Only available in red
Fire appliance chassis are among the most sophisticated in transport. Ian Norwell reports Ulm, Germany, home of bodybuilder Magirus, on how standard trucks morph into rapid intervention machines
Safe Pass
Tanker operators are having to cope with several regulatory and industry changes right now. Steve Banner explains some of the engineering and management issues
Jewel in the crown
Stumbling across really impressive workshops isn’t anyone’s everyday experience. Brian Tinham reports on something rather special in Springburn
Show reel
Visitors to the IAA 2012 commercial vehicle show were treated to new vehicles and technology that aim to cut fleet costs and improve efficiency. John Challen rounds up some of the many highlights
Firing on all four
Fire and rescue vehicles couldn't be more important to the efficient functioning of the emergency services. Brian Tinham talks to the specialists about specifying and maintaining these critical fleets
Tough on tankers
Despite the Vehicle Certification Agency hardening its rigour on tanker inspection, testing and certification, the industry is developing vehicle improvements. Steve Banner repots