Lots of interesting news on the vehicles front, with a spy shot of the next-generation MAN TG-A and the news that Iveco is likely to offer only a Euro 5 version of its new-model Stralis.

The SMMT has just released the January truck and van sales figures, and we'll have some analysis of that soon. While the truck figures are down by more than 23% (as expected, after the rush to buy Euro 3 vehicles) van sales continue to power upward - they are 1.2% higher than for January 2006.

But it's a mixed time for component makers too: while BPW is doing well, some of the huge 'Tier 1' manufacturers (ArvinMeritor and Caterpillar, for example) are approaching a 'tipping point', according to Oliver Dixon.