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INLINE ENGINE PLATFORM INTRODUCED BY SCANIA

The Bauma show has witnessed the launch of an inline engine platform from Scania.  Technical highlights include increased power density and longer service life. In addition,...

FLAGSHIP ACTROS L MAKES M&M GREENE GO RED

M&M Greene has invested in a flagship Actros L from Mercedes-Benz to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Carmarthenshire haulier’s latest addition has also had a...

FLAGSHIP VOLVO FH HEADS TO DAVID BOYLAN

Owner operator David Boylan has taken delivery of a flagship Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit.  The vehicle has been specified to combine the...

TRIO OF TAG AXLE TRACTOR UNITS SENT TO SUGARICH

Three Volvo FM 500 6×2 tag axle tractor units have been ordered by food reprocessing business SugaRich.  The trio will join a fleet that, until...

TRUCKS TARGETED IN DVSA CRACKDOWN ON UK ROADS

A DVSA crackdown has found that one in 10 vehicles had the most dangerous mechanical issues. The news comes following a day of action by...

FCH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHOOSES CUSTOM IVECO

A bespoke Iveco X-Way has joined the FCH Construction Services fleet as the business looked to add muscle. The new model will be required to...

CIRCULAR ECONOMY GOALS CLEARER WITH SCANIA

Two companies in Sweden are working towards their circular economy goals thanks to an electric truck from Scania.  The heavy electric vehicle is capable of handling loads...

UNIMOG ADDS FLEXIBILITY TO FIRE SERVICE FLEET

A Unimog has joined the Cornwall Fire & Rescue service fleet, in response to changes in the region’s weather conditions.  Specifically, an increasing number of...

FIRST TEST PHASE COMPLETED FOR VOLTA ZERO

Together with DB Schenker, Volta Trucks has finished the first test phase of its Zero electric truck. The truck manufacturer worked with the operator on...

THOMPSONS BODY PROVES ITS STAYING POWER FOR JIM

In 1987, owner-driver Jim O’Doherty bought his first ever truck – a Volvo FL10 fitted with a Thompsons body.  Now, 35 years later, another 18...

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