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19/04/2019
Transdek UK will be unveiling a new 52-pallet curtainside Wedge double-deck trailer at the Commercial Vehicle Show, NEC, Birmingham (30 April to 2 May).
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19/04/2019
Hankook Tyre UK will be rolling into the NEC, Birmingham later this month with a growing portfolio of commercial tyres, including its first for electric buses.
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19/04/2019
ECCO Safety Group will be demonstrating its range of vehicle safety solutions for the first time under the ECCO brand at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
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18/04/2019
Carrier Transicold’s will launch its next-generation temperature-controlled trailer system the Vector HE 19 at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
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18/04/2019
Fuel management business Merridale will be demonstrating FuelWorks, its cloud-based solution, at the CV Show later this month (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
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18/04/2019
Vehicle Weighing Solutions (VWS) is launching VWS Live, billed as a smart data solution giving full remote access to transactional data such as weights, alerts and locations.
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17/04/2019
Axtec will unveil the next generation of its OnBoard Axle Load Indicator at the CV Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May), with the new product suitable for all vehicles, from vans to 44-tonne truck-and-trailer combinations.
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17/04/2019
Orbcomm has announced it will be showcasing a range of new technologies at the CV Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May), including truck, driver and tachograph management solutions, HACCP-compliant temperature recorders and an integrated cargo ...
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17/04/2019
Commercial vehicle running gear business BPW will be launching its latest Eco Air product at this month’s CV Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May).
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16/04/2019
Vehicle converter CoolKit will be exhibiting a VW Crafter refrigerated vehicle at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May)
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16/04/2019
Asset Alliance Group is to publish its second annual report into the health of the road transport sector at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC; 30 April to 2 May), promising it will be “compulsive reading” for anyone in the industry.
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16/04/2019
FleetCheck is unveiling an new version of its Vehicle Inspection app at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham: 30 April to 2 May).
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15/04/2019
DAF Trucks is promising its largest ever vehicle display at the Commercial Vehicle Show, with the full range of new LF, CF and XF chassis on show both inside and outside the venue.
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15/04/2019
Guest and Sherwood Truck and Van will be promoting its diverse portfolio of brands and services at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham: 30 April to 2 May).
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15/04/2019
Trailer manufacturer and bodybuilder Cartwright Group has unveiled its plans for the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, Birmingham; 30 April to 2 May), with a new range of products and services to be showcased under the theme of ...
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12/04/2019
IVECO Bus has launched the New Daily Minibus, available in electric and natural gas versions, as well as diesel.
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12/04/2019
Ford & Slater has become the first DAF dealer in the UK to obtain Stage Two approvals from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).
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12/04/2019
Scottish bus operator JMB Travel has adopted a Continental tyre policy for its fleet of service buses, following “unquestionable” results from a year-long trial.
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11/04/2019
The MOT roller brake test is the minimum standard and operators should carry out more detailed testing as part of their regular maintenance programmes.
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11/04/2019
Retailer Pets at Home has taken delivery of another order of trailers from Cartwright, this time 11 double-deck trailers with a bespoke design and build service and supplied with a full-service package, including finance and maintenance.
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11/04/2019
Agricultural engineering and machinery dealer Brian Robinson Machinery (BRM) has equipped its new purpose-built workshop with a Sky 200 heavy-duty lift, from Stertil Koni.
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10/04/2019
Fraikin is highlighting the success of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme, as the initiative approaches its first anniversary later this month (24 April).
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10/04/2019
DAF Trucks says it is expanding its construction vehicle portfolio with new chassis variants and new axles, declaring its ambition to secure this segment’s “considerable growth potential”.
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10/04/2019
IVECO has launched the New Daily, promising fuel improvement of up to 10% as well as a best-in-class driver experience with its “stress-busting, safety-boosting technologies”.
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09/04/2019
Scania’s has unveiled its new Gatwick dealership, with the official opening ceremony last week (2 April) by the Swedish ambassador to the UK.
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