Productivity push
With the arrival of more sophisticated fully-automatic transmission, there is now an argument to reconsider their adoption. Steve Banner reports from Allison’s European HQ in Hungary
Reaching the parts
In challenging economic times, it's no surprise to find operators tempted by the promise of significant savings by going down the non-OE parts route. Brian Tinham reports
Part transplant
With claims and counter-claims about a perceived disparity between OE and aftermarket parts, what should fleet managers be choosing to keep costs down while also minimising downtime and maximising fleet residuals? John Challen investigates
Tempting technologies
As the industry gears up for the CV Show (25—27 April at the NEC), John Challen previews releases from the few that have already broken cover
Let the Show begin
After months of planning, the doors of the NEC will soon be open to the commercial vehicle operator community. Here is just a selection of products that visitors can expect to see on 3, 14 and 15 April at the CV Operator Show 2010
Shift workers
More than a decade after the first automated manual transmission appeared on a truck, the technology continues to evolve. Keith Read delves into the latest efforts that are being made to improve reliability and performance
Shifting perceptions
Mercedes-Benz is embracing dual clutch technology on its commercial vehicles with the Fuso Duonic, discovers Ian Norwell
Spot the difference?
Independent aftermarket parts suppliers may say you pay a premium for brand names, but the OEMs argue it's all about quality, availability and warranty. Steve Banner offers advice from the industry
Efficiency revolution
For most of us, any consideration of transmissions is generally limited to the pros and cons of AMTs versus manuals. But there’s a lot more going on with gearboxes. Brian Tinham reports
Engineering your chance to save serious money
Everyone chases the dream of cutting fuel bills: it's been mandated for so long, it's practically in fleet managers' DNA. Yet bitter experience has taught transport engineers that, where novel solutions are concerned, a good dose of scepticism is a very healthy approach. Promises of something for nothing rarely turn up trumps.