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VW announces new petrol range for Caddy and Caravelle models

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced that its Caddy Life, Caddy panel van and Caravelle are now available to order with a petrol engine.

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Capital conversion of Ford Transit is exempt from congestion charge

There is a boost for operators considering a move to ultra-low emission vehicles, with the news that ULEMCo’s conversion of a Ford Transit to dual fuel has been approved by Transport for London for a...

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Michelin takes ‘quantum leap’ with telematics-based trailer system

Michelin Solutions has launched a telematics-based trailer management system, available to any fleet regardless of current or future tyre policy and which Michelin describes as “a quantum leap” for...

Tyres & Retreads
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Citroen Teletrac speeds recovery of stolen vehicles

Citroen says 94% of Citroen LCVs stolen during 2015 have been recovered within two hours, thanks to its Teletrac Navman telematics platform.

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Reading Buses trials first Optare Metrodecker

Reading Buses is trialling Optare’s first Metrodecker demonstrator vehicle for one month.

Bus & Coach
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Concrete mixer maker builds on Renault Range K

Concrete mixer manufacturer Xact 21 Mixers has selected the Renault Range K chassis for its modular volumetric concrete mixer.

Chassis
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Cartwright apprentices rewarded for outstanding achievement

Four apprentices at body and trailer maker Cartwright are celebrating after winning prizes in its annual awards scheme.

Apprenticeships
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Brewery has the measure of DAF CF rigids

St Austell Brewery has taken delivery of its first DAF trucks, five CF220 FALF 16-tonne rigids, to expand the capacity of its dray fleet.

Rigids
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Operator finds true grit with Volvo FL rigids

Leeds-based operator The Gritting Company has extended its Volvo fleet with two 18-tonne gvw Volvo FL 4x2 rigids.

Rigids
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Telematics stops vehicle thieves in their tracks

Home delivery firm JMHC Logistics was able to stop and recover a hijacked van recently, thanks to the Ctrack telematics system.

Telematics
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Hilton doubles up recovery capability with Mercedes Antos transporter

Accident repair business Hilton Coachworks has taken delivery of a second transporter, a 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Antos capable of carrying up to six cars.

Car Transporters
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Supersonic reindeer power boosts Christmas prize competition

Car rental business Avis is celebrating its Unlock Christmas competition with the news that it has secured a deal to supply its first ever flying vehicle to a certain Mr Claus.

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