A contest to design a new version of the iconic Routemaster bus has been launched by London's mayor. The jump-on, jump-off double-decker bus was withdrawn from regular service in the capital in December 2005. Mayor Boris Johnson was at the London Transport Museum to invite designers to submit ideas, with the best entry winning a first prize of £25,000. But trade union Unite said the mayor could not introduce a new bus "without raising fares substantially". ... Read more

   On the occasion of the International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, a panel of experts has elected the new Mercedes-Benz Actros “Truck of the Year 2009″. The specialist journalists from 21 European countries paid tribute to the enhanced economy, environmental compatibility, safety and comfort afforded by the innovative technology.... Read more