John Challen

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Toyota releases details of LCV challenger for Europe

When it goes on sale in early 2013, the Toyota ProAce will "expand Toyota's presence in European LCV markets", according to the Japanese manufacturer.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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J Clarke’s new Mercedes-Benz models enter service

J Clarke Transport has taken delivery of its first new Mercedes-Benz trucks – and the Staffordshire truck and trailer rental outfit already has them working on a recently won contract with a leading...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Firow expands truck fleet with extra DAF CFs and LFs

Recent deliveries to Firow bring the number of DAF trucks supplied to the Cheshire firm so far this year to no fewer than 90.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Double drive Volvo FH leads to costs savings for Welsh operator

A new Volvo FH 6x4 tractor unit operated by SJ Archer and Sons is already showing reduced operating costs, according to the ocompany.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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£1m vehicle deal struck between transport trio

Asset Alliance has concluded a three-way deal worth £1 million, with logistics operator The Widdowson Group and Renault dealer RH Commercial Vehicles.

Finance & Leasing
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British engineering solves French tourist bus problem

Faced with a problem transporting visitors to a French tourist attraction with limited space to turn buses around, Pailton Steering Systems has devised a novel solution.

Bus & Coach
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Memorial Foundation donates over £22,000 to UK charities

The Allan Burton Memorial Foundation, set up in memory of Thompson's co-founder Allan Burton, has raised over £22,000 to support leading UK cancer charities in under two years.

People
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Arla’s one-of-a-kind trailer and tanker combo hits the highways

Arla Foods has introduced a bespoke combination trailer into its fleet that it says will set the standard for the dual transportation of raw milk and finished dairy products.

Trailers
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Clean LCVs for destined for Clear Drains

Independent drainage service company Clear Drains has bought 18 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz – nine 3.5-tonne medium-length, high-roofed Sprinter 313CDIs, and nine 2.8-tonne Vito 113CDI longs.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Cartwright longer trailers enter service with Acumen

Acumen Distribution has become the latest UK operator chosen by the Department of Transport to begin a 10-year trial of longer semi trailers.

Longer Heavier Vehicles
News

Latest version of FleetPlus wins award for Haldex

The third generation of Haldex's Fleet+ system, which analyses the condition of trailer tyres, chassis and axles, has won the Smart Trailer category at the Trailer Innovation Awards 2013.

Diagnostic Equipment
Features

Show reel

Visitors to the IAA 2012 commercial vehicle show were treated to new vehicles and technology that aim to cut fleet costs and improve efficiency. John Challen rounds up some of the many highlights

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