John Challen

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Appointment of non-executive director at Stagecoach

Stagecoach Group has announced the appointment of Gregor Alexander as a non-executive director of the company.

People
News

Puncture-prone fleet goes for ATS Euromaster tyre deal

The country's largest independent traffic management company, which says it operates in one of the most demanding environments for road-based vehicles, has appointed ATS Euromaster to help look after...

Tyres & Retreads
News

Dunlop gets into the groove with New Actros

Dunlop Motorsport has purchased 15 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, as fleet replacements.

Tractor Units
Features

People update March 2013

Volvo Bus has appointed Nick Page as managing director for the UK and Ireland, succeeding Steve Dewhurst, who retired at the end of February. Page has been with the Volvo Group for 17 years, having...

People
News

Isuzu Truck UK is sold to the Japanese vehicle giant

Isuzu Truck (UK) has signed a deal with Isuzu Motors Japan, which will acquire the total shareholding in the British operation.

Dealerships
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Faster fuel savings promised by upgraded Volvo I-See technology

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new version of its I-See fuel-saving system, which takes intelligent gear selection to another level on the new Volvo FH, which takes pride of place on Volvo's stand at...

Engine/Transmission Management
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Van drivers like clean vehicles and Radio 2, says Nissan survey

Van drivers drive better when their vans are clean, their favourite radio station is Radio 2 and a packed lunch is their food of choice, according to the 2013 Nissan Van Report.

Electric Vehicles
News

Amber selects Renault Masters for van fleet replacement

Double glazing and home improvement firm Amber Windows, which is replacing its entire panel van fleet with new Renault Masters, has taken delivery of its first tranche of vehicles – all Renault Master...

Panel Vans
News

International truck of the year prepares for CV Show

A trio of International Truck Of The Year-winning Stralis tractor units will take pride of place on Iveco's stand at the upcoming CV Show.

Tractor Units
News

Waltet chooses first 8x4 Mercedes-Benz Actros

Southampton-based operator Waltet has bought its first Mercedes-Benz truck, and its first automatic, with the arrival of a 32-tonne Actros 3236K, supplied by Pentagon Commercials.

Tippers
News

Dual-role Volvo FM trucks are Carlsberg innovation

Following 12 month's worth of trials, Carlsberg UK has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM artic units each capable of performing dual functions.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
News

World Courier places first order for Euro 6 Volvo truck

The UK's first Euro 6-compliant Volvo tractor unit will be operated by World Courier, after the company placed an order with the Swedish truck manufacturer.

Heavy Goods Vehicles