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HRVS gets IRTE Workshop Accreditation’s first A-plus rating

MAN Truck & Bus UK's main truck centre in Sheffield (HRVS) has become the first commercial vehicle dealer workshop in the UK to attain A+ status as part of the IRTE's new Workshop Accreditation.

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Edge Transport fleet boosted by Volvo rigid additions

The promise of overnight servicing was one of the factors that helped Edge Transport decide to buy three Volvo rigid truck as fleet additions.

Rigids
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Isuzu Truck signs up to 1link Service Network

Isuzu Truck (UK) has signed up to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform.

Workshop Management Systems
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Citroën reveals new product line-up for CV Show 2013

French manufacturer Citroën has announced that its all-new Berlingo Electrique van will be present at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, 9-11 April).

Electric Vehicles
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Brazilian semi-trailers get Wabco ABS technology

Half a dozen trailer manufacturers in Brazil are to have their units fitted with Wabco anti-lock braking systems (ABS), after the supplier was awarded six contracts in the country.

Trailers
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Hyva trucks won’t go to waste with recycling

Simply Waste Solutions has purchased its first two hookloaders from Hyva, in a bid to, according to the company, drive down cost, minimise waste and increase recycling.

Municipal Vehicles
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Chesapeake chooses MAN TGX trucks for fleet renewal

Specialist packaging designer and manufacturer, Chesapeake, has taken delivery of 11 MAN TGX 24.440 6x2 tractor units.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Volvo in partnership deal with China’s Dongfeng

Volvo has signed an agreement with Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group to acquire 45% of a new subsidiary, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles, to include the major part of Dongfeng's medium-...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units arrive at Acumen

Acumen Distribution has taken delivery of 23 Mercedes-Benz Actros 4x2 tractor units as part of its fleet investment and expansion plans.

Tractor Units
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Six-seater electric minibus arrives in the UK

A battery-powered, six-seat passenger transfer vehicle is now available from £35,000 in the UK for the first time.

Electric Vehicles
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Bodybuilder industry boost for CV Show 2013

With the current concerns over Whole Vehicle Type Approval, now is the time for UK bodybuilders to return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, according to the organisers.

Trailers
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Dennison Commercials trials Volvo’s E-service

Thanks to a new Volvo dealer system application named E-service, customers of Northern Ireland's Dennison Commercials are receiving electronic copies of their workshop service sheets by email...

Workshop Management Systems