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In its pre-Budget submission to the Chancellor, the Freight Transport Association has urged the Chancellor to go further than freezing fuel duty and to cut it by 3 pence per litre. FTA has asked George Osborne, who will deliver the…

Industry and manufacturing are key components for ongoing economic recovery while the UK needs to ‘get to work’ and not rely so heavily on consumers and the City of London for growth. Those are the verdicts of Chancellor George Osborne…

News from National Express: The UK’s largest coach operator and YHA (England and Wales) have formed a ground-breaking partnership to sell coach tickets in Youth Hostels throughoutEngland and Wales. National Express and Eurolines coach tickets can now be bought at Youth Hostels located in some…

News from Volvo: A stunning new FH has entered service with Humberside-based owner operator Phil Barton of P & A Barton. Supplied and maintained on a Volvo Gold Contract with Uptime Assurance by Crossroads Truck and Bus at Stallingborough, Phil’s…

An expected dip in commercial vehicle production was recorded last month according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Low export demand and the introduction of Euro-6 regulations for trucks saw total commercial vehicle output…

News from Andover Trailers: A London headquartered plant hire company has ordered six new tri-axle step frame trailers from Andover Trailers, each specified with the same innovative fold forward ramps which the company is confident will help reduce the fuel…

News from Volvo: More than half of truck drivers in Europe have problems with back, neck and shoulder pain, according to a study by Volvo Trucks. New Volvo Dynamic Steering makes it possible to control a truck with minimal effort…

Preparations for the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Show continue and once again include the only national forum for vehicle maintenance and repair sector with Workshop. An integral part of the show, Workshop attracts business from a wide audience including prime decision…

News from Iveco: TNT Express is evaluating the performance of two Iveco models fine-tuned for multi-drop urban distribution, following the delivery of 30 Eurocargo 75E16s and 39 low-height 120EL18s. Supplied jointly by Guest Truck & Van and Sherwood Truck &…

News from Volvo: The long-term trust established between Renfrew based Gibson Direct and Volvo Bus has played a major role in the recent delivery of three new Volvo B11R coaches with Sunsundegui SC7 bodywork. “We’ve bought Volvo coaches for many…