John Challen

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Renault announces commercial vehicle line-up for CV Show

Star of the CV Show on the Renault stand in Birmingham next month (April 12—14) will be the fully-electric Kangoo Van ZE, one of seven UK debuts for the commercial vehicle OEM.

Light Commercial Vehicles
Product Launches

Euro 6-friendly piston launched for truck engines

A steel piston that reduces temperatures in the combustion bowl, thanks to a modified shape and interior cooling chamber, has been launched by German KS Kolbenschmidt.

Engines & Engine Parts
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R&S Recovery takes first Landoll truck from Roger Dyson

Ease of operation, simple, rugged design and the 44,000kg carrying capacity were the key attributes that persuaded R&S Recovery to invest in its first Landoll travelling axle trailer from Roger Dyson...

Recovery Vehicles
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Top end Volvo truck and drawbar does it for Richard Cole

Power and payload were the two major priorities for haulier Richard Cole, when the firm specified its latest Volvo drawbar combination.

Trailers
News

Actros truck impresses Westfield Transport fleet

After an absence of many years, Mercedes-Benz is back on the fleet of one of Cornwall's leading haulage contractors – and is proving very popular with drivers.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
News

Durham firm provides commercial vehicle driver training

A firm has been set up to try and help North East truckers with the ever-changing legal aspects of the transport industry, while also boosting their job satisfaction.

Driver / People Management
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Axtec wins VOSA weighbridge contract for four more years

Axtec has extended its relationship with VOSA after securing a two- to four-year contract to maintain and certify the agency's network of 55 roadside enforcement weighbridges, throughout the UK.

Weighing Equipment
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Charles Jackson opts for PPG blower and tipper trailers

Agricultural processing specialist Charles Jackson & Co has chosen PPG for two trailers, citing low unladen weight, high capacity and durability as key reasons.

Tippers
Product Launches

Vauxhall promises eco-badged vans throughout the range

Vauxhall has announced that it will be offering an 'eco' model across its van range, with the launch of ecoFLEX commercial vehicles.

Light Commercial Vehicles
News

Rotala places £3.6 million order with Optare

An order for 20 buses valued at £3.6 million has been placed with Optare by Rotala, the fast-growing, Midlands-based independent bus group.

Bus & Coach
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End of the line for petrol Transit, says Ford

Ford has announced that it is ceasing production of the petrol-powered Ford Transit van on 27 May 2011.

Alternative Fuels
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2010 best in company’s history, says Clean Air Power

Clean Air Power, the developer of dual-fuel combustion technology that enables heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on diesel and natural gas, reports that the past 12 months were the most successful...

Alternative Fuels