Said to be the largest transport festival in Wales and certainly one of the most popular, the Llandudno Festival of Transport attracts all types of road transport to Bodafon Fields on the outskirts of Llandudno, overlooking the town’s splendid bay. It is held in conjunction with the Victorian Extravaganza over the extended May Bank Holiday […]
Last year, transport technology specialist, 21st Century Technology, acquired passenger transport information system manufacturer, RSL (Regional Services Ltd). It was the beginning of something big for 21st Century Technology, as not only did it mean a chance to expand its product offerings, it also meant the Croydon based firm took on its first manufacturing facility. […]
As well as the minibus applications covered by Rob at this year’s CV Show, there were many other gems of interest making it a valuable show to attend. Chris Peat scoured the stands to bring the most relevant equipment and technology news. Accessories and vehicle equipment On the AT Industries stand, representatives were available to […]
Despite the fact that the large truck manufacturers did not take part in this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show held at the NEC Birmingham, the Show was the biggest for many years with three halls packed with over 400 exhibitors. The big truck manufacturers absence gave the van manufacturers the opportunity to take centre stage (with […]
In or Out? That is the question on everybody’s lips at the moment. But what are the consequences should we vote to stay or go? Most of us don’t have the specialist knowledge to be able to make an informed decision either way, so the CPT put together a panel of industry and business experts […]
Arriva Bus and Coach’s latest customer showcase event coincided with the delivery of vehicles from a landmark Temsa contract. Prestigious London operator and long term Arriva customer, BM Coaches had chosen five Safari HDs and an MD9 to its exacting specifications as part its 2016 vehicle investment programme. The vehicles were formally handed over by […]
Coach operators, suppliers and representatives of the coaching industry gathered to celebrate the best in the business at the prestigious industry awards, once again beautifully compared by BBC ‘Weathergirl’, Carol Kirkwood and ably assisted by Ian Luckett, chair of the CPT Coach Commission, who presented the awards. The evening began with an introduction from Allan […]
It is only a little over a year since Iveco launched the third generation of the Daily which was a ground up development of the rear wheel drive, separate chassis, front independent suspension, wide range concept that had first been introduced in 1978. This was superseded in 1999 by models that were the first commercials […]