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People update April 2013

Transport industry pioneer Will Whitehorn is now chairman of the new Transport Systems Catapult – the Technology Strategy Board's technology and innovation centre focusing on innovation across...

People
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Mercedes-Benz Atego has seven Euro 6 engine options

Mercedes-Benz's new Atego truck, which caters for the 6.5 to 16-tonne gvw short-radius distribution sector, has now been launched with a new drive system.

Rigids
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New Actros gets the drivers’ vote at Wessex Water

Following a truck evaluation exercise that included drivers from Wessex Water's sludge operations team, the company has chosen to buy its first Mercedes-Benz tractor units.

Tankers
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SsangYong enters LCV market with Korando van

SsangYong has added a 4x4 light commercial vehicle to its Korando range – the Korando CSX.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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New tyre transportation solution from Cartwright

Following a request from tyre supplier County Tyres, Cartwright has designed a bespoke commercial vehicle that has been specially tailored for the industry.

Trailers
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MiX Telematics sponsors TfL's Clean Air for London campaign

In a move designed to draw attention to the problems caused by excessive idling and poor fuel management in the commercial vehicle sector, MiX Telematics is sponsoring TfL's Clean Air for London...

Telematics
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Ryder invests £25 million on upgraded truck rental fleet

Ryder is investing £24.6 million in a further upgrade and expansion of its commercial vehicle rental fleet, following the company's acquisition of Hill Hire in June 2011.

Rigids
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Mercedes-Benz dealer Orwell Truck & Van lands winning double

East Anglia's Orwell Truck & Van was a double winner at Mercedes-Benz UK's annual awards event for its commercial vehicle franchisees, carrying off two top prizes – including the coveted title of...

Dealerships
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First national ATF forum hailed as a success

Operators of ATFs (Authorised Testing Facilities) recently participated in the first national forum aimed at providing an platform for the community to network and exchange views with VOSA about their...

VOSA Testing
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Euroway strikes multiple truck deal with Mini Clipper

Commercial vehicle supplier Euroway has recently delivered new MAN 18-tonne curtainsided rigid trucks to warehousing and logistics haulier Mini Clipper.

Rigids
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Axtec confirms return to burgeoning CV Show 2012

Axtec, the British vehicle overloading prevention technology firm, says it will once again be joining the transport industry at the CV Show 2012, and showing its commercial vehicle axle weighing...

Weighing Equipment
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McGregor Logistics ups efficiency with Stertil Koni

South Yorkshire haulage company McGregor Logistics is reporting greatly improved efficiency, thanks to Stertil Koni's innovative vehicle lifting system, the Earthlift.

Lighting