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MAN shows near-production BEV prototype

MAN Truck & Bus presented a near-series electric truck in Nuremberg, Germany and announced plans for hydrogen fuel cell propulsion project.

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Grey vehicle telematics box from Trakm8

With the COVID-19 pandemic encouraging more businesses than ever before to embrace a mixed or grey fleet, vehicle technology specialist Trakm8 has launched a new telematics solution that can easily be...

Telematics
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Aberdeen City Council launches UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell RCV

The UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle was revealed in Aberdeen, in a move which continues to accelerate the city’s thriving hydrogen economy.

Alternative Fuels
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Ryder proposes to exit operations in the UK

Ryder System, Inc., the parent company of Ryder UK, is proposing to abandon its UK operations providing commercial vehicle hire and services, following what it calls a detailed business review.

Finance & Leasing
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Eurotaxis specifies Stertil Koni lift for new workshop

Bristol-based Eurotaxis has returned to Stertil Koni to purchase a four-post lift for use in its new workshop. 

Workshop
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Next tractor hire for NX

Asset Alliance Group has strengthened its six-year relationship with The NX Group, supplying the distribution side of its business, NX Logistics, with 12 new DAF XF 530 tractor units.

Finance & Leasing
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Fruehauf production scheduled to grow

Four months since MV Commercial secured a new future for trailer and rigid manufacturer Fruehauf, production at the 67-acre Grantham site is seeing the benefit of a multi-million-pound investment. The...

Tipping Gear
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HGV operators can now use aerodynamic trailer features and longer cabs

More environmentally-friendly heavy goods vehicles are allowed on Britain’s roads, thanks to new government regulations that came into effect on 14 February.

Road Safety
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Acklea extends plastic traffic management vehicle range with tail-lift version

Traffic management vehicle specialist Acklea has extended its range of recyclable plastic-bodied 7.2t commercial vehicles with a new tail-lift model, which is said to be suitable for use on slower...

Bodywork
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Continental Tyre Group continues UK-wide apprenticeship recruitment drive

Continental Tyres is seeking applicants to join its apprenticeship programme throughout 2022.

Tyres & Retreads
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Five star-rated Mercedes-Benz Econic tipper-grabs tick all the boxes for TLC

Totally Local Company Limited (TLC) had an exacting set of requirements for its latest trucks, and a pair of Mercedes-Benz Econics met or exceeded every one of them, according to Mercedes-Benz.

Rigids
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Fraikin wins ISO standard accreditation in health and safety management

Vehicle services business Fraikin has been awarded two new ISO certifications, showcasing how the business intends to further improve employee protection and move towards a more sustainable future.

Health & Safety Legislation