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Volvo’s New FMX tipper at Demolition Expo 2013 today

Volvo Trucks is making its debut today (Saturday 29 June) at the Demolition Expo show at Arden Brickworks, near Solihull, Birmingham, with one of its new FMX 8x4 Euro 6-compliant tippers.

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Free productivity packs for early Renault truck orders

Renault Trucks UK is launching two free value packages on all orders of its new heavy D distribution, T long-haul tractor and C and K construction truck ranges placed before 31 December 2013.

Rigids
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DAF’s Tony Pain set to retire

Tony Pain, 63, DAF's long-term charismatic marketing director, is to retire from the company later this year.

People
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Terberg DTS signs major deal with Oshkosh Corp

Specialist vehicle supplier Terberg DTS has signed an agreement with North American vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh to act as its UK and Ireland representative for airport fire fighting and rescue (ARFF)...

Emergency Service Vehicles
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Cummins’ bus engines certified for Euro 6

Cummins latest ISB engines have now been certified to the Euro 6 standards, while its ISL G natural gas engine is due for certification in October, ready for the January 2014 deadline.

Bus & Coach
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Furmanite renews LCV fleet with Citroën vans

Plant and pipeline maintenance firm Furmanite is renewing its 100 strong LCV fleet with Citroën vans, following an assessment involving six vehicle manufacturers that that focused on reliability.

Car Derived Vans
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Wrings Transport follows Actros and Sprinter with Citan

Privately-owned haulier Wrings Transport has added a new Citan van to its fleet, which also includes five other Mercedes-Benz vehicles – a pair of 3.5-tonne Sprinters and three Actros tractor units.

Tractor Units
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Nissan vans and new people for growing Bevan

Bodybuilder Bevan Group has made two changes to its management team and bought a new, extended fleet of mobile workshops for its aftercare business.

Bodyshop Equipment
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Swedish asphalt spreader selects auto transmissions

Swedish asphalt spreaders manufacturer SpriderMaskiner is specifying Allison transmissions on its trucks, not only for their performance and durability, but also to improve resale opportunities, if...

Gearboxes
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RNLI look-outs delivered by Mercedes-Hiab combination

A new truck-mounted Hiab XS477 E-6 HiDuo crane is being used to deliver lifeguard look-out units for the RNLI to hundreds of coastal locations around mainland UK and Northern Ireland.

Tractor Units
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Hills Quarry Products takes Volvo visibility to Big Bike Week

Next weekend's (Saturday 15 June 2013) Big Bike Week Show, at Wharf Green, Swindon, will see Hills Quarry Products showing two Volvo FMs equipped by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West with...

Road Safety
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Fifth wheel auto-lube liner proving popular

Improved fuel economy, tyre life and handling stability are among findings being reported by haulage operators using Bowmonk's fifth wheel liner, launched at last years` Tip-Ex show.

Fifth Wheels