John Challen

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Significant order increase for Vauxhall Corsavan this year

Vauxhall says that it has seen sales of its Corsavan increase by nearly a quarter since the start of the year, compared to the same period in 2012.

Car Derived Vans
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Hymas chooses Volvo, Wilcox and Hyva tipper

Alfred Hymas' latest generation Volvo FH13 tipper is now entering service on the company's high-mileage bulk tipping operations, with both tractor and trailer specified with Hyva tipping equipment.

Tippers
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DME-fuelled Volvo trucks heading to North America

Within two years, trucks running on DME (dimethyl ether) will be introduced to North America in a Volvo VNL, powered by a D13 engine, according Volvo Truck, which has been leading development of the...

Alternative Fuels
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Kellaway claims safe and efficient fleet with MiX Telematics

Bristol-based independent builders' merchant Kellaway Building Supplies has bought a bespoke MiX Telematics' fleet manager solution to support its duty of care obligations and develop the performance...

Telematics
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Updated FTA Drivers’ Handbook now available

FTA (The Freight Transport Association) has published a new version of its Drivers' Handbook.

Driver CPC
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GT Radial grows its medium truck tyre range

GT Radial is building up its GAR820 regional all-position pattern tyre, aimed at medium sized trucks.

Tyres & Retreads
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Mobile technician training bus is big hit for First Group

A bus used by First as a mobile training facility for its vehicle technicians has now finished its third tour of duty, with the vehicle having spent more than two years moving around the country.

Continuing Professional Development
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Latest IRTE Skills Challenge a roaring success

Competition was fierce at the IRTE Skills Challenge, staged at the S&B Automotive Academy in Bristol last week (29—31 May 2013).

Apprenticeships
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Tachograph data management comes from TomTom

TomTom Business Solutions has unveiled Webfleet Tachograph Manager, system that, according to the company, "allows businesses to manage driving-time compliance efficiently".

Fleet Management Systems
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Norman Baker gives biomethane vehicles a boost

Speaking at the a biomethane and gas vehicle conference, sustainable transport minister Norman Baker has promoted the advantages of alternative fuels in vehicles.

Alternative Fuels
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New Solomons refrigerated box van on way to Ginsters

Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Solutions has teamed up with bodybuilder Solomons to develop a prototype refrigerated box van for Ginsters.

Refrigeration
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Norbert Dentressangle buys into safe docking system

A six-figure sum has been pledged by Norbert Dentressangle for a new system to reduce damage to its refrigerated vehicle fleet (and the dock), decrease downtime, improve safety and product integrity...

Brakes & Braking Systems