John Challen

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Rental company adds Sprinter to the list of vehicles for hire

A Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis cab has joined the fleet at Hilton Rental. Arriving via S & B Commercial's Stansted dealership, the 313CDI Long vehicle has been fitted with a Luton body with...

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Fegan’s move to Continental pays dividends

After experimenting with cheaper tyres – and getting a less than satisfactory return on its investment – Fegan Transport has moved back to premium tyres from Continental. As a result, tyre performance...

Tyres & Retreads
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Helphire gets LCV assistance from Fiat Ducato-based transporters

Accident assistance company Helphire Group has just taken delivery of the first of 50 new Euro 5 Fiat Ducato-based transporters as part of its fleet replacement programme.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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No hestiation for Vibixa with Volvo investment

When the time came to replace one of their older vehicles in order to meet the requirements of London's Low Emission Zone (LEZ), Weetabix-owned packaging company Vibixa "had no hesitation whatsoever"...

Trailers
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MS Society takes latest Stanford Renault conversion

Stanford Coachworks has delivered a new converted Renault Master to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Bromley.

Bus & Coach
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Transdek presented with second Queen’s Award

Loading equipment manufacturer Transdek has been presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

Lifting Equipment
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ATS Euromaster strengthens ties with the wheel market

ATS Euromaster has signed a two-year deal with independent wheel distributor Motor Wheel Service (MWS) aimed at more than doubling its share of the UK CV wheel market by the end of 2013.

Tyres & Retreads
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Keltruck’s school visit inspires next generation of transport engineers

Independent Scania dealer Keltruck visited the Kenilworth School and Sports College recently to discuss the multiple career paths that are available from the Scania Apprenticeship Scheme.

Apprenticeships
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IJ McGill chooses fleet of DAF LF55 rigids for Manchester depot

Bristol distribution company IJ McGill Transport has taken delivery of eight DAF LF55s for its new 20,000ft2 depot in Manchester.

Rigids
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Bespoke outside broadcast truck relies on MAN TGS chassis

Specialist engineering and coachbuilding firm Spectra has chosen a MAN TGS 26.440 6x2 rigid chassis on which to build its latest multi-million pound outside broadcast unit.

Rigids
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TomTom tools improve productivity for Clarkson Evans

Electrical contractor Clarkson Evans has invested in TomTom fleet management to boost productivity and improve management of its mobile workforce.

Telematics
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Volvo dealer buys in Nissan vans to advertise sales

In a bid to improve brand awareness and increase non-Volvo parts sales, South Wales and West Country Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales & West, has acquired a fleet of five Roadcrew-liveried Nissan...

Dealerships