January 3, 2013
One of the first new Hitachi Zaxis-5 models in Germany is available as part of official German dealer Kiesel’s rental fleet. The ZX670LCH-5 is…
January 3, 2013
Contractors worked solidly throughout the night during one Saturday and early Sunday morning in November (2012) to dismantle the Pegwell Brake…
January 2, 2013
A strategic alliance has been established by Bentley and Trimble – Mike Woof and Guy Woodford report A major move in the construction software sector…
December 20, 2012
Slough Borough Council (SBC) in southern England has joined the growing number of UK local authorities to deploy the latest version of Comet, the…
December 20, 2012
Trimble has launched version 7.3 of the Trimble Quantm system for road and rail alignment planning. Version 7.3 introduces Trimble Quantm Enterprise…
December 20, 2012
Sokkia has unveiled what it describes as “redefinition of robotics” with its SX series of total stations. The SX series are said to be compact and…
December 20, 2012
Saint-Gobain PAM UK says it has developed the Opt-Emax, a range of one-man operable access covers, in response to health and safety concerns over a…
December 13, 2012
In France a rally driver committed a major sin against French culture when he crashed his car during a race. The driver lost control of the racing…
December 13, 2012
A Belgian driver was filmed by a friend as he drove his Aston Martin at speeds of up to 292km/h (182mph) along the highway. The video was uploaded…
December 13, 2012
A German couple arriving back in the city of Düsseldorf after a vacation had an unwelcome surprise with the car service they had arranged to pick…
December 13, 2012
A 100 year old Frenchman recently set a new world cycling record, pedalling his bicycle 100km in four hours, 17 minutes and achieving an average…
December 13, 2012
An American vehicle enthusiast has constructed what he thinks is the answer for short trips to the supermarket. His specially-built shopping trolley…
December 13, 2012
A British mother and daughter both lost their driving licences after French police decided the pair were rather too enthusastic about driving at high…
December 13, 2012
There is nothing that fuels economic uncertainty like economic uncertainty. Lack of confidence amongst investors ensures a reluctance to invest, and…
December 3, 2012
Europe’s road safety drive is highlighting key issues - Mike Woof reports In Europe there is a growing understanding that alcohol use amongst drivers…
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