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Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests megawatt charging in long-haul endurance test

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is conducting a 2,400km test of megawatt charging system (MCS) technology with two eActros 600 battery electric trucks,...
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests megawatt charging in long-haul endurance test

Maxus adds new Northern Ireland dealership

Maxus has expanded its dealer network in Northern Ireland, with the appointment of Mulholland Motors in Co Antrim. Based in...
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Maxus adds new Northern Ireland dealership

Duel in-ground brake tester installation for Boleyn Recovery

London-based Boleyn Recovery has further strengthened its workshop operations with the installation of two in-ground brake testers from Totalkare. (more…)
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Duel in-ground brake tester installation for Boleyn Recovery

Knorr-Bremse targets digital aftermarket solutions

Knorr-Bremse is advancing its aftermarket ecosystem platform for commercial vehicles, targeting workshops, fleet operators and dealers with data-driven services and...
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Knorr-Bremse targets digital aftermarket solutions

Megawatt electric truck charging hub opens at East Midlands Gateway

A megawatt electric HGV charging site has opened at Kuehne+Nagel’s East Midlands Gateway in the UK, as part of the...
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Megawatt electric truck charging hub opens at East Midlands Gateway

New DAF XF 530 enters service for John O’Neill Crane Hire

DAF Trucks Ireland has completed the handover of this New Generation DAF XF 530 FAX 8X2 to John O'Neill Crane...
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New DAF XF 530 enters service for John O’Neill Crane Hire

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Texting cause near misses on the road

Sending or reading mobile phone texts has been identified as the most common dangerously distracting activity for drivers on Ireland’s roads.  In a survey of Irish drivers carried out by Continental Tyres, mobile phone texting was cited by just over 10 percent of drivers as the number one activity that has caused the most ‘near

VBRA reaches its centenary year

The Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) is celebrating its 100th Birthday in 2014. Over the years the VBRA has successfully served its members from, originally, Wheelwrights, through to Vehicle builders and into bespoke and mass Car Body Repair, Smart, Mechanical and other aftermarket activities

Exide expands battery range

Exide is expanding its coverage of the UK and Ireland car parc with new AGM and ECM batteries. The new products cover vehicles from VW, Audi, Toyota, Ford and a slew of other brands. The battery giant is prioritising makes and models with the most promising growth trajectory, and positioning its resellers to capture more

Hino partners with DENSO

Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) have jointly developed the world’s first electric refrigerator system for heavy-duty trucks using a hybrid unit. This system is used in the Hino Profia, which will be released on Feb. 1, in Japan.