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First employee’s maintenance invention saves thousands

First Aberdeen engineer Denis Noble has saved the bus operator thousands of pounds, having invented equipment that helps maintain the company's 32 bendy buses.

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Diesel hybrid points the way for Norbert Dentressangle

Norbert Dentressangle and Mitsubishi Electric Europe have jointly invested in clean vehicle technology, with the introduction of a diesel-electric hybrid to this dedicated distribution fleet.

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CV Show 2013 sees surge of exhibitor applications

With nearly three months until the Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2013 opens at Birmingham's NEC (9-11 April 2013), the organisers are reporting a strong flow of exhibitor applications covering...

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Frigospeed sees 50 per cent mileage increase on Continental tyres

Refrigerated road transport operator Frigospeed says it has increased mileage by 55% since switching to Continental tyres.

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Volvo demonstrates wireless technology as SARTRE concludes

Using wireless technology to command platoons of trucks is now feasible, says Volvo, which proved its technology at the conclusion of the Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTRE) project.

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Iveco gas vans are natural choice for TNT Express

Iveco and TNT Express have signed a contract for the delivery of 115 Daily natural powered vehicles by 2013 for TNT's Italian operations.

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Long life planned for latest Schmitz Denby semi-trailers

Denby Transport says it's confident that its latest four Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner semi-trailers will still be in operation in 15 years' time.

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Volvo truck drivers get improved loading controls

Volvo Trucks has developed Work Remote – a wireless remote control device that, according to the Swedes, streamlines truck loading and unloading.

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Biogas boost for Bradford Council’s low-carbon trial

A temporary vehicle refuelling station and bulk CNG (compressed natural gas) gas store has been leased by the Bradford Metropolitan District Council from biogas equipment supplier Chesterfield BioGas....

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All change at the top at Renault Trucks

Renault Trucks has announced the departure of Heinz-Jürgen Löw, formerly head of the company at the end of November.

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Rhys Davies Freight Logistics celebrates 60th anniversary

Rhys Davies Freight Logistics (RDFL), which has grown from a family business to an international haulier, is celebrating 60 years in transport.

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Mercedes-Benz vehicle revamp moves into construction sector

Mercedes-Benz continues to revamp its range of trucks, with the latest variant being a new entry into the construction sector, dubbed Arocs.

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