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PCL switches from Scania to Renaults

Chilled storage and distribution specialist PCL Transport has taken delivery of 70 Renault Premium 460.25, 6x2 and 4x2 tractor units, each fitted with the Optidriver gearbox.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Future van tyres hint at fuel saving potential

Hankook has taken the wraps off a tyre that promises numerous efficiency benefits to operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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Yuill & Dodds weighs in with new Mercedes-Benz Actros

Two Actros tractor units from Mercedes-Benz have provided improved productivity for Scottish haulier Yuill & Dodds.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Electric van concept launched by Opel/Vauxhall

Following in the footsteps of Iveco and Mercedes-Benz, Opel has unveiled an electric version of its Vivaro van, which, according to the company, has a very good chance of making it into production.

Electric Vehicles
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DAF bounces back, launches hybrid 12-tonne LF

After what Harrie Schippers, president of DAF called "One of the most challenging years in the transport industry and the truck market" the truck manufacturer is rebounding and predicting stability...

Heavy Goods Vehicles
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Michelin’s all round fuel saving

Following the launch of its new trailer tyre, Michelin says it can now offer a complete set of tyres that offer more than just fuel savings to truck operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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Best truck in the world: Mercedes-Benz Atego

The Mercedes-Benz Atego has emerged victorious at the International Truck of the Year Awards, held in Hannover at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show.

Rigids
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Retention system introduced by Montracon

Montracon has announced the availability of a load retention strap and ratchet system that promises to improve loading safety, load security and vehicle turnaround times.

Load Restraints
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Voith to sponsor bus award at Euro Bus Expo

Specialist bus transmission builder Voith Turbo has completed negotiations to sponsor the Large Bus Operator Excellence Award that culminates in a prestigious gala presentation evening at the National...

Gearboxes
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S&B announces apprentice results

Bedminster based S&B Automotive Academy has announced record annual achievement levels for its apprenticeships, putting the specialist commercial vehicle training provider top of the UK rankings for...

Apprenticeships
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Fuel efficiency guide launched by IRTE

The latest guide from the IRTE, entitled 'Improving fuel efficiency', has been launched.

Alternative Fuels
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OFT investigates alleged price-fixing by truck manufacturers

Mercedes-Benz's offices in Tongwell, Milton Keynes, have been visited by investigators from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), following allegations of price-fixing in the truck market.

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