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15/05/2012
Citroën's recently launched Fixed Price Repairs scheme has been expanded to include replacement clutches.
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15/05/2012
Cenex, the Technology Strategy Board and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) have formally opened a joint call for collaborative R&D projects under the Niche Vehicle R&D Programme.
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14/05/2012
Cookstown, County Tyrone-based V Fraser & Sons Ltd has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit from Volvo Truck & Bus dealer Dennison Commercials – the first truck of its kind in Northern Ireland.
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14/05/2012
The board at Hywel Dda Health Board's Carmarthen Laundry Service has finally replaced its two 13-year old Bevan-bodied Mercedes-Benz trucks.
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14/05/2012
BPW Bergische Achsen Kommanditgesellschaft is expanding its expertise in vehicle electronics by joining forces with idem GmbH.
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11/05/2012
Mercedes-Benz has a new member in its truck range, the Antos, designed for heavy-duty, short-radius distribution transport – a first from a major manufacturer for this specific duty.
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11/05/2012
Mercedes-Benz dealer City West Commercials has landed what it sees as a breakthrough order for Actros tractor units from RT Keedwell.
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11/05/2012
TTC has announced the launch of its TTC Lighting range, dubbed 'the quality alternative', for both LCV and HCV vehicle applications.
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10/05/2012
Two new DAF trucks have just gone into service with West Yorkshire haulier James Wilby.
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10/05/2012
Iveco and its in-house finance arm Iveco Capital have jointly launched a new flexible hire product claimed to give heavy truck operators greater flexibility on contract hire terms.
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10/05/2012
Krispy Kreme is reporting a 20% improvement in its delivery times to its UK stores and retail outlets, in part thanks to TomTom fleet management.
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09/05/2012
Volvo's hybrid truck 'Mean Green' has established new world speed records after running at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA.
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09/05/2012
TTC has announced a partnership with Continental for its new air springs for commercial vehicles.
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09/05/2012
Scottish operator Parks of Hamilton has taken delivery of 10 new Plaxton Elites on Volvo B9R chassis.
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08/05/2012
Dairy products supplier FJ Need Foods, of Nantwich, has taken delivery of two Cool Liner refrigerated trailers from Krone Trailers UK, which, says the company, should be virtually cost-free to operate.
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08/05/2012
Midlands-based Volant PVS has opened the 200th ATF (Authorised Testing Facility), with an open day event at its grounds in Aldridge.
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08/05/2012
The first FH16-750 to be ordered in the UK and Ireland has entered service with Leicestershire based AR Demolition.
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04/05/2012
Stoke-on-Trent-based haulier RG Bassett & Sons has taken delivery of its first Iveco Ecostralis fuel-saving 6x2 mid-lift tractor units from Sherwood Truck & Van.
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03/05/2012
VOSA has revealed that during an IT systems test, some technical issues have been discovered at the agency around its OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score) system.
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03/05/2012
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has negotiated a 10% discount on GreenRoad telematics systems for members, enabling them to improve safety and cut fuel consumption.
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02/05/2012
The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) held a special award ceremony last week, highlighting the achievements of two talented commercial vehicle technicians.
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02/05/2012
Banbury-based Riteweld Engineering has become one of Britain's first customers for the new Fuso Canter light truck.
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02/05/2012
Sainsbury's has successfully achieved accreditation to the Van Excellence scheme, managed by the FTA (Freight Transport Association).
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01/05/2012
Delphi Automotive revealed details of its 'breakthrough' common rail fuel system technology for heavy-duty diesel engines at last month's Vienna Motor Symposium (April 26-27).
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01/05/2012
Millbrook Healthcare is making a major investment in Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans – buying 25 long-bodied 313CDIs from Pentagon Commercials.
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