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New device puts brake on fifth wheel coupling risk

Bristol-based Viqle Solutions has launched a new safety device for fifth wheel coupling, called SafeConnect.

Couplings
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EC finalises carbon emission limit for light commercial vehicles

The European Council has adopted rules that define how the 2020 target for reductions of CO2 emissions from new light commercial vehicles should be reached.

Light Commercial Vehicles
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FTA urges DVLA to focus on fleet operators’ needs

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published the results of its review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which includes several measures to promote greater customer focus by the agency.

Corporate Liability
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Counting the kilos

Light-weighting vans and LCVs is big business, as operators increasingly demand higher payloads from lower gvw rated vehicles. Steve Banner reports on what works and what doesn't

Car Derived Vans
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Cold starts

Operators' demands of refrigerated vehicles are simple: fitness for purpose, maximum uptime, and reduced fuel consumption, emissions and noise. John Challen looks at developments

Refrigeration
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Front line maintenance

Driver management is key for fleet engineers, transport managers and operators. That's because not only are they the face of your businesses, but also the front line for compliance. Andrew Woolfall explains

Irtec
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Information overload

Most professional fleet engineers now understand the value of good telematics. But have you got the right formula, or are you breaking a butterfly on a wheel? Ian Norwell goes data mining

Telematics
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Inside braking systems

Braking systems have undergone considerable development in recent years, but what does it mean for technicians? In the first of a new series of features for CV technicians, Brian Tinham talks to Peter Jones, technical training manager at MAN

Braking Systems
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Glass haulier finds clear benefits with contract hire of Mercedes Actros

Glass haulier Offergeld Logistik UK has added 10 Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545 LS 6x2 44-tonne tractor units to its expanding fleet.

Finance & Leasing
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Iveco in the fast lane with Sky Racing Team sponsorship

Iveco is continuing its association with motorsport by becoming official sponsor of the Sky Racing Team VR46 at Moto3, where the rising stars of motorcycle racing will compete.

Tractor Units
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Ciceley wins Mercedes commercial vehicle dealership award for second time

Blackburn-based Mercedes-Benz dealership Ciceley Commercials has won dealer of the year for the second year in a row.

Dealerships
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Fresh approach to poor air quality needed, says Eminox

Emissions control engineering firm Eminox says its Selective Catalytic Reduction Technology (SCRT) could save UK authorities from the prospect of court appearances or fines.

European Commission