John Challen

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Auto Electrical recognised for Van Excellence scheme

Auto Electrical Services (AES) is the latest small operator to be recognised by the FTA-backed Van Excellence scheme.

Car Derived Vans
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Nordic Recycling selects RVS for RCV fleet purchase

Waste management company Nordic Recycling has replaced its current waste collection hire fleet with vehicles from vehicle re-manufacturing company Refuse Vehicle Solutions.

Municipal Vehicles
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Hilux popularity takes off at London City

London City Airport has taken delivery of three Toyota Hilux Double Cabs to serve as airside support vehicles, replacing three existing Hilux models.

Off Roaders
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Report reinforces perceived value of cold weather tyres

After a winter that saw very low temperatures for most of the country, ATS Euromaster's annual winter weather study shows that the value of fitting cold weather tyres is hitting home.

Tyres & Retreads
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Telent reports £216,000 fuel savings with TomTom

Improved driver behaviour and fuel initiatives among its mobile workforce have resulted in technology services firm Telent notching up an annual fleet fuel saving of £216,000.

Telematics
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520 Ford Transit vans heading for British Gas

Ford Transit has been chosen by British Gas for its central heating engineers, who deemed the van the best vehicle for the job.

Panel Vans
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Multi-million pound Enviro 300 bus order from First Glasgow

First Glasgow is investing £14.3 million in 89 single-decker buses currently being manufactured by Falkirk-based Alexander Dennis.

Bus & Coach
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Fleet tyre inspection tool launched by ATS Euromaster

ATS Euromaster is introducing an updated electronic tyre inspection tool for its van and truck fleet customers.

Tyres & Retreads
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Volvo FL and FE optimised for city operations

The new Volvo FL and FE trucks are now even easier to drive in city conditions, according to Volvo, thanks to the adoption of a new engines and driver environment improvements.

Rigids
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Volvo plug-in hybrid buses start trials on Swedish streets

Volvo Bus has revealed that its new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month (May 2013).

Bus & Coach
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More Volvo buses for Travellers Choice fleet

Travellers Choice has upgraded its fleet with the purchase of six new coaches with Jonckheere bodywork.

Bus & Coach
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Thompsons-bodied Arocs to star at TIP-ex

The UK's first Mercedes-Benz Arocs, fitted with an all-steel Loadmaster Lite body by Thompsons, will be one of the highlights at TIP-ex, which takes place at the end of May.

Tippers