Mercedes-Benz trucks are introducing a completely redesigned engine series for light and heavy-duty trucks. The medium-duty engines of the OM 93x series, with four and six cylinders and a displacement of either 5.1 or 7.7 litres, span the output range from 115 kW (156 hp) to 260 kW (354 hp). New benchmark in terms of [...]
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Gregory Distribution, one of the UK’s largest and best known independent transport operators, has declared Scania its preferred supplier following extensive and detailed comparative fuel trials involving vehicles from four truck manufacturers. As a consequence, 300 Scania trucks are now set to be delivered to the North Tawton, Devon-based operator over the coming three years. [...]
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A Ford Transit is set to become a regular sight cruising around Somerset this summer, ferrying a flock of giant swan sculptures in and around the city of Wells as a boost for tourism and charity. The “Swans of Wells 2012” public art initiative, in celebration of the Queen’s diamond jubilee, will see the 5ft [...]
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Hewer Facilities Management Ltd (Hewer FM) has just specified a fleet of Citroen Berlingo Euro 5 vans as part of its latest fleet replacement and fleet expansion programme. The Gloucester based company has just taken delivery of 36 Berlingo HDi 90 manual L1 Enterprise vans, which are finished in the latest version of its striking [...]
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According to BCA, used van values improved across the board in April by £44 (1.0%) to reach £4,271 as average age, mileage and CAP performance remained virtually static compared to March. Average values remain relatively strong in 2012, following the 20-month high recorded in January and BCA’s Pulse data shows average values improved in the [...]
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Mercedes-Benz UK has reached the milestone of having 100,000 vehicles on active Service Contracts, with vehicles from smart through to New Actros now covered. Since the start of 2012, Mercedes-Benz has already added more than 15,000 cars, vans and trucks to its service contracts. Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Complete Contracts cover the costs for servicing, inspections [...]
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Paul Alban has been appointed as Parts Manager UK & Ireland at Schmitz Cargobull, a role fundamental to the future expansion of the company’s parts operation at its new headquarters in Warrington, Cheshire. Alban – who marks his fifteenth year with the trailer manufacturer this year – has hit the ground running having been [...]
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Mercedes-Benz UK has launched a brand new Online Service Advisor for customers to book a vehicle service, MOT or repair. The new site, www.mercedes-benzvanservicing.co.uk enables Mercedes-Benz van owners to get a no-obligation quote and also complete an online booking 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site uses the individual vehicle specification, age [...]
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Both Volvo and Scania have shown that the European market for trucks is not as dire as feared, as a fall in orders have flattened out and financial results are better than expected. Scania’s truck and bus orders fell 19% in Q1, much better than the 27% drop in Q4 of last year. The [...]
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In the first four months of the year VW commercial vehicles delivered 174,200 vans worldwide. This represents a year-on-year growth of 6.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. Amarok deliveries worldwide rose by 36.2 per cent to 24,500 vehicles, whilst deliveries of the Crafter went up by 35.2 per cent to 15,600 [...]
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