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10/01/2012
Midlands-based haulage firm Solihull Transport has recently improved its fleet flexibility by converting three of its 20-plus commercial vehicles to work in the new London regulations enforced from 3 January 2012 .
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09/01/2012
PAM (plant asset management) and PLM (product lifecycle management) software are emerging as key management solutions, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan.
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09/01/2012
Trans-European logistics specialist GBA Services has taken delivery of 15 DAF XF105 Super Space Cab tractor units fully wrapped in vinyl with the company's new livery.
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09/01/2012
Andover Trailers has been described as the best in the business by a Cardiff-based haulier, after it took delivery of a tandem axle semi-sloping step frame semi-trailer.
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09/01/2012
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles sold more vans at retail in 2011 than any other manufacturer, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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06/01/2012
Three new Iveco Stralis Active Space Super3 6x2 twin-steer tractor units have entered operation with Tilbury-based Triple A Transport Services.
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06/01/2012
A Volvo 32,000kg gvw FMX 8x4 tipper fitted with a Boweld steel body and roll-over sheet is achieving a payload of 20,500kg and fuel returns of 7.9mpg, according to new owner Allan Sanderson of Whitworth, Lancashire.
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05/01/2012
Supertrucks, which manufactures racks and bodywork for the glass industry among others, has signed up for the 2012 CV Show, which takes place on 24—26 April at the NEC in Birmingham.
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05/01/2012
London operator Cedars Recovery has been gearing up for recently introduced rules governing the capital's Low Emission Zone, with a little help from Roger Dyson.
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05/01/2012
Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has joined a scheme designed to help industry improve its safety record.
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04/01/2012
Clugston Distribution Services says it is already seeing the benefit of spending more than £500,000 on eight new Renault Premium tractor units.
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04/01/2012
Morris Quality Bakers has added two 7.5-tonne Fuso Canters to its fleet of 50 vehicles, which deliver bread and confectionery to schools, catering suppliers and the like across the North-West.
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03/01/2012
Merryhill Envirotec has refreshed its Mercedes-Benz fleet with the addition of four 3.5-tonne Sprinter 313CDIs.
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03/01/2012
Recent research by Volvo and tyre manufacturer Michelin shows that a quick and simple measure can have a big impact on emissions, without the need for major outlay or new ways of working.
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03/01/2012
A North East driver training firm has recruited three new staff members since launching just eight months ago.
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25/12/2011
Ford says it is ready to help Santa Claus go green, slashing his carbon footprint with a concept sleigh design powered by a new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine.
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23/12/2011
Two classic Mercedes-Benz trucks were the first vehicles to venture onto a long-awaited £35.5 million bypass at Sittingbourne in Kent, which opened to the public last Monday (19 December 2011).
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23/12/2011
The 1,000th locally assembled DAF CF85 truck came off the production line at FASC (Formosa Automobile Sales Corporation) in Taiwan last week.
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23/12/2011
Bradbury, Blitz Rotary, Gemco, Liftmaster, Stertil and Somerstotalkare will be among exhibitors showing their latest equipment at Workshop 2012 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Show next year.
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23/12/2011
A zero emission powertrain looks more likely, following successful first round seed funding (which closed more than 30% oversubscribed) for engine technology developer Dearman Engine Company (DEC).
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22/12/2011
With exhibitor numbers and space filing up well ahead of target, next year's CV Show 2012 organisers have announced that live registrations for the show are now open online.
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22/12/2011
The management team running Road Range Commercials, the Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer for Merseyside and North Wales, has acquired a majority stake in the business.
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21/12/2011
The long term future of British bus maker Optare plc has been secured thanks to a refinancing agreement.
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21/12/2011
Lafarge has taken delivery of 12 new 360bhp CF75 trucks for use by its Readymix division.
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21/12/2011
Specialist heavy haulage trailer manufacturer Goldhofer has helped transport around 45,000 tonnes of machinery for a 200MW power plant in Costa Rica.
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