John Challen

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Carrier fridges join Virginia International Logistics fleet

Virginia International Logistics has added eight Vector 1950 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units to its fleet to transport perishables from its depot in County Cavan, Republic of Ireland to the...

Refrigeration
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Burnt Tree launches campaign to cut LCV thefts

Vehicle rental firm Burnt Tree is urging van drivers to 'think thief' as it launches a campaign to help cut thefts of, and from, light commercial vehicles.

Security Equipment
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Enter the Econic

More fuel efficient, cost effective and comfortable. That's Mercedes-Benz's verdict on its new Econic, reports John Challen from Frankfurt

Municipal Vehicles
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Getting to grips with diagnostics

To ensure that vehicles are serviced and repaired as quickly and efficiently as possible, workshop managers need to be up to speed on new technologies and systems. John Challen takes a look at some of...

Diagnostic Equipment
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Maintaining stability

Electronics continues to play an ever-increasing part in managing vehicle behaviour, particularly in emergency situations. John Challen reports

Vehicle Stability
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Dealer group signs up to 1link Service Network

Commercial vehicle dealer Guest Truck and Van has adopted the 1link Service Network maintenance e-commerce platform.

Workshop Management Systems
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More and faster choices for Eurocargo trucks

Iveco is reintroducing its DriveAway Options programme on Eurocargo trucks, with a range of bodied 7.5-tonne vehicles available to buy off dealer forecourts around the country.

Tippers
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Fuel efficiency rules for Mercedes van and truck additions

Mark Thompson Transport is now running new tractor units and vans all from Mercedes-Benz, not least in bid to maximise fuel efficiency.

Tractor Units
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County Contractors upgrades with more Renault vans

A total of 16 Renault vans – 14 Renault Trafic vans and two Kangoo vans – has joined the fleet at County Contractors, as part of its fleet refurbishment.

Car Derived Vans
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Van Excellence signs up another partner

Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services has joined the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) Van Excellence scheme.

Car Derived Vans
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Bodyshop upgrades vehicle lifts with Somerstotalkare

An award-winning commercial vehicle bodyshop has upgraded its lifting equipment with a set of S6cf, cable-free mobile column lifts, from Somerstotalkare.

Lifting Equipment
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Weightlifter/PPG tippers out in force at Tip-ex 2013

Tipper manufacturer Weightlifter/PPG is hoping to impress the strength, durability and light weight of its products at the Tip-ex show in Harrogate today (30 May 2013).

Tippers