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£5m ultra low emissions vehicle funding open for bids

Public sector organisations are being urged to bid for funding from a £5 million scheme to support the introduction of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

Electric Vehicles
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Telematics benefits to accelerate, according to research

Commercial vehicle operators and telematics providers will work closely together in the future to deliver bespoke functionality suited to each application, giving added value benefits far beyond fuel efficiency.

Telematics
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Glazing business sees the benefit of Euro 6 Mercedes trucks

Glazing business Glass Systems Group has marked 25 years of Mercedes-Benz truck operation by commissioning its first Euro 6 vehicles.

Rigids
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Last stop for £25m minibus fund applications

Transport operators are being urged to apply now for a share of a £25 million minibus fund, with the application deadline of 15 January fast approaching.

Bus & Coach
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Steer fleets to ‘substantial’ fuel savings, says Chevin

Fleet managers should take a proactive approach to sourcing fuel if they want to deliver "substantial" savings.

Fuel Pricing
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Bulk haulier buys into Euro 6 Renault Range T

Bulk haulage contractor JW Morrison has taken delivery of two 44-tonne Renault Range T vehicles as part of a replacement programme for its 23-strong fleet.

Tractor Units
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Owens Road Services cuts costs and premiums with Verilocation

Warehousing and distribution firm Owens Road Services has upgraded its Verilocation system to include 3G video streaming, after experiencing "significant" fleet efficiency benefits with the tracking and telematics technology.

Telematics
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Independent garages join forces with launch of new cooperative

More than 120 garages have joined forces to launch the Independent Garage Cooperative (IGC), a new network promising high quality service to fleet and retail customers, as well as delivering for the garage owners who are all shareholders of the scheme.

Repair & Maintenance
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Citroen announces offers on van range to kick off the new year

Citroen has announced a range of contract hire and finance lease offers for its light commercial vehicles.

Finance & Leasing
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Maiden’s of Telford bowled over with Iveco Stralis Hi-Way

Haulage and storage company AJ Maiden & Son has taken delivery of three Stralis Hi-Way tractor units, its first Iveco trucks for 15 years.

Tractor Units
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Bumper year for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in 2014

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced that its 2014 sales were the best ever, at 44,297 vehicles – up by 8.4% on the previous year.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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Entries open for 2015 IRTE Skills Challenge

Entries are now open for the IRTE Skills Challenge 2015, in which bus and coach operators put forward teams of three technicians in a bid to find the best in the business.

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