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Travellers Choice buys eight more Volvo coaches

Travellers Choice, currently celebrating its 140th year of operation, has renewed its association with Volvo Bus, with the purchase of eight new B9R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork.

Bus & Coach
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FirstGroup launches heritage trust for historic buses

FirstGroup, the UK's largest transport operator, has created a new trust to restore and preserve some of the company's historic vehicles.

Bus & Coach
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irtec gets backing from VOSA and Traffic commissioner

irtec, the independent engineering competency assessment for commercial vehicle technicians, has received backing from two senior industry figures.

Continuing Professional Development
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Hankook unveils Vantra LT light truck tyre

Hankook has extended its commercial vans and transporter tyre line-up with the introduction of the Hankook Vantra LT.

Tyres & Retreads
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TNT Express picks up 10 Iveco Daily LCVs

TNT Express is putting Iveco's new Daily light commercial vehicle to the test on its pick-up and delivery operations, with the arrival of 10 Daily 50C15 chassis cabs into its national fleet.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Renault wins new Lander refuse collection contract

Transwaste Recycling and Aggregates has taken delivery of its first Renault Lander 310.26 6x2 rear steer rigid with Farid TS1 refuse collection body and rear end loader.

Municipal Vehicles
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Electric vans and cars on their way to Hollywood

Plumbing and electrical installation specialist Status Heating has taken delivery of its first Citroën C-Zero all-electric city car, as part of its 2012 order for over 20 Citroën cars and vans.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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LEZ approval comes for Hug Engineering engine filters

Hug Engineering has been approved as a manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle emission control diesel particle filters for compliance with provisions of the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ).

Green Vehicles
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Cranage upgrades heavy haulage fleet with FH16 tractor unit

Cheshire-based heavy haulage specialist Cranage Haulage has upgraded its vehicle fleet with a Volvo FH16-600 double-drive tractor unit.

Longer Heavier Vehicles
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TTC gets more Remy starters and alternators

Aftermarket supplier TTC says it has seen its partnership with Remy Automotive go from strength to strength since launching its starter and alternator programme six months ago.

Electrical Components/Systems
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Clugston announces expansion into fuel logistics market

Clugston Distribution Services is set to enter the fuels distribution market, following a £500,000 investment. The move is being billed as integral to the company's strategic growth plan, and will...

Tankers
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Modern mixes with classics for Adam Jones Group

West Midlands haulier Adam Jones Group knows all about the virtues of Mercedes-Benz: its fleet includes a magnificent vehicles replica of a rare and historic 1930s SSK sports car.

Tractor Units