In their latest reported figures, MAN appear to be suffering from a slowdown in Europe, as earnings were below what the market was expecting from the third quarter of this year. Despite this, incoming orders at MAN Truck & Bus in the period from January to September were particularly strong, up by 23% on the [...]
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The UK commercial vehicle industry has lost one of its most respected figures with the passing of Don Marshall, the founder of Britain’s longest-serving Mercedes-Benz dealership. The Chairman of East Midlands group Mertrux died last Friday (18th November) after a long illness, aged 72. Mertrux, which has headquarters in Derby and other dealerships in Leicester, [...]
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Thailand, the home of all things ‘pick-up’ is already promoting the new Isuzu D-Max (the country’s brand name for our Rodeo). Available with a new 2.5 litre or a 3-litre Euro 5 engine, the pick up is based on the Chevrolet Colorado.
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Pentagon, the Mercedes-Benz dealer for Hampshire and Dorset relaunched its used truck and van sales operation a year ago with the appointment of a used vehicle sales manager – Andrew Hird. A seasoned Mercedes-Benz truck specialist, Andrew had always concentrated previously on the new vehicle sector, but has not looked back since taking up his [...]
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The DAF Trucks National Dealer Apprentice Programme has given the limelight to its graduates in a recent award ceremony held in Bristol, where the apprentice programme is based. The awards ceremony was attended by over 400 guests from across the commercial vehicle industry, including senior management from DAF Trucks, their dealers, the City of Bristol [...]
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Customers of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Intercounty Truck & Van are benefiting from a series of investments at the company’s Wellingborough headquarters which have resulted in increased efficiency and reduced vehicle turnaround times. Intercounty has spent nearly £50,000 in recent months on improving the facilities at its dealership on the Finedon Road Industrial Estate. Most [...]
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Sleaford, Lincolnshire-based MID UK Recycling Limited has added two Scania P Series Skiploaders to its collection fleet. Supplied by Scania (Great Britain) Limited’s Boston depot, the trucks bear the name Mountain, a well-known brand in the area, and are now operating on the collection of waste and recyclable materials from the company’s commercial, domestic and [...]
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Scania has launched a new range of P- and G-series off-road trucks. The new trucks have revised frontal styling and a variety of extra-strength components that make able to withstand the off-road pounding without unnecessary downtime. The new front design helps to protect vulnerable components, reducing repair costs and avoiding downtime. First to arrive will [...]
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Volkswagen has taken another step towards making their truck portfolio resemble their successful multi-brand car portfolio in finally acquiring the majority of MAN shares. The company’s stated aim is to operate an ‘integrated commercial vehicles group’ made up of MAN, Scania and their own light commercial division. “This marks the birth of a new top [...]
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LCV values continued at exceptionally high levels as October recorded the second highest average monthly value for 17 months. The combined effect of stock issues and strong demand kept values firm according to BCA’s latest Pulse data. While the October figure of £4,301 slipped against September’s £4,409, average values remain well ahead of those seen [...]
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