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Masternaut helps boost council fleet efficiency

Masternaut has announced it is helping local authorities reduce costs to meet the government's 25% budget cuts.

Tracking
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Orion Waste Solutions places order with Iveco

London-based Orion Waste Solutions is adding four Ivecos to its fleet with three 10-tonne Eurocargo 100E18K hookloaders and a 32-tonne Trakker hookloader joining the company's 32 waste and collection...

Fleet Operating Costs
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Ashwoods looks for European expansion

By participating in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum, Ashwoods Automotive, a producer of affordable low carbon vehicles and systems, is looking to expand into mainland Europe.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Vauxhall announces increased van sales

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has stayed at the top of the retail sales charts with April volumes up 68.69% year-on-year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Ford announces new contract with The AA

The AA has placed a huge order with Ford for Transit vans, increasing Ford's share of the organisation's 3,000-vehicle fleet to over 50%.

Light Commercial Vehicles
Product Launches

Masternaut to offer phone apps to transport operators

Masternaut has launched a custom iPhone and Android app for commercial vehicle operators using its mobile solutions and vehicle tracking technology.

Telematics
Product Launches

Green Luton van body steals CV Show for Bevan

Bevan Group unveiled the first of its new breed of environmentally friendly Luton van bodies at the CV Show – promising a payload of more than 1,200kg and operating cost reductions.

Green Vehicles
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Panther now on the prowl for Battersby Silver Grey

A Plaxton Panther has joined operations at Morecambe's Battersby Silver Grey. The news coach, which is based on a Volvo B9R chassis, will be used for Leger Travel's Silver Service holiday tours.

Bus & Coach
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Innovative tanker introduced at Truckfest

Whale Tankers' exhibited the largest and most sophisticated KAISERWhale ever produced by Whale when it exhibited the KAISERWhale dirty water recycler sewer cleaning vehicle at Truckfest.

Tankers
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Arden Wood Shavings looks for efficiency gains with DAF

Optimising journey times and overcoming wind resistance when carrying high sided containers are the main reasons behind Arden Wood Shavings choosing the highest power rating available in its new...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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LEZ-affected operators offered further manufacturer discounts

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that more major vehicle manufacturers have signed up to offer discounts for drivers of vehicles set to be affected by changes to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ)...

Gearboxes
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Peugeot launches web site to aid company vehicle choice

Peugeot has launched a new dedicated website that allows fleet customers and company car and van drivers to compare key facts and figures to see which Peugeot or competitor is best in key sectors.

Light Commercial Vehicles