John Challen

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Bell Truck and Van invests in wheel alignment kit

Bell Truck and Van has bought four Haweka Axis200-2 wheel aligners, turn plates and car kits for its Billingham, Gateshead, Longbenton and Spennymoor workshops.

Wheel Alignment
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Combo panel van range unveiled by Vauxhall

Vauxhall's all-new Combo panel van is set to become a firm favourite of owner-drivers and large fleets alike, with its combination of technology and class-leading features, according to the...

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Scottish haulier retains Dennison trailers

John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing, has taken delivery of 52 Dennison sliding skeletal trailers to replace existing Dennisons – so maintaining the company's skeletal fleet at 160.

Trailers
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Fiorino van claims world title at fuel economy test

A new Fiat Fiorino Cargo van more than proved its miserly fuel claims, winning the overall best mpg title in the ALD Automotive Shell FuelSave mpg Marathon.

Fuel Pricing
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Safe use of lorry loaders DVD published

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) have produced a DVD covering lorry loaders, with a strong emphasis on operating skills...

Cranes
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Indian commercial vehicles tech centre opened by PACCAR

PACCARs technical centre has opened in Pune, India, with the truck maker being helped by its technology solutions partner KPIT.

Engine/Transmission Management
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DHL Express fleet wins FTA’s van excellence

DHL Express is the first logistics company in the UK to receive accreditation under the Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence scheme.

Driver / People Management
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Gregory goes for 30 Mercedes-Benz Actros

Gregory Distribution Group has ordered 30 premium specification Actros tractor units, in a deal that represents a breakthrough for Mercedes-Benz.

Tractor Units
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New Conti360 partner announced for European tyres coverage

Lodge Tyres has joined Continental's pan-European Conti360° network, operating from a dozen sites across the central area.

Tyres & Retreads
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DHL chooses Cartwright trailers for Land Rover deliveries

Cartwright customer DHL Automotive has ordered 65 curtainsider trailers for its parts distribution contract for Land Rover and its new Evoque vehicle.

Trailers
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Cummins reveals deal with Chinese CV manufacturer

Cummins Turbo Technologies has announced that its latest range of small turbochargers will be fitted to 2.8 to 3.8-litre diesel engine vehicles made by Foton from the end of September.

Engine/Transmission Management
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Allison Transmission opens the doors to its Hungarian facility

Allison Transmission has exceeded expectations with its multimillion dollar Allison customer experience centre (ACE) and demonstration and drive track in Szentgotthárd, Hungary.

Gearboxes