John Challen

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Anchor Tours set for summer with new Volvo 9700

County Louth-based Anchor Tours says it is now prepared for summer, having invested in a Volvo 9700 coach, with the Prestige Plus bodywork.

Bus & Coach
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Sam’s first new recovery truck is a Roger Dyson

Two years after he launched his own vehicle recovery operation, Sam Burke has bought his first brand new truck – a Hydraloader 3000La (low approach) aluminium slidebed, from Roger Dyson.

Recovery Vehicles
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DAF Trucks named as top employer for apprentices

DAF Trucks has been named in the elite group of UK companies that best support apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships
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Worldwide rollout for xlite aluminium wheels

xlite has become a worldwide brand thanks to an exclusive trademark agreement between European distributor, Motor Wheel Service, and manufacturer Wheels India.

Wheels / Wheel fixings / Trims
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Econic, Axor and Canter clean up in Norfolk

Norfolk residents are now benefiting from improved waste and recycling, street cleansing and grounds maintenance services following the introduction of a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Renault’s EasyMix Concrete deal sets the standard

Concrete delivery company, EasyMix Concrete, has added two Renault Premium Lander 270.18 4x2 chassis cabs fitted with a midlift axle, giving a 6X2 configuration, and 2 Renault Kerax 380.32 8x4s to its...

Concrete Mixers
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Operator’s give a positive Sprinter V6 verdict

County Durham-based Derek Cheesey has reported that his V6-engined Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319CDI has clocked up an incredible 163,000 miles in its first 12 months and never missed a beat.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Bridgestone announces TPMS rollout

After demonstrating its new TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) in May, Bridgestone Europe has announced that it plans to roll out its commercial vehicle system in Europe during this year.

Tyres & Retreads
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Volvo hybrid breaks records

A team from Volvo Trucks has set no fewer than three unofficial world records with 'Mean Green', a converted Volvo VN featuring the very latest hybrid technology from Volvo Trucks. This is the first...

Tractor Units
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Linfox places order for 100 Volvo trucks

Asian logistics operator Linfox has chosen Volvo Trucks as the supplier for 100 tractor units. The order consists of FM 11, FM 13 and FH trucks, all of which will be built locally at Volvo Trucks'...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Actros converts Bond man to automatic transmissions

Bond's transport manager Ian Addis, a devout manual gearbox man, has had his views challenged after recently trying a Mercedes-Benz Actros with a 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift automated system.

Gearboxes
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Junk-It goes for growth with Euro 5 Fuso Canter

Waste management and clearance specialist Junk-It (Scotland) has taken delivery of a 'clean, green' 3.5-tonne Fuso Canter.

Light Commercial Vehicles