John Challen

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ContiTech moves to lightweight air spring systems

ContiTech, has launched a new generation of air springs that pick up on the trend towards weight reduction on commercial vehicles.

Suspensions
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Mercedes-Benz and Allison Zetros is salt of the earth

An Allison transmission-equipped Mercedes-Benz Zetros 1833 water transporter has notched up more than a year of trouble-free running run in Esco's Bernburg salt mine, where a rock salt deposit yields...

Tractor Units
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Glanbia CFI wins distribution contract on back of Masternaut

Glanbia Consumer Foods Ireland says it has won a new client as a result of the real-time information available to its sales team through Masternaut's telematics.

Telematics
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Hunter recognises Pro-Align for wheel alignment sales

Growth in sales of Hunter's workshop wheel alignment equipment in the UK has netted UK distributor Pro-Align the firm's Platinum Partner award.

Wheel Alignment
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Volkswagen LCV drivers get free vehicle health checks

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering customers a free brake fluid change, worth £40, s well as a 28-point vehicle health check when they replace their vehicle's brakes.

Car Derived Vans
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Streetlite proves perfect for Docherty’s school run

Auchterarder coach company Docherty's Midland Coaches has taken delivery of a 10.2m StreetLite – the operator's seventh PSV from Wrightbus.

Bus & Coach
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Iveco dealers join forces under Northern Commercials

Northern Commercials (Mirfield) and Stormont Truck & Van, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Clipper Group, are coming together.

Dealerships
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Konectbus goes for Stertil Koni wireless column lifts

The new Konectbus workshop complex at East Dereham in Norfolk has installed eight Stertil Koni wireless mobile column lifts.

Lifting Equipment
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EEG chooses 5-tonne Sprinters for jetting and cleansing work

Drain maintenance specialist EEG has acquired 17 new 5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 513 CDI chassis cabs.

Municipal Vehicles
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MAN apprentices honoured at awards ceremony

Truck manufacturer MAN has rewarded the best of its next generation of transport technicians at its annual apprentice awards, this year staged at Aston Villa Football Ground.

Apprenticeships
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Reynolds Diplomat’s move up to Volvo B11R is natural progression

Volvo coach operator Reynolds Diplomat has stated operating its first B11R coaches, having added two, each with Jonckheere bodywork, to its fleet of 25 vehicles.

Bus & Coach
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Dragon’s new Mercedes Citan adds fuel efficiency and image

Dragon Signs & Print has added a Citan van to its fleet of Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles, citing fuel efficiency, emissions, reliability and practicality as among reasons for the choice.

Car Derived Vans