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06/11/2014
Distribution and warehousing business Harrison Solway has taken delivery of six Profi Liner curtainsider trailers, from Krone, to meet increased demand for pallet transport services.
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05/11/2014
The world's largest heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers are calling for more progress over regulatory harmonisation for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions through greater cooperation among European, North American and ...
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05/11/2014
As next generation petrol and hybrid engines offer new fuel efficiency and emissions standards, diesel is unlikely to remain the default engine choice for fleets in a decade's time, says GE Capital, Fleet Services.
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05/11/2014
Merseyside-based coach operator Ellisons Travel has ordered 10 more coaches from Irizar UK, adding to the three it recently ordered.
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05/11/2014
Emergency plumbing business Dyno Plumbing Scotland has ordered 17 Volkswagen Caddy vans as part of its fleet replacement programme.
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05/11/2014
Disagreements with rental companies about vehicle condition could soon be a thing of the past, with the launch of a new app from Dawsonrentals Truck & Trailer.
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05/11/2014
Fish supplier King Foods has extended its 18-strong, Mercedes-Benz-only van fleet with two more Sprinters.
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04/11/2014
Today, on the opening day of Euro Bus Expo (4—6 November, NEC, Birmingham), GKN Land Systems has announced that it is increasing production of its Gyrodrive hybrid technology.
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04/11/2014
Bob Lowden, 56, is returning to the UK in a new role as managing director of Iveco, after three years heading up the company's operations in South Africa – a period which saw Iveco sales treble and market share double in this growing ...
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04/11/2014
Rhys Davies Logistics has commissioned four Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units – the operator's first Euro 6 trucks – along with its first short trailers, five 10.8m curtainsiders from Lawrence David.
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04/11/2014
Temporary road surface supplier Terrafirma Roadways has taken delivery of its first Euro 6 Renault Range C trucks.
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03/11/2014
Britain's manufacturers are calling on the government toboost to investment in the UK's crumbling road network as part of a package of infrastructure measures in the forthcoming Autumn Statement.
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03/11/2014
Bulk haulage operator G Webb is specifying Edbro CX14 tipping gear, from Jost Group, to maximise payload from new Euro 6 trucks, after successful trials on existing vehicles.
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03/11/2014
A three-day masterclass for fleet managers is taking place next month (9-11 December), which promises to deliver information on all the regulatory and practical issues for introducing low-carbon vehicles.
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03/11/2014
DAF Trucks announced its 2014 dealer apprentices of the year at a ceremony last week in Bristol.
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31/10/2014
Almost 90% of professionals working in the automotive retail sector believe that a licensing scheme should be established for vehicle technicians, according to a poll carried out for the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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31/10/2014
The value of engine manufacturing in the UK is expected to hit £10.5 billion by 2016 – an increase of £2.5 billion in two years, representing a boost to turnover of almost one third.
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31/10/2014
Haulage firm WH Bowker has taken delivery of 23 Euro 6 Volvo FH trucks, which are replacements for other vehicles in its all-Volvo fleet.
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30/10/2014
The UK's first commercial-scale 'green' hydrogen refuelling facility was opened today (30 October 2014), in Swindon.
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30/10/2014
Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Boris Johnson have launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce the world's first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the capital on 7 September 2020.
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30/10/2014
Yesterday (29 October 2014) marked a milestone for commercial vehicle bodybuilders and converters, with N2 and N3 type conversions coming within the scope of the EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) process.
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30/10/2014
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is supporting calls for new safer and cleaner lorry designs to be allowed on Europe's roads as soon as possible.
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29/10/2014
Howard Tenens is about to take delivery of the first Euro 6 dual-fuel diesel and CNG (compressed natural gas) vehicle in Europe – a newly converted Mercedes-Benz Actros 2445.
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29/10/2014
Commercial vehicle parts manufacturer Jost Group has now agreed terms with Daimler for the formal acquisition of Mercedes-Benz TrailerAxleSystems.
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29/10/2014
Building services business Ergro Group says it will consider Nissan's e-NV200 van for future vehicle replacements, after becoming the latest to take Nissan's '£2 Challenge'.
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