John Challen

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Panther coaches on the prowl for Eddie Brown

North Yorkshire coach operator Eddie Brown has added four Plaxton Panther coaches to its fleet.

Bus & Coach
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Iveco Eurocargo delivers a bright future in London

External lighting firm David Webster Lighting has added an 18-tonne Iveco Eurocargo 4x2 rigid to its fleet – replacing a Eurocargo that had clocked-up nine years across London and the South East.

Drop Side
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Plenty to see at CV Show, NEC, Birmingham next week

Sigmavision, which manufactures laser measurement systems for the tyre industry, will be launching a patent-protected product called TreadReader at the Commercial Vehicle Show, next week.

Tyres & Retreads
Product Launches

CV Show to debut next-generation digital tacho

The first type-approved and market-ready next generation digital tachograph will be launched by Stoneridge Electronics at the CV Show.

Tachometers
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Low carbon vehicle R&D projects to get Cenex and TSB funding

Cenex and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) are calling for collaborative research projects under the niche vehicle R&D programme.

Alternative Fuels
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Renault Premium bonds with Felixstowe haulier

Goldstar Transport has taken delivery of 60 Euro 5 Renault Premium 460.25 6x2s, all with Privilege cabs.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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NR Evans continues tyre contract with Bridgestone

Bridgestone UK has extended the tyre supply agreement with temperature controlled distribution company NR Evans.

Tyres & Retreads
News

Fuso Canter sets a shining example for Autoglym

When Bridgend-based ARB Autocare wanted an eye-catching vehicle for showcasing its products, the answer was a range-topping 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter 7C18D.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Keltruck Silurian Scania merger completes

Following its acquisition of the shares of Silurian Scania at the beginning of the year, Keltruck completed the merger with Silurian on 1 April.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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National Express signs key Volvo Bus deal

Volvo Bus has secured an important order from National Express Group (NEG) to supply a total of 59 new buses, destined for operation in the West Midlands.

Bus & Coach
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Pick-up business at the CV Show, Birmingham

Japanese pick-up manufacturer Isuzu has announced it will be displaying its Rodeo range at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show, which runs between 12 and 14 April at Birmingham's NEC.

Off Roaders
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All clear for take-off at RAF bases, thanks to Mercedes

RAF bases around the world are being kept fighting fit by a fleet of Mercedes-Benz-based airfield sweeping and snow clearing vehicles deployed to help keep RAF bases operational during bad weather.

Municipal Vehicles