CV Show Archive
12 Oct 2017
Mahle adds to CV filter range
Mahle has recently introduced seven additional filters to its ever-expanding Commercial Vehicle (CV) range, including three oil filters, two fuel filters, a cabin filter and an air filter. The fuel filter element, KX514D, offers excellent coverage for MAN, and CLAAS, while the spin on fuel filter, KC522D, also covers MAN applications. In addition, the rotating
28 Sep 2017
Beta revealed as new sponsor of Motorsport Ireland Awards
Renowned Italian automotive manufacturer Beta Utensili has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the Motorsport Ireland Awards. Beta has a distinguished history in motorsport throughout the world. In 1975, the company’s pioneering sponsorship in Formula One was rewarded when Vittorio Brambilla took an historic victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, driving at the wheel of
28 Sep 2017
EU imposes €880m fine on Scania for truck price fixing
The European Commission has announced they were fining Scania 880 million Euros for their part in the illegal cartel. In July 2016, the Commission reached a settlement decision concerning the trucks cartel with MAN, DAF, Daimler, Iveco and Volvo/Renault. However, Scania decided not to settle this cartel case with the Commission, unlike the other five participants
20 Sep 2017
Coach & Bus UK 2017 on horizon
Almost 200 exhibitors have been confirmed for Coach & Bus UK 2017 taking place at the Birmingham NEC next month. More than 6,000 operators, local authorities and transport planners are expected to attend to see the latest in vehicle, technology and service innovation, as well as hear from some of the industry’s leading experts at a series of
08 Sep 2017
IMI stays cool with Bosch air conditioning training
Bosch has been chosen by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the accrediting body that quality assures training providers, to help provide its technicians with the key training required to assess air conditioning repairs and refrigerant handling. Bosch will provide the required training to achieve IMIAL Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling to
04 May 2017
Renault puts on vantastic display at CV SHOW
As befits Europe’s number one light commercials brand, the Renault and Renault Pro+ brand had a very impressive display at the CV Show last week n Birmingham. The Renault stand will showcased an unprecedented 15 vehicles that illustrate the diversity and versatility of the extensive Renault LCV range with a number of debuts. Models on
02 May 2017
VisionTrack reveals record sales at CV Show
VisionTrack has revealed record sales at the CV Show at the NEC this year with orders up 30% on the previous year.The company’s Managing Director Simon Marsh (pictured above at the CV Show 2017) spoke on the last day of the Commercial Vehicle show to say that sales were up 30% on the previous year
27 Apr 2017
Thomas Auto Diesel Distribution showcases tomorrow’s filtration technology
Thomas Auto Diesel Distribution has partnered with Parker Racor to bring tomorrow’s filtration technology to the commercial vehicle market. This week at the CV Show, Thomas Auto Diesel Distribution showcased Parker Racor’s range of filter for the Commercial Vehicle aftermarket. For over 45 years, Parker Racor has been a driving force of change in OE
25 Apr 2017
Chinese-built DFSK vans return to the UK
A range of Chinese-built microvans is set to return to the UK under a new importer, it was announced at the CV Show. Vehicle Import & Distribution Ltd, part of Bassadone Automotive, will import the DFSK C-Series vans from this summer. Since 2011, the company has also imported SsangYong 4x4s and LCVs in to the UK under
24 Apr 2017
All roads lead to CV Show
All roads lead to Birmingham this week for the CV Show with over 450 exhibitors, and a 10 per cent larger floor space over previous years Halls 3a, 4 and 5 of the NEC, Birmingham, will play host to one of the most exciting CV Shows yet when it opens its doors on Tuesday morning.