John Challen

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IRTE announces Euro Bus Expo 2012 presence at the NEC

If you're planning on attending Euro Bus Expo at the beginning of November, make sure you stop at the IRTE stand, where staff will be on hand to talk about irtec, IRTE Skills Challenge 2013 and IRTE...

Continuing Professional Development
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FPS takes delivery of large Vauxhall Combo fleet

Automotive aftermarket parts distribution company FPS has seen its fleet boosted with the arrival of 35 Vauxhall Combos.

Car Derived Vans
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Volvo Bus boss to retire early next year

Steve Dewhurst, managing director of Volvo Bus, has announced that he is to retire at the end of February 2013.

Bus & Coach
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PPG and Weightlifter body boosts safety for Day Group

The Day Group, which includes Day Aggregates and CJB Bagging and runs around 115 trucks, has taken delivery of a Volvo FM11-370 8x4 tipper fitted with a PPG/Weightlifter body.

Tippers
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Simon Gibson Transport enjoys payload advantage with DAF XF105

Almost half a tonne of extra payload is being carried by a DAF XF105 that has just entered service with Yorkshire bulk powder company Simon Gibson Transport.

Tractor Units
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More power from Scania Truck Rental, with V8 tractors

Scania Truck Rental has added a selection of Scania V8-powered tractor units to its nationwide truck hire fleet, with a range of 560, 620 and 730bhp options all now available.

Tractor Units
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Longer truck testing commences at MAN in Germany

MAN has revealed it is participating in longer-truck field trials currently being conducted all over Germany.

Longer Heavier Vehicles
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Century of Transicold fridges for DMC Trailer Rentals

DMC Trailer Rentals has taken delivery of its 100th transport refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold UK.

Trailers
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Vauxhall and The Cold Consortium collaborate on chilled Movano

In partnership with conversion company The Cold Consortium, Vauxhall has produced a refrigerated version of its largest panel van, the Movano.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Robinsons says it’s ready for more Volvo coaches

Blackburn coaches operator Robinsons Holidays has boosted its fleet by adding a Volvo B9R coach with Plaxton Panther bodywork.

Bus & Coach
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40,000 up for Dennison Trailers in Northern Ireland

Trailer designer and manufacturer Dennison has built and sold its 40,000th trailer, the recipient of the new unit being Collease.

Trailers
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London gets concrete evidence of Volvo’s servicing

London Concrete has described service levels at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London as exceptional – and has invested in more models from the Swedish manufacturer.

Concrete Mixers