Most truck buyers would be pretty excited about the prospect of cheaper trucks - but Graham Neagus of TSB Autolease reckons that cheap deals are not the best option for hauliers. He argues that too many operators are being seduceed by low purchase prices into buying unsuitable vehicles, rather than relying on the traditional criteria of optimising running costs and residuals.
Meanwhile, Roadtransport.com vans maestro Julian Milnes explains why Renault has introduced a bigger Kangoo van. And a smaller Kangoo van. Got that?
Over on the World Trucks Blog, Oliver Dixon has found out that the emissions requirements for EPA 2010 in the USA will be pricey to meet: Volvo will be charging an extra $9,600 for SCR-equipped 'EPA 10' trucks. Ouch!
And you've got to love this story from the Carlisle News & Star: Carlisle man's impulse buy - a giant American truck (I'll bet it isn't EPA 10-compliant). The best bit is this nice non sequitur:
And have you heard the one about the HGV driver who has just discovered that he's been driving on a provisional licence for 21 years?
Meanwhile, Roadtransport.com vans maestro Julian Milnes explains why Renault has introduced a bigger Kangoo van. And a smaller Kangoo van. Got that?
Over on the World Trucks Blog, Oliver Dixon has found out that the emissions requirements for EPA 2010 in the USA will be pricey to meet: Volvo will be charging an extra $9,600 for SCR-equipped 'EPA 10' trucks. Ouch!
And you've got to love this story from the Carlisle News & Star: Carlisle man's impulse buy - a giant American truck (I'll bet it isn't EPA 10-compliant). The best bit is this nice non sequitur:
Well, quite.
The 45-year-old, who was almost killed in a chainsaw accident two years ago, found his dream 14-litre truck on the internet and said he just couldn't let the opportunity pass.
And have you heard the one about the HGV driver who has just discovered that he's been driving on a provisional licence for 21 years?