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22/05/2012
Somerstotalkare has supplied 17 sets of four S6cf lifts to six Thomas Hardie Commercials vehicle depots.
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22/05/2012
Cancer charity Hope for Tomorrow has launched its latest mobile chemotherapy unit – with help from Mercedes-Benz dealer Mudie-Bond.
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21/05/2012
Following a two-year trial, running a 7.5-tonne Zeroed electric truck, from Paneltex, in London, foodservice supplier Fresh Direct (UK) placed an order with Paneltex at this year's CV Show for two new 5.5-tonne Zeroed electric trucks.
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21/05/2012
GT Radial has hailed The Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 at the NEC as "a real success" having secured more than 30 leads, including a large number of senior national and European fleet contacts.
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18/05/2012
NHS Lothian has demonstrated its commitment to value for money by investing in a specially-adapted Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 van.
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18/05/2012
Axtec's OnBoard axle load indicator has received approval from the VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency), allowing it to be fitted as original equipment by commercial vehicle manufacturers.
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17/05/2012
Civil engineering businesses Morrison Utilities and Amey have successfully achieved accreditation under the FTA's Van Excellence scheme.
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17/05/2012
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has widened its New Combo offering to include vans powered by a fuel-efficient 1.4 petrol engine.
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17/05/2012
South West Coaches has identified TomTom Business Solutions' tracking and Remote LINK Working Time system as the technology to help it better manage its vehicles and boost green credentials.
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16/05/2012
Industrial gases specialist BOC has begun trials of an in-transit refrigeration system, dubbed Frostcruise, which, it says, provides an environmentally friendly, efficient and reliable alternative to diesel-powered fridges.
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16/05/2012
Commercial Body Fittings' ASGK990 series lateral protection system now meets the requirements of Regulation 73 (European directive with regards to lateral protection devices).
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16/05/2012
Brigade Electronics has launched a finance lease rental scheme for medium to large fleets, in response to the growing number of fleet operators struggling with rising costs and banks reluctant to lend.
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16/05/2012
Tipping hydraulics manufacturer Edbro has announced a major investment in its test and development centre in Bolton.
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15/05/2012
Beverley Bell, acting senior traffic commissioner, and Alistair Peoples, chief executive of VOSA, will provide the keynotes at this year's major IRTE Conference, at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon on 13 September 2012.
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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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