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04/03/2019
Mercedes-Benz Trucks dealer Sparshatt Truck & Van can now offer a same-day paint service for commercial vehicles, thanks to a £330,000 investment at its Sittingbourne workshop.
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04/03/2019
Independent Scania dealer TruckEast has acquired Northampton-based trailer maintenance business ST Fleet Services.
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04/03/2019
Leeds-based Stagefreight has taken delivery of three Range T480 4x2 High Cabs to transport stage, sound and lights for major live music events and theatre tours around the UK and abroad.
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04/03/2019
Commercial fuelling business Cameron Forecourt has been acquired by TSG UK (formerly Tokheim Services Group).
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01/03/2019
Emissions reduction business Eminox is the first UK aftermarket manufacturer to receive UNECE Regulation 49 certification for its Euro VI diesel particulate filter (DPF) product range.
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01/03/2019
Braking systems supplier Wabco has been approached by ZF Friedrichshafen regarding a takeover.
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01/03/2019
Surrey-based operator Passenger Plus has taken delivery of two Irizar i6S integral coaches, to use on a commuter service for one of its corporate clients.
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28/02/2019
TAG Forklift Truck Services has taken delivery of a custom-designed trailer from the Cartwright Group – its first from the trailer manufacturer.
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28/02/2019
DAF Trucks secured its highest order intake last year since 2007, despite the overall market dropping slightly, resulting in the manufacturer’s top spot for the 24th consecutive year with a 27% share above 6.0 tonnes gvw.
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28/02/2019
Abingdon-based Oxford Blue Scaffolding has put its latest Mercedes-Benz Atego into service, citing vehicle quality and reliability as reasons for sticking with the marque’s 7.5-tonners for 25 years.
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27/02/2019
Van rental business Eastgate Commercial has recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, despite its tracking system being ripped out, thanks to the vehicle’s Mercedes PRO connect system and help from the dealer.
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27/02/2019
FORS has announced that ND Brown has become the first commercial vehicle hire fleet in the UK to achieve FORS Vehicle Hire Company accreditation.
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27/02/2019
The government has announced that it will consult on legislation to ban older tyres from use on trucks, buses and coaches.
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26/02/2019
City West Commercials is expanding its Exeter depot, adding a new MOT bay to its nine-bay workshop by the end of March. The MOT bay will provide tests for Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles.
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26/02/2019
North East motor dealer Vic Young Conversions has converted a regular Nissan e-NV200 to a fully electric lightweight box van, with a larger load space of 8.553 – said to be the first of its type in the UK market.
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26/02/2019
Testing facility Millbrook is building a new vehicle emissions test facility to expand its capability for heavy duty and 4WD vehicles.
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25/02/2019
Plumbing and heating supplier William Wilson has taken delivery of two more trucks from Ryder, citing the contract hire and rental firm’s ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective service.
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25/02/2019
Harpers Haulage, the transport arm of P Harper & Sons, has taken delivery of its first Mercedes-Benz Actros, selected for driver appeal, fuel efficiency and vehicle reliability.
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25/02/2019
Scottish bus and coach operator Stuart’s of Carluke has taken delivery of the first of a three-bus Enviro200 order from Alexander Dennis (ADL).
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22/02/2019
Haldex has entered a concept phase with a major truck manufacturer for testing of its ‘scalable brake system’, with the brake system maker expecting to start a development contract by the end of this year.
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22/02/2019
Silverstone, home of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, is using Assetminder software to manage its 200-strong fleet of commercial vehicles and high-performance cars, and says parts management improvements have recouped twice the cost of ...
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22/02/2019
Sales of HGVs declined for a second year in 2018, down by 4% to 43,103 trucks, despite an increase in the fourth quarter, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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21/02/2019
Truck hire business MC Rental says it is underlining its commitment to the construction and utilities sectors by achieving several business accreditations.
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21/02/2019
Holloway has become the ninth London bus garage to install electric charging, under a partnership between UK Power Networks and Transport for London, after taking delivery of 23 electric buses to replace part of its diesel-powered fleet.
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21/02/2019
North Lincs Aggregates has taken delivery of 11 new Volvo FH trucks – nine tractor units and two 8x4 tipper chassis.
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