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22/03/2013
Iveco is delivering a further 250 3.5-tonne Dailys to supermarket giant Asda, as part of a total order for 700 identical light commercials placed during 2012 for its home delivery operations.
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22/03/2013
GOfers Logistics Worldwide has taken delivery of 20 new Schmitz Cargobull Euroliners for its 30-strong fleet, each supplied in a black, yellow and white livery.
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22/03/2013
In a bid to improve workshop lighting quality, Philips has launched the Multidirectional Light System, comprising three modules, each of which can be directed where required.
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22/03/2013
A world-first engineering innovation, designed to improve the safety and manoeuvrability of longer semi-trailers on UK roads, is set to be unveiled at the CV Show (9—11 April, NEC) on SDC's stand 5G121.
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21/03/2013
Cancellation of the 1.89 pence per litre fuel duty increase, planned for 1 September 2013, in yesterday's (Wednesday 20 March 2013) Budget, has been broadly welcomed by the transport industry.
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21/03/2013
Scania Streamline – the Swedish manufacturer's G- and R-series long-haul trucks – launched today 21 March 2013, are being claimed to deliver fuel savings of up to 8%.
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21/03/2013
Cummins and Peterbilt have released test results in the US suggesting that their demonstration tractor-trailer has achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10mpg under real world driving conditions.
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21/03/2013
HGV sat-nav developer Navevo has unveiled Line of Route technology, a navigation system designed for fleet operators claimed to reduce wasted journeys and to save thousands of pounds.
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21/03/2013
Nissan has confirmed that the eNV200, the company's first 100% electric van, will make its UK debut at the show.
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20/03/2013
Volvo launched its new FM today (Tuesday 19 March 2013), billing the new truck as offering top flexibility and transport efficiency, and pointing to its improved cab and Volvo Dynamic Steering option.
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19/03/2013
Calor Gas says it is using the technician licensing scheme irtec to establish a clear path to lifelong learning for its vehicle technicians.
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19/03/2013
Ford's commercial vehicles picked up an unprecedented six trophies at the third annual VansA2Z awards, last Thursday (14 March 2013) at Lords Cricket Ground, London.
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19/03/2013
A partnership between Driving Force and Chevron Training aims to help drivers across North West England and North Wales complete their CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training before the September 2014 deadline.
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19/03/2013
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli has revealed a package of products and services that it says will help boost the efficiency of HGV fleets.
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19/03/2013
Arriva North West has taken delivery of 44 Volvo B5LH hybrid double-decker buses with Wrightbus bodywork, as part of the largest order of its type outside of London.
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18/03/2013
Customers of retailer Bensons for Beds have begun receiving deliveries from the first of a new generation of 7.5-tonne trucks with streamlined bodies that are a full 500kg lighter than those they have replaced.
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18/03/2013
Following fuel trials, Southern and Midlands-based transport company Hi Speed Services has added its first Renault trucks to the 48-strong, primarily Mercedes-Benz truck fleet.
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18/03/2013
Heavy haulage specialist Plant Speed is running the most expensive truck ever sold by Mercedes-Benz in the UK – an Actros Titan that, together with its Scheuerle modular equipment, represents an investment by the Bristol-based company of ...
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18/03/2013
Lakeside Coaches of Ellesmere, Shropshire, has taken delivery of a Volvo B9R coach with Sunsundegui bodywork.
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18/03/2013
At next month's CV Show (9—11 April 2013, NEC, Birminghham), Jost will not only present its products for truck and trailer application, but also welcome newly-acquired Edbro to JOST World on stand D50, in Hall 5.
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15/03/2013
Home delivery specialist Hermes has ordered 300 Fastback 13.6 metre semi-trailers, from Cartwright, as part of a fleet replacement programme.
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15/03/2013
Cotswold District Council has purchased six Ashwoods Hybrid Transit vans in a bid to reduce fuel spend and carbon emissions across its fleet.
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15/03/2013
Scania has extended its focus on driver-development with the launch of Optimise, a service that provides on-going training, advice and assistance for commercial vehicle drivers.
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15/03/2013
Manchester Community Transport (MCT) is to introduce hybrids into its fleet for the first time, with an order placed with Optare yesterday, Thursday 14 March 2013, for 10 Solo SRs.
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14/03/2013
Home delivery courier network Hermes has boosted its nationwide delivery fleet with the addition of 87 trucks on contract hire from Ryder.
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