Hundreds of commercial vehicle bodybuilder businesses are under threat if they do not adequately prepare for new European Whole Vehicle Type Approval rules that come into force this year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), small and medium-sized businesses could shut down overnight if they do not act now to meet [...]
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The DAF LF – in its North American specification, as the Peterbilt Model 210 – has just been named by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) as the ‘2012 Commercial Truck of the Year’ in the medium duty category. Powered by the PACCAR PX-6 engine, it earned the award based on its innovative cab comfort, visibility, [...]
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With the arrival of Renault Kangoo Van Z.E., the first model in Renault’s four-strong electric vehicle line-up, the French marque has confirmed the first wave of UK dealers for its electric vehicles (EV). Twenty one electric vehicle sites, branded Z.E. Expert, are now live and ready to offer the full range of sales and [...]
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The end of the year sees a host of awards from magazines. In most years most van manufacturers will win at least one or two awards – keeping the advertising sales departments of the relevant magazines happy as the winners shout about their successes from the rooftops. What Van Magazine and Fleet Van magazine have [...]
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A pair of classic Mercedes-Benz trucks were the first vehicles to venture onto a long-awaited, £35.5 million bypass at Sittingbourne in Kent, which finally opens to the public at the end of December. Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Sparshatts of Kent has been in the forefront of a campaign launched more than 30 years ago to [...]
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MAN Truck & Bus is taking over their Indian joint venture MAN FORCE TRUCKS Pvt. Ltd. The takeover is subject to the receipt of the necessary approvals, but MAN believes that the deal should be done and dusted by this month. The joint venture was founded in 2006 and produces heavy MAN CLA trucks for [...]
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The FIA has verified Boije Ovebrink’s world record run with his ‘Mean Green’ hybrid truck. Boije Ovebrink commented. “No record feels entirely real until you get the diploma in your hand. The world record is the result of excellent teamwork between me and Volvo’s engineers. We’re all true enthusiasts.” It was on June 28th this [...]
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MC Truck and Bus Witham has opened their combined tacho and brake roller testing facilities. The move sees them taking another step nearer becoming a one-stop-shop for local commercial vehicle operators. The facility covers all aspects of tacho maintenance including digital, analogue, repairs, reseals, installations and re checks. The service will offer significant time and [...]
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The big headline of the Autumn statement was the postponing of the 3 pence per litre rise in fuel, but there were some other initiatives worth looking at from a dealer’s point of view. The National Loan Guarantee Scheme will hopefully mean that small businesses can ge the financial backing it needs. The scheme needs [...]
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Wayside Van Centre in Milton Keynes has pledged to raise thousands of pounds before Christmas for the region’s air ambulance service by donating £10 for every test drive taken from now until the end of the year, with all proceeds going to the Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance. More affectionately referred to as ‘BOB’, the [...]
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