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16/04/2012
Iveco Defence Vehicles has completed delivery of its largest ever order in the UK – of 206 6x6 and 8x8 Trakkers to support the Royal Engineers on operations.
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13/04/2012
Nissan's recent launch of the NV400 spells a new era for the company's LCVs in the UK – and hence Nissan's presence at the upcoming CV Show (24—26 April 2012, at the NEC).
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13/04/2012
Scania Bus & Coach is holding an open day for PCV operators at its Worksop premises on Thursday 19 April.
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13/04/2012
Certification and approval specialist MIRA has extended its range of testing to provide to vehicle component, trailer and tyre manufacturers – creating what it describes as a one-stop service.
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13/04/2012
Volvo Hungária is to deliver 200 Volvo FH trucks to Hungarian transport and logistics firm Waberer's International, formerly Hungarocamion.
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12/04/2012
A new retread tyre, dubbed GT REE Tread from GT Radial, is due to be unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2012.
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12/04/2012
Lothian Buses has confirmed that it is the first bus operator in Scotland to order Volvo's 7900 hybrid 'green' single-decker buses.
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12/04/2012
Carrier Transicold has introduced a compulsory new course in higher-voltage electrics for its service engineers, focusing on safety when working with, and around, high-voltage refrigeration electrics.
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12/04/2012
WTL Truck & Van Centres has opened new premises in Fengate, Peterborough, to take over as the company's main Renault Trucks authorised distributor site.
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12/04/2012
Isuzu Truck UK has added Ring Road Garage as its new parts and service dealer in Buckingham.
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11/04/2012
DAF Trucks has announced its new generation of 12.9 litre Paccar MX-13 engines, developed in response to the upcoming Euro 6 emissions legislation.
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11/04/2012
Superb reliability of its used Volvos and a desire to operate trucks seen as using "uncomplicated SCR [selective catalytic reduction] engines" has convinced JF Pearce and Sons to go for new Volvo vehicles.
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11/04/2012
Carpet supplier Contract Flooring Solutions has increased the number of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles on its fleet, with the delivery of its 15th Sprinter van.
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11/04/2012
Virgin Atlantic has placed an order for 45 Euro 5 Citroën LCVs, including 22 Berlingo five-seat crew vans, Dispatch vans, Relay specialist dropsides and a Relay specialist Luton van.
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10/04/2012
With less than three months to go until the IRTE Skills Challenge 2012, event host S&B Automotive Academy has developed online tests for bus and coach technicians and operators.
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10/04/2012
Commercial vehicle hire specialist Ryder has extended its exclusive deal with tyre and rubber manufacturer Bridgestone, becoming that company's largest truck customer in Europe.
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10/04/2012
Mercedes-Benz has retained the contract to supply tools and equipment hire firm HSS Hire with its fleet of commercial vans.
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05/04/2012
Volvo Bus UK has won orders for 174 new hybrid buses, as part of the Green Bus fund for England, including its single largest ever hybrid order – of 77 double deck buses for Arriva.
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04/04/2012
Multipart's parent company has this week (starting 2 April 2012) started operating under a new name: TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS).
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04/04/2012
Norbert Dentressangle has invested more than £1 million in a new site at Rugby, primarily to serve as a national distribution centre for Continental Tyre Group (CTG).
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04/04/2012
Following success in several Swedish cities, Scania is to launch a low entry gas bus into the UK, with in conjunction with bodybuilder Alexander Dennis.
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04/04/2012
Northside Truck & Van has opened for business in North Lincolnshire and East and North Yorkshire, looking after Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles.
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03/04/2012
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles dealer Mudie-Bond has supplied construction group Smiths (Gloucester), with a fleet of new trucks, and also sponsored the company's motorcycle racing team.
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03/04/2012
Carlsberg UK has extended its PPK (pence per kilometre) tyre contract with Michelin Fleet Solutions for an additional 12 months, in a deal covering approximately 320 commercial vehicles and 147 urban trailers.
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03/04/2012
Ever dreamed of owning your own truck fleet in model form? One exhibitor at the CV Show could make that dream a reality.
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