John Challen

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TomTom cuts fuel costs for coach and bus operator

South West Coaches has identified TomTom Business Solutions' tracking and Remote LINK Working Time system as the technology to help it better manage its vehicles and boost green credentials.

Telematics
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Vauxhall van range sees serious growth

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has widened its New Combo offering to include vans powered by a fuel-efficient 1.4 petrol engine.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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More names achieve Van Excellence accreditation

Civil engineering businesses Morrison Utilities and Amey have successfully achieved accreditation under the FTA's Van Excellence scheme.

Road Safety
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Edbro improves UK tipping R&D and test centre

Tipping hydraulics manufacturer Edbro has announced a major investment in its test and development centre in Bolton.

Tipping Gear
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Finance options made available by Brigade

Brigade Electronics has launched a finance lease rental scheme for medium to large fleets, in response to the growing number of fleet operators struggling with rising costs and banks reluctant to...

Security Equipment
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Type Approval for CBF’s lateral protection system

Commercial Body Fittings' ASGK990 series lateral protection system now meets the requirements of Regulation 73 (European directive with regards to lateral protection devices).

Road Safety
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Call for niche commercial vehicle R&D projects

Cenex, the Technology Strategy Board and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) have formally opened a joint call for collaborative R&D projects under the Niche Vehicle R&D Programme.

Emissions Control
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Citroën broadens commercial vehicle repair scheme

Citroën's recently launched Fixed Price Repairs scheme has been expanded to include replacement clutches.

Repair & Maintenance
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BPW and idem share trailer electronics and telematics

BPW Bergische Achsen Kommanditgesellschaft is expanding its expertise in vehicle electronics by joining forces with idem GmbH.

Telematics
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Carmarthen Laundry comes clean with eco-friendly Bevan21

The board at Hywel Dda Health Board's Carmarthen Laundry Service has finally replaced its two 13-year old Bevan-bodied Mercedes-Benz trucks.

Bodywork
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TTC launches lighting range of LCVs and HGVs

TTC has announced the launch of its TTC Lighting range, dubbed 'the quality alternative', for both LCV and HCV vehicle applications.

Lighting
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Mercedes-Benz Actros offers RT Keedwell fuel for thought

Mercedes-Benz dealer City West Commercials has landed what it sees as a breakthrough order for Actros tractor units from RT Keedwell.

Tractor Units