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Delphi and Hartridge reveal all makes common rail injector test system

Delphi AutoParts and Hartridge have together launched an all-makes common rail injector test solution aimed at workshops and general diesel service stations dealing with everything from vans to trucks...

Diagnostic Equipment
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Registration open for bus and coach Skills Challenge

Registration is now open for the fifth annual IRTE Skills Challenge 2015, which this year takes place on 1—5 June at the S&B Academy in Bristol.

Apprenticeships
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Isuzu 7.5 tonne truck perfect mobile shop for MAC Tools Franchisee

Ex Royal Navy MAC Tools franchise holder Paul Thorniley, who sells automotive tools and equipment from his mobile shop, recently bought his second Isuzu 7.5 tonner, after five years faithful service...

Rigids
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New team takes Commercial Vehicle Show 2015 international

The CV Show (14–16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) is for the first time being managed by IRTE Services on behalf of the CV Show partners – the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders), RHA...

CV Show
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Giti launches next gen GT Radial drive axle tyre at CV Show

Giti Tire says it will use CV Show 2015 to launch its latest GT Radial next generation drive-axle tyre, the GDR638 and to highlight the breadth of its tyres portfolio.

Tyres & Retreads
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Smiths (Gloucester) takes first four new Volvo FH tractors

Construction services and waste-management company Smiths (Gloucester) has taken delivery of four, high specification Volvo FH tractor units – the first to bear its new livery.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Henshaw’s celebrates tenth anniversary with new Volvo coach

Cotswolds-based travel firm Henshaw’s Coaches has marked its tenth anniversary by acquiring a new Euro 6 Volvo B11R coach with Jonckheere bodywork.

Bus & Coach
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Hidromas hydraulic tipper kit now available from BPW

Trailers running gear manufacturer BPW has added hydraulic tipper components supplier Hidromas to its portfolio of products available in the UK.

Tipping Gear
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More major names reveal CV Show 2015 activities

The CV Show (14—16 April 2015, NEC, Birmingham) is looking stronger than ever, with more major names revealing their presence at this year’s major transport event.

Tyres & Retreads
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Spirit Pub drinks to Iveco for CV fleet replacement

Spirit Pub Company’s logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has ordered 39 Iveco Stralis Hi-Street 26-tonne rigids (AD260S33Y/PS), 14 Stralis Hi-Street 18-tonne rigids (AD190S31/P) and three Stralis Hi-Way...

Rigids
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Hitchens of Exeter’s first heavy truck is Volvo FL

Reclaimed bricks and stone supplier Hitchens of Exeter has purchased its first heavy truck in the form of a new-series Volvo FL – and the driver is describing it as like a Rolls-Royce.

Rigids
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Smith Construction cuts idling and fuel with Masternaut

Smith Construction Group says it has cut its annual fuel bill by 15% since installing Masternaut telematics across its 60 strong fleet of HGVs, including tippers and skip loaders.

Telematics