The new Mercedes-Benz Actros was the star attraction for some of the North-West’s road transport operators, at a launch event staged by dealer Enza. The event, held at the Oulton Park race circuit in Cheshire, gave guests their first chance to put the striking vehicle through its paces on UK roads. Following refreshments, the 81 [...]
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A combination of nervousness over the Italian economy and a desire to find a merger partner for Iveco has seen plans develop for Fiat Industrial to merge with the company’s US Case New Holland (CNH) division. The merger could mean a listing on the US stock exchange, giving the company a greater access to finance [...]
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South Wales Mercedes-Benz dealer Euro Commercials has demonstrated its confidence in the future by appointing three seasoned sales professionals. Euro’s new Truck Sales Manager Mike Boyes has been joined by Fleet Sales Manager Paul Kirby and Used Truck & Fuso Canter Sales Specialist Dean Stone. Nathan Black, General Sales Manager at Euro Commercials, declared: “We’re [...]
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The new Great Wall Steed pick-up, launched last month through a nationwide network of 44 dealers, shares the limelight with 12 of the world’s strongest men at ‘Giants Live”, being held in Leeds. The Chinese manufacturer is sponsoring the strongman competition to celebrate its arrival in the UK. ‘Giants Live™’ at Leeds is round four [...]
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The organisers of the Commercial Vehicle Show are pleased with their attendance figures for this year’s show, beating the 2011 figure at 16,000. “This is great news for the Show’s future development and for the industry in general,” said RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning. “It is extremely encouraging to know that, despite the uncertainty in [...]
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Mercedes-Benz of Basingstoke is scaling up its operations by opening an official Mercedes-Benz Light Commercial Vehicle Service Centre. The Retailer has received manufacturer approval to become an authorised van repairer and will open the dedicated centre on Monday 11th June in Priestly Road – just around the corner from its existing Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car business [...]
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VW Financial Services are now offering the Caddy from £199 a month (plus VAT and initial rental) – available until 30th June the company is also marketing a Crafter from £309 a month (plus VAT and initial rental), whilst the Transporter starts from £239 a month (plus VAT and initial rental). In addition Volkswagen is [...]
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Maxon, the world’s largest manufacturer of tail lifts is becoming a more familiar name in the UK commercial vehicle industry, although the US giant has its work cut out to take market share in the highly competitive tail lift market. There have been some notable casualties and takeovers in the tail lift industry – not [...]
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We manufacture, supply and fit modular vehicle racking & storage solutions from a basic system right through to a custom design complete with accessories and specialist equipment including flooring & linings, lighting, on-board power, heaters, steps & tow bars, locks & security devices, roof vents, roof racks & pipe tubes as well as corporate livery. [...]
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Mercedes-Benz trucks are introducing a completely redesigned engine series for light and heavy-duty trucks. The medium-duty engines of the OM 93x series, with four and six cylinders and a displacement of either 5.1 or 7.7 litres, span the output range from 115 kW (156 hp) to 260 kW (354 hp). New benchmark in terms of [...]
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