The Government and banks could do more to support small businesses struggling to cope with the impact of the recession and credit crunch, a survey carried out by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) suggests.
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Record sales, revenue and profit for VW
Volkswagen has just reported its first ever double-digit return on investment, 10.9% for the firm’s Automotive Division.
Full Story »DISPATCH – CITROËN’S LATEST ADDITION TO ITS READY TO RUN DUAL FUEL RANGE
With the launch of the new Dispatch 1000 L1H1 2.0i 140, Citroën has further expanded its range of Powershift approved, London Congestion Charge exempt Dual Fuel (petrol/LPG) vans.
Full Story »Mercedes’ German Truck Plants on Go Slow
Company reacts to continuing low level of incoming orders and weak market development
Works agreements at the locations specify terms and conditions for short-time work
No short-time work in special vehicles segment as a result of strong demand
Bus production at German plants also not affected
TISS ENHANCE THEIR ‘TANKSAFE’ RANGE
The Blackpool based company have enhanced their TankSafe range of devices with the introduction of ReeferSafe, the only anti-siphon for refrigerated vehicles’ tanks on the market.
Full Story »Euro Commercials’ Building on Success
Swansea-based builders’ merchant Exall & Jones has cemented its relationship with Mercedes-Benz by taking delivery of a new Axor 26-tonne truck from Swansea dealer Euro Commercials.
Full Story »Leyland Trucks wins major safety award
Leyland Trucks has won a top UK award for its health and safety performance from the UK’s foremost safety organisation RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents).
Full Story »ADNAMS BREWERY ALES’ NEW VOLVO FL WITH I-SYNC IS NO SMALL BEER
Award-winning Suffolk brewery Adnams has taken delivery of a new Volvo FL 18 tonne, 4×2 rigid, which is among the UK’s first to feature the new I-Sync automated transmission.
Full Story »NEW VOLVO I-SHIFT SAVES FUEL
A new version of Volvo’s celebrated automated gearchanging system – I-Shift – has now been introduced featuring a number of intelligent features that save fuel, improve traction and increase gearchanging comfort.
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