John Challen

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Volvo to shine at Euro Bus Expo 2010

Volvo will use next week's Euro Bus Expo to launch its 13-litre 9700 coach. The new model rides on Volvo's new chassis, the B13R, which the Swedes claim provides "exceptional driveability and high...

Bus & Coach
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Updated irtec scheme under test

Testing and trials are underway for the updated irtec scheme. Sessions have taken place at service maintenance technician level, with further work planned for the inspection technician grade as we go...

Irtec
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Mercedes-Benz comes to Buckinghamshire’s rescue

Flood threats have led to Buckinghamshire's Fire & Rescue Service buying two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based 4x4 vans

Emergency Service Vehicles
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Roger Dyson unit added to Yalberton Autos fleet

Torbay-based Yalberton Autos has invested in a Roger Dyson slideback recovery unit.

Recovery Vehicles
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Southwark Council wins award for its dual fuel fleet

A fleet of 150 Citroën dual fuel Berlingo and Dispatch vans have helped London's Southwark Council to the title of Public Sector Fleet of the Year at the 2010 GreenFleet awards.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Derek Fox Timber invests in Volvo FM 500

The first Volvo FM 500 6x4 rigid to be sold in the north-west of England has been delivered to Preston-based timber merchants Derek Fox Timber.

Rigids
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Vauxhall gets behind Van Best Practice campaign

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has announced that it is to support the Department of Transport's Van Best Practice programme.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Hall gives thumbs up to Volvo FM480 and Allison combo

Improved productivity and cost reductions are being reported by Hall Brothers, since specifying a "sensational" Volvo FM480 truck with Allison automatic transmission – the first such unit in Europe.

Gearboxes
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TransLinc improves its IT for fleet managers

Fleet management and passenger transport service provider TransLinc has upgraded its communications network infrastructure to a private wide area network (PWAN) in order to deliver secure connections...

Fleet Management Systems
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DAF helps Scottish cities prepare for winter

Much of the UK might be experiencing an Indian summer this week, but Dundee is preparing for the onslaught of winter, with the arrival of three DAF-based gritter-snowploughs.

Emergency Service Vehicles
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Workshop equipment returns to CV Show next April

With the return of the CV Show and Workshop next April, garage equipment is to take centre stage in Hall 4 of the NEC, Birmingham, according to organiser Crystal Communications.

Diagnostic Equipment
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Bristol College apprentices benefit from Ryder truck donation

Contract hire and truck rental specialist Ryder Europe has donated a 7.5-tonne DAF truck to City of Bristol College for its 2010 trainee apprenticeship programme.

Apprenticeships