Raising the standard
As trucks get more sophisticated and operators spend more time worrying about compliance, workshop equipment is getting smarter and slicker. Steve Banner reports
Rubber assets
With ongoing claims of reduced tyre and fuel costs, as well as improved performance for the latest tyre generations, Brian Tinham reviews the role of tyre husbandry
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
Expensive business?
With the array of equipment required to maintain modern commercial vehicles, does it still make sense to run in-fleet workshops? Steve Banner finds out
Body beautiful
Repairing damaged truck, buses and vans is becoming an increasingly expensive business. Steve Banner looks at the issues behind the scenes
Fully equipped
Tools and technologies for workshops believe aren't standing still. John Challen reviews progress around ramps, pits and testing lanes through the eyes of BT Fleet and Bullwell Trailer Solutions
Go wireless
New workshop management systems are claiming to boost technicians' performance and efficiency, not least through their automated communications. John Challen finds out whether they are worth the price
The main event 2015
New names, products and services in transport – the CV Show 2015 promises plenty for visitors to discover when it opens in Birmingham (14—16 April at the NEC). John Challen picks out some highlights
The show must go on
Despite industry-wide austerity measures, the CV Show continues to go from strength to strength. John Challen points out some of the scheduled highlights of the 2012 event, taking place on 24, 25 and 26 April at the NEC, Birmingham
Tools of the trade
Workshop equipment is not all the same – and neither are the firms that sell and service it. Brian Tinham reviews some of the more useful offerings seen at last month's CV Show