“A truck that will carry us far into the future.” That is how Claes Nilsson, President of Volvo Trucks, summarises the new versions of the Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 that will be released shortly. On Wednesday September 5th Volvo Trucks will launch new versions of the Volvo FH and the Volvo FH16. Never before [...]
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Ayr-based Mercedes-Benz dealer Caledonian Truck & Van has won planning permission to double the size of its workshop. South Ayrshire Council’s approval rounds off a memorable nine months for the dealership, which changed hands last October. Since then vehicle sales have surged and demand for its after sales services has also shot up. The company [...]
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A couple of years on from launch, Renault has announced a series of improvements for its Master van range, including enhanced fuel economy, lower emissions and improved equipment. The launch of New Master in 2010 saw the introduction of an engine (M9T) developed especially for Renault’s largest van. This 2.3 dCi powerplant, comes in a [...]
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Iveco has announced partnerships with Ingimex and Alloy Bodies, its chosen bodybuilders for the new DriveAway Options programme. This sees a range of bodied 3.5 tonne New Daily chassis cabs and chassis crew cab models available to buy from its nationwide dealer network. The first vehicles are already on forecourts, with the initiative designed to [...]
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Renault Trucks has launched a new special edition used vehicle, the Premium Selection, through Truckplus, its used vehicle network. Chosen from the best Premium 6×2 and 4×2 tractor units, each Premium Selection vehicle is prepared to Renault Truckplus’ standards and comes with a 12 months manufacturer’s driveline warranty. All Premium Selection vehicles are 48 months [...]
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SsangYong Motor UK has announced it will introduce the new Korando Sports utility pick-up this autumn. The pick up was first presented as the SUT-1 (sport utility) concept at international motor shows in 2011, and in production ready form at this year’s Geneva Motor show. This new Korando Sports doublecab comes with 4 wheel drive [...]
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As part of its ongoing expansion plans, newly independent Renault trucks dealer RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has strengthened the team.RHCV has brought in experienced transport professional Simon Bailey who has been appointed as its first Sales Executive. In this role Simon will support both new and existing clients across RHCV’s expanding client base – covering [...]
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Launched earlier this year, Fiat Professional’s special series Ducato Tecnico based on the Ducato 35 130 L3H2 has been popular and well received by customers. Following this positive reception, Fiat Professional is now extending the availability of the Tecnico to other versions and models in the range. A new Ducato Tecnico version based on the [...]
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Citroën’s Scott Michael has been promoted to the position of Head of Commercial Vehicles & Business Centre Programme. Scott takes up his new role, which will be based at Citroën UK’s new Coventry head office,after 18 months as Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager. Scott (32) is a Business Studies and Spanish graduate of Hull University and [...]
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The RMI’s National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised commercial vehicle retailers across the UK, cautiously welcomes the modernisation of the DVLA which they believe is well over due. Sue Robinson, NFDA Director commented “Currently dealers carry out a number of activities at DVLA offices such as cherished number transfers and tax class changes. [...]
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