Isuzu UK has announced prices and specifications for the all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up. On sale from June 2012, the new Isuzu D-Max will be available with four specification levels and, for the first time for Isuzu in the UK, with an extended cab body configuration – featuring rear-opening side-access panels – joining the single and [...]
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Tom Yelland, a Master Technician and former apprentice of Wessex DAF Trucks, a dealership based at Heathfield, Newton Abbot, has recently represented the UK in DAF’s very first ‘European Technician of the Year’ competition. During the three year apprenticeship programme Tom, age 28, achieved runner up twice and winner once in the annual DAF ‘Apprentice [...]
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In the high cube F1 van segment (up to 2,500kg gvw), the Citroen Berlingo has beaten its rivals to gain top spot for the first two months of 2012. During January and February, Citroën sold 1,345 Berlingos to take the leading position – a 24.1% share – of this very competitive sector. Scott Michael, Citroën’s [...]
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East Midlands Renault Trucks dealer RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has been acquired for an undisclosed sum. The dealer was acquired from international logistics firm Kuehne + Nagel who purchased The RH Group, RHCV’s parent company, in April last year. The new owners are Nigel, Peter and Neville Baxter alongside current general manager, Paul Pearson, who [...]
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Ciceley Commercials enjoyed a great night at Mercedes-Benz UK’s annual awards event by carrying off two top prizes. In the face of competition from 20 other dealers nationwide, Ciceley’s Mike Lewis lifted the trophy for Dealer Principal Best Practice Practitioner of the Year. And Marketing Manager Lorraine Allcroft capped a fantastic first year with the [...]
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The news that corporation tax for the largest companies will fall immediately to 24% and to 22% by 2014 will be welcomed by larger dealer groups. However,smaller dealers will be disappointed that there was no further reduction in the rate for smaller businesses. Any help in this area is welcomed and means that smaller business [...]
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In what may ultimately prove to be a major shake up of the online vehicle advertising sales market, Manheim – owner of the US Autotrader.com site has bought the UK’s number two classified advertising site Motors.co.uk from DMGT (The Daily Mail and General Trust plc). Manheim Chief Executive John Bailey said: “We have been watching [...]
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Scania has decided to boost its parts distribution capacity. The central warehouse in Europe will be extended and an entirely new parts warehouse will be constructed in South America. A total of SEK 400 million will be invested in these facilities, which will go into service during the first quarter of 2013. “This investment is [...]
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Scania Truck Rental, the wholly-owned commercial vehicle rental operation of Scania (GB) Limited, has extended its portfolio with the addition of 32-tonne gross vehicle weight tipper/grabs to its nationwide fleet.The new vehicles are all day-cab Scania P 400 CB8x4MHZ models featuring Scania’s DC13-05 engine, which delivers 400 horsepower and 2,100Nm torque. The transmission fitted [...]
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Fiat Professional is exhibiting a comprehensive display of its award-winning range of commercial vehicles at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham’s NEC (24 -26 April, 2012). A total of eight vehicles will be on the Fiat Professional stand, (1G20), with a further display area outside in front of the main entrance to the [...]
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