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02/05/2014
Currie European Transport has ordered 25 Euro 6 Volvo FH tractor units, after a two-month trial revealed average fuel consumption of 9.85mpg.
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01/05/2014
The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) launched an updated version of its Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness yesterday (30 April 2014) at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham.
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01/05/2014
The FTA (Freight Transport Association, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this week at the Commercial Vehicle Show – 29 April to 1 May) is urging government not to ignore the needs of freight operators.
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01/05/2014
An ERF tractor unit, which has delivered tanker containers across the UK and Europe, is still going strong after clocking up nearly 1.7 million miles.
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01/05/2014
Ryder has added a further 37 7.5-tonee DAF vehicles to the contract hire fleet it supplies to the nationwide delivery operation of Expert Logistics.
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01/05/2014
Fleet management business eDrive Group has unveiled its latest product, which, it says, will turn the telematics market "on its head".
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01/05/2014
Telematics firm Lytx Europe has welcomed the findings of Shell's Fuel Matters 2014 report, published earlier this week (29 Aril 2014 – see link below) at the CV Show, which revealed that two-thirds of hauliers believe driving behaviour is ...
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30/04/2014
The government has announced the key elements of a £500m package to fund the development and use of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) from 2015-2020.
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30/04/2014
Michelin marked its return to the CV Show (29 April to 1 May 2014) with a global preview of its new 385/65 R 22.5 X Multi T trailer tyre, ahead of its European launch later this summer, as well as launching its 24/7 breakdown service for ...
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30/04/2014
Vauxhall's new Vivaro van was unveiled yesterday at the Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May), with panel van and double cab styles on display to visitors.
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30/04/2014
Vehicle weighing business Axtec revealed the latest version of its dynamic axle weighbridge, the Axtec Series 5000, at the Commercial Vehicle Show yesterday.
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30/04/2014
Waste tankers manufacturer Whale Tankers has unveiled the latest version of its Whale MVC (medium volume combination), built for TIP, at the Commercial Vehicle Show (29 April to 1 May).
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30/04/2014
Renault's new Master van made its world debut yesterday at the Commercial Vehicle Show, taking place at the NEC (29 April to 1 May).
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29/04/2014
The CV Show (29 April to 1 May 2014) is now open at the NEC, Birmingham, with headline acts including Citroen, Ford, Isuzu, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Vauxhall, as well as hundreds more transport and workshop specialists, ...
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29/04/2014
Two-thirds of road haulage managers say better driving behaviour is the main way to reduce fleet fuel consumption, according to a major study published today (29 April 2014) at the CV Show.
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29/04/2014
British Gas has placed an order for 100 Nissan e-NV200 vans – 50 immediately and 50 by the end of the year – following a successful six-month trial, said to be the UK's largest electric commercial vehicle pilot.
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29/04/2014
Fiat is launching its Sportivo trim level at the Commercial Vehicle Show (from today, 29 April, at the NEC). Its stand will feature a Fiorino Sportivo and Ducato Sportivo (pictured), as well as a range of commercial vehicles carrying the ...
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29/04/2014
Two construction operators in northern Scotland have taken delivery of the area's first Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Arocs tipper trucks.
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29/04/2014
A government-backed project is underway to assess the operational costs of running dual-fuel commercial vehicles.
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29/04/2014
Transport firms are fitting forward-facing cameras on their trucks in growing numbers, according to a report launched at the CV Show by the RHA (Road Haulage Association).
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28/04/2014
The CV Show opens its doors tomorrow (29 April to 1 May 2014) at the NEC, Birmingham, and beyond the headline acts (Citroen, Ford, Isuzu, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Vauxhall etc), there will be hundreds of transport and workshop ...
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28/04/2014
A report from the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC) has highlighted the potential of liquid air to help the road transport industry reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases.
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28/04/2014
Commercial vehicle lifting equipment specialist Stertil Koni will be exhibiting its Earthlift wireless mobile columns at the CV Show, which opens its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, tomorrow (29 April to 1 May 2014).
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28/04/2014
Exeros Technologies, which develops truck camera systems aimed at increasing safety in the transport industry, says it will use its CV Show debut three systems.
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28/04/2014
For all things coupling, running gear and tipping gear, Jost's stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show, which opens its doors tomorrow (29 April 2014) at the NEC, Birmingham, is the place to go.
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