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22/10/2019
Commercial vehicle safety system supplier Brigade Electronics has won the Queens Award for Enterprise in recognition of its international trade success.
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22/10/2019
Michelin is claiming to offer the most fuel-efficient tyre on the market, with its launch of the X Line Energy Z2.
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22/10/2019
Cartwright Conversions has opened a new multi-million flagship manufacturing base in Belton, Lincolnshire.
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22/10/2019
Knorr-Bremse is partnering with Kiepe Electric to demonstrate a range of products and services for electric bus fleets at the Busworld Europe event (18-23 October; Brussels).
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21/10/2019
Go Ahead London is reporting fuel efficiency improvements of more than 7% on an Enviro200 bus after 15 months of an ongoing trial with Allison’s xFE transmission.
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21/10/2019
Highways service provider Ringway Jacobs has taken delivery of eight new Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters for its contract with Cheshire East Council.
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21/10/2019
TIP Trailer Services has relocated its branch in Scotland from Motherwell to a new five-acre site at nearby Chapelhall, following what it describes as “rapid expansion” since its acquisition of D&M Trailer Services five years ago.
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18/10/2019
Scania has announced a new generation of its Citywide range for urban and suburban operations, promising lower fuel consumption, higher passenger capacity and improved experience for passengers and driver.
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18/10/2019
Alexander Dennis (ADL) is unveiling a European Class II inter-urban version of its three-axle Enviro500 double-decker at this week’s Busworld Europe event (Brussels; 18-23 October).
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18/10/2019
Cummins says its L9N natural gas bus engine can now achieve “close to zero emission levels” of NOx and particulate matter, following a number of design enhancements.
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17/10/2019
Fuels and lubricants supplier Certas Energy has released an upgraded version of FuelTrace, its integrated telematics and fleet management solution.
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17/10/2019
Bathroom distributor Qualitex Supplies has taken delivery of two more Mercedes-Benz Atego trucks, citing build quality and reliability as reasons for its 30-year relationship with the brand.
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17/10/2019
Rivus Fleet Solutions – the new name for BT Fleet Solutions – has announced contract wins with construction company Kier Group and Highways England.
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17/10/2019
Maritime Transport has confirmed orders with Scania for a total of 330 tractors for delivery during 2019/20, reaffirming its longstanding relationship with the marque.
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16/10/2019
Breakdown business Millers Recovery has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, its first two from the latest generation of Sprinters, which have joined its fleet of four other vans, heavy breakdown trucks and low-loader ...
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16/10/2019
XPO Logistics has purchased 100 Stralis NP tractors, from IVECO, for its fleet based in France.
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15/10/2019
Archbold Logistics is taking delivery of 16 DAF XF tractors, replacing its fleet of non-DAF units, after a demonstrator unit delivered fuel savings of 0.5mpg.
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15/10/2019
Outriggerpads has released a new range of cribbing and jacking blocks to help improve workshop safety.
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15/10/2019
Commercial vehicle component manufacturer European Braking Systems (EBS) has opened a new remanufacturing and technical centre in Trafford Park, Manchester.
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15/10/2019
Grayson Thermal Systems is using heavy-duty mobile lifting equipment from Totalkare for one of the largest single operator exhaust retrofit projects in Europe.
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14/10/2019
ZF has released information on the EcoLife 2, the latest generation of its automatic transmission for city buses, declaring the new version to be lighter, more efficient, more robust and easier to maintain.
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14/10/2019
Transport for London has partnered with Ordnance Survey to offer vehicle operators free access to information on height restrictions for tunnels and bridges.
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14/10/2019
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue (LFR) has taken delivery of the first of a 33-strong order for Scania fire appliances.
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11/10/2019
Bahco has upgraded its range of heavy-duty battery boosters, designed to start large diesel engines in cold temperatures.
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11/10/2019
Express delivery business Priority Transport has taken delivery of six Mercedes-Benz Sprinters from the new range, replacing six older Sprinters in its 14-strong van fleet.
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