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09/02/2011
Starting this week Monday (7 February 2011), all new types of small delivery vans and passenger cars must be equipped with daytime running lights (DRL), under Directive 2008/89/EC.
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09/02/2011
Volvo Trucks' Dynafleet web-based transport information system has scored a hit in Brazil, helping local police to recover a stolen truck and its cargo, within hours of its theft.
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08/02/2011
A UK event, celebrating technology and engineering looks set to play host to 25,000 attendees at ICC London ExCeL.
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08/02/2011
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Logistics giant Wincanton has purchased 11 new aerodynamic high-cube trailers for its Wavin contract, because of their fuel efficiency and ability to reduce CO2 emissions.
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08/02/2011
Colas has stepped up to Iveco Ecodaily 7-tonner, from its earlier 6.5-tonne Daily LCVs – pointing to the extra payload from the same footprint.
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08/02/2011
Independent automotive test outfit TRaC says it is ready to help electric vehicle charging system manufacturers with design and standardisation.
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08/02/2011
After recently achieving German TüV type approval of its brake systems, VALX has also gained European type '0' approval for complete vehicles fitted with both the 22.5in disc-brake and 420 x 180mm drum brake axles.
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07/02/2011
DAF has further strengthened its position in the European truck market, following 2010 sales figures.
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07/02/2011
Jewson has taken delivery of 37 MAN trucks, as part of its first major contract order from the transport giant.
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07/02/2011
Following its change of spec for 3.5 tonne home delivery vehicles, from refrigerated van conversions to refrigerated box bodies, Abel & Cole has ordered 45 more of the new specification vehicles.
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07/02/2011
Trailer and transport equipment builder Oldbury UK has taken over the role of UK and Ireland importer for Cayvol hydraulic chain- and hook-loaders.
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04/02/2011
Volvo says it recorded a full 63% rise in truck orders during the last quarter of 2010, compared with the same period in 2009, with lorry deliveries up 49%.
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04/02/2011
Bus and coach specialist Optare is reporting orders worth more than £4 million in January, as well as unusually high sales enquiries.
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04/02/2011
Ashwoods Energy, which supplies batteries and battery management systems to electric and hybrid vehicle producers, has won the regional finals of the Shell Springboard awards.
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04/02/2011
ePower Trucks, which saw sales grow 55% last year, with its electric trucks and utility vehicles, has secured £1million funding package from Yorkshire Bank.
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03/02/2011
Bibby Distribution has won a five-year extension to its logistics contract with Honda, which sees the logistics firm retain responsibility for delivery of Honda's motorcycles and power equipment across the UK until 2015.
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03/02/2011
Dovey Premium Products (DPP) has selected Carrier Transicold to supply low-noise refrigeration technology across its new truck fleet.
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02/02/2011
West Bromwich dealer group Guest Trucks has strengthened its Iveco truck network by adding four dealerships trading as Sherwood Truck & Van.
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02/02/2011
Vauxhall has announced that it will be offering an 'eco' model across its van range, with the launch of ecoFLEX commercial vehicles.
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02/02/2011
Trimble is to collaborate with insurance company Zurich on the insurer's new integrated fleet risk management programme, Zurich Fleet Intelligence (ZFI).
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02/02/2011
Eddie Stobart has upgraded its trailer fleet with 225 new Schmitz Cargobull fixed roof curtainsiders.
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01/02/2011
Supply chain cost savings and operational improvements have led door and window manufacturer Premdor UK to extend its contract with TDG for distribution of products throughout the UK.
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01/02/2011
Fuel savings of 20% have been achieved on an experimental 40-tonne truck, helped partly by running on lightweight wheels from xlite, and low rolling resistance tyres from Michelin.
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01/02/2011
Three new Isuzu 7.5tonne rigids have joined the fleet of Hi Way Express, distributing home delivery products on behalf of electrical manufacturers and e-commerce businesses.
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01/02/2011
DAF Trucks, MAN Truck and Bus UK, Mercedes-Benz UK and Hino will all be at the CV Show in April, alongside Iveco, which is appearing under the banner of West Midlands dealership Guest Trucks.
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