John Challen

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Roger Dyson takes initiative on commercial vehicle approval

Roger Dyson is among those leading the industry's response to upcoming EU regulations that will require all new trucks to meet uniform build standards.

Road Legal
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Smith Electric announces apprentice program expansion

The company behind the UK's first electric vehicle apprenticeship is expanding its intake this year.

Apprenticeships
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Motor Transport opens awards for entries

Motor Transport has opened its annual awards for entries, and is calling on Britain's best commercial vehicle fleet engineers to get involved.

Apprenticeships
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New dealer for Isuzu Truck in South Wales

Isuzu Truck UK has announced that it is expanding its dealer network this year, following the appointment of seven new dealers during 2011.

Dealerships
Product Launches

Continental adds two new tyre models to its portfolio

Continental is continuing to add to its premium tyres range, adding two new tyres that it says have been engineered specifically for volume-optimised transport operators.

Tyres & Retreads
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New lightweight double-drive bogie launched by DAF

DAF is introducing an air-suspended, single reduction, double-drive bogie, developed for heavy-duty applications requiring additional traction.

Suspensions
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Fuel savings lead Eley Transport to Iveco EcoStralis

Folkestone-based Eley Transport South East is targeting lower fuel consumption after taking delivery of a pair of ultra-efficient Iveco EcoStralis 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.

Heavy Goods Vehicles
Product Launches

Omitec launches diagnostic tool for new MOT tests

One of the new tests introduced for the MoT on 1 January is the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) check in which examiners must visually check that warnings lights for ESP, SRS, ABS and TPMS are not...

Diagnostic Equipment
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100 hybrid Volvo buses heading for Gotenburg

Volvo has now sold 100 hybrid buses in Nordic countries, following an order for 25 hybrid buses by Göteborgs Spårvägar (Gothenburg Tramways), which operates public transport services on behalf of...

Bus & Coach
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Nissan vans set to boost Bridgestone fleet

Nissan has signed a deal with tyre company Bridgestone to supply three Primastar vans for its inspection and tyre replacement services fleet.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Krone trailers boost Maru’s Euro logistics operation

Multi-modal logistics and freight forwarding specialist Maru International has added a further four Krone trailers to its 40–strong trailer fleet.

Trailers
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Mercedes-Benz dealer awards goes to Sparshatts

A "relentless zeal" for customer service has earned Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer Sparshatts of Kent the manufacturer's most coveted award among its franchised network.

Dealerships