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24/10/2019
Gary Masterman of Earl Transport represented the UK in the international final of Optifuel Challenge, Renault Trucks’ eco-efficient driving competition, which took place in Lyon, France on 16 October.
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24/10/2019
Transportation and shipping firm A2B-online Transport has taken delivery of 30 new DAF XF tractors, supplied by contract hire business Ryder.
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23/10/2019
Medication service provider Healthcare at Home is replacing its 140-strong van fleet with Mercedes-Benz Vito refrigerated vans.
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23/10/2019
Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) has released a new accessory for its CSC-Tool to ensure accurate calibration of vehicle camera and sensor systems.
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23/10/2019
Giti Tire has added to its three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) range for the 2019/20 winter season, bringing the total number of options to 23.
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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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