As expected, MAN has come out with a blistering response to Mercedes-Benz' claims that its calculations over EGR "didn't stack up". MAN ERF marketing director David Cussans says, "We're astonished by these accusations. MAN was a pioneer of both EGR and SCR technology - so we do know what we are talking about". he goes on to say, "It's time manufacturers stopped squabbling over technology and joined us in letting operators get on with making their choice".

Also, for those that are interested, we have the full text of the speech given last week by Ian Jones, managing director of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the UK.

Meanwhile, pallet network Fortec has launched two new services - one for high-value goods and one offering online ordering - as part of its vigorous expansion drive.