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MAN TGS 32.400 8x4 BBwant them, and then a standard3 years Warranty and long-termR&M. We now have MAN R&Mcontracts supplied on over 80%of new sales. It’s now possibleto run 1,000,000 kms over 5years for as little as 3p/km for a6x2 tractor unit, and that coversall repairs and maintenanceand includes telematics andfleet management!”New 300 Seriesfrom HinoThe new Hino 300 trucktook pride of place on themanufacturers stand; itdelivers low emission levelsand environmental compliancein addition to superioreconomic efficiency throughreduced fuel consumption.The Hino 300 series is equippedwith the latest Euro 5 compliantengine which delivers excellentenvironmental performance withabundant power. The engineincorporates the cool EGRsystem as well as HINO’s uniqueDPR (Diesel Particulate ActiveReduction system) to improve itsenvironmental performance; inaddition to being fuel efficientand quiet, the engine also deliversa resilience that allows it to bedriven smoothly around the town.The cab of the Hino 300 seriesis full of ideas that allow thedriver to drive in comfort. Itsinterior is spacious with abundanthead clearance and laid out togive the driver maximum room.The large windscreen and sidewindows provide excellent visionso drivers can drive with peaceof mind even in narrow areas.New Ford TransitDynamic New Ford Transit CustomThe all-new Ford Transit Custom made its global debut at theShow; representing a completely new generation of Ford onetonnevehicles, the Transit Custom marks a major step in Ford’scommitment to refresh its entire commercial vehicle line-up by 2014.With its bold new design, car-like interior and outstandingdriving dynamics, the Ford Transit Custom is targeting anexpanded share of the segment, appealing to a broad rangeof professionals, skilled tradesmen and small businesses.“The Transit Custom is a completely new kind of one-tonne vehiclefrom Ford,” said Jesus Alonso, director CV Marketing, Sales andService, Ford of Europe. “This is a stylish, modern van whichcustomers will be proud to have on their driveway, while losingnone of the hard-working attitude that they expect from a Transit.“The launch of this new range marks the start of a far-reachingtransformation of Ford’s global commercial vehicle range. With morenew models set to be revealed in the coming months, 2012 is destinedto be a very exciting year for our commercial vehicle business.”With a full range of van, kombi, and double-cab-invanmodels, the dynamic new Transit Custom will goon sale later in 2012 in Europe as well as other globalmarkets. (See our Van Ireland section for more details)Isuzu D-Max Makes National DebutIsuzu unveiled for the firsttime in the UK its toughnew Isuzu D-Max, the mostcomprehensively engineered pickupin the company’s history.Isuzu’s latest pick-up willuphold the Japanese-marque’sreputation as a manufacturerof tough, reliable and durablepick-ups for professionaltradespeople. It blends itsrugged capabilities with a refined,quieter, more comfortableinterior and a generous levelof standard specification.The Isuzu D-Max will be availableiLoad Rangefrom HyundaiFor the second consecutive yearHyundai showcased its line-upof light commercial vehicles,including the versatile iLoadPanel Van and iLoad Crew Vanplus an i800 people carrierwith automatic gearbox.Like its i800 sibling, the iLoadcomes with a generous list ofstandard specification includingfront electric windows, fullsteel bulkhead, USB and AUXconnections, twin glazed reardoors plus twin side-sliding doors.For those needing to transportpeople and cargo, Hyundai offersthe iLoad Crew Van, whichfeatures a second row of seats forcarrying up to six people in total.Gross payload is 1,059kg and witha 2.5m3 load area, businessescan move workers and equipmentin one effortless journey.Hyundai iLoadin three body styles: single cab,extended cab (with rear-hingedside access panels) and doublecab. The vehicle is availablein four generously-equippedspecification levels, ensuringthat it delivers as a versatile andcomfortable leisure vehicle, aswell as a robust working tool.New Dynamic from BandvulcOne of the Bandvulc’s most recentinnovations, the Dynamic range offuel saving tyres, was on display atthis year’s CV Show. This productwas designed in-house and hasa special rubber compound.The Dynamic is available asBDE1+ 295/80R22.5 (drive axle,long-haul, regional application)and the B2K+ 385/65R22.5(long haul trailer tyre).The range has undergoneextensive trials, on customerfleets and at independent provinggrounds. Tests on five sets ofBandvulc vehicles show its lowrolling resistance compoundtyres with optimum tread depthgave best results and an averagempg improvement of 9.7%.Bandvulc is the only independenttruck tyre retreader in the UKwith its own rubber compounddevelopment and mixing facility,fleet management operationand 24-7-365 tyre support callhandling under one roof.Norman Kerr, Kerrs Tyres, CorbyGoodall, Bandvulc Group, Derek Hill,Tyrecall Ltd31CV Show 2012 4pgs.indd 31 10/05/2012 12:31