Briefs

• Michelin and Mannesman are planning a joint venture to produce truck and car wheels. The new company is expected to target Eastern Europe, Asia and South America. Mannesman......

Peugeot's Direct Action

by John Kendall • CM has learned more details of Peugeot's 2.5-litre direct-injection (DI) diesel which will appear in the Boxer van this summer (CM 23 - 29 Jan). Initially it......

Trailer Lifts It And Shifts It

• Halifax-based Hamnett has bought a novel crane/trailer combination for its machinery moving and installation work. A massive Palfinger lorry loader is mounted on a......

End Of The Line For Marmon

by Steve Sturgess • US specialist truck manufacturer Marmon Motor Co has ended series production. It ceased production of its range of custom-made bonneted trucks last month,......