted International Truck of the Year 2012.
Haulage operators advised on ADR changes
Haulage operators have been advised that two fuel oil products, “Fuel oil, heavy” and “Fuel oil, residual” which previously have not been regulated under the ADR, have recently been classified as “environmentally hazardous substances”, ADR class 9, in accordance with classification criteria in ADR.
Renault Kangoo Z.E. voted International Van of the Year 2012
The Renault Kangoo Z.E. has been voted International Van of the Year 2012 by a jury of 22 European journalists specialising in light commercial vehicles.
New Actros goes under cover
Pictured disguised behind a leather covering and parked discreetly at the rear of its headquarters on Naas Road is the new Mercedes-Benz Actros, first versions of which are due to be launched here early in the new year.This pre-launch model has been brought to Ireland so that a number of prospective customers can have...
Goodyear introduces Marathon + truck tyre range
The launch of the brand new Goodyear Marathon + range sees the introduction of truck tyres that reduce vehicle operating costs even further than that of their predecessorsand their competitors.
Continental advises CV operators to think winter tyres
Commercial vehicle (CV) operators that want to stay on the safe side of inclement winter weather, should consider fitting winter tyres to their vehicles, according to Continental.
IRU Symposium of Lawyers
The 9th International Road Transport Union (IRU) Symposium of Lawyers will address the evolution of contractual relations in road transport and the increasing liabilities of road carriers.
Continental celebrates 140-year anniversary
Continental is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. The leading international tyre and rubber specialist employs approximately 160,000 people at more than 190 locations worldwide but the company came from humble beginnings.
FTA wins IRU backing
The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) fight against EU proposals to limit the height of future semi-trailers to just four metres has won a powerful ally in the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
New General Conditions for International Carriage of Goods
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has revised its General Conditions for International Carriage of Goods to better reflect the latest economic, legal and contractual developments in hauliers’ operating environment.
Janusz Lacny re-elected IRU President
Janusz Lacny has been re-elected President of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) by the IRU General Assembly for a new term of office, 2012-2013.
IRU honours outstanding drivers
On the occasion of the General Assembly of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the IRU Presidential Executive awarded the IRU “Diplôme d’honneur” to 1420 professional drivers, including 17 taxi drivers, from 27 countries, which represents a 32% increase in the number of outstanding drivers since last year.
IRU briefs traffic enforcers on tachograph fraud
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has presented its views on better social rules enforcement and combating tachograph fraud to enforcement officers from all over Europe at the ECR (Euro Controle Route) and TISPOL (The European Traffic Police Network) Master Class in Osnabrück, Germany.
Scania’s new global engine range ready for the future
Scania is taking the final steps towards a global engine platform based on the latest technology for all markets and for all emission standards.
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