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Iveco Truck To Compete With Land Rover? 28/03/2008
The manufacturer of Iveco trucks, Iveco, has released a vehicle which may act as a competitor to the Land Rover Defender. The Iveco Truck is a rugged 4 x 4 and is known as the Massif.

The Massif Iveco Truck utilises technological developments from its predecessor, the Santana Iveco truck. The Santana Iveco truck was subject to great popularity amongst its UK audience. The Massif Iveco truck is not set for release until early next year. The Massif Iveco truck boasts a number of features, including a 3 litre engine, as well as a six speed transmission.

Four wheel drive in the Iveco truck can be used on the move and the manufacturers of the Iveco truck also claim that the...

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Renault Trucks 2007 Network Awards Ceremony 28/03/2008
It is apparent that the Allports Truck Centre won copious amounts of awards at the Renault Trucks 2007 network awards ceremony. The Renault Trucks 2007 network awards ceremony took place at the beginning of February and occurred at Alton Towers.

The Renault Trucks 2007 network awards saw the Allports Truck Centre become winners of a number of awards, including the Used Truck Distributor of the Year Award, as well as Used Truck Distributor Sales Team Category.

Renault trucks, through the Renault Trucks 2007 network awards had also created an incentive scheme which saw the implementation of individual objectives. The winners of the incentive from Renault trucks were tre...

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Double Display For Iveco Trucks At Commercial Vehicle Show 24/03/2008
Fans of Iveco trucks will be in for a treat if intending to visit the Commercial Vehicle Show this year, as it has been reported that Iveco trucks are set to exhibit products over two separate displays.

This looks set to be the largest ever display of Iveco trucks at the Commercial Vehicle Show in 2008, and will feature Iveco trucks from a broad range of models.

There will be a dedicated light commercial vehicle display of Iveco trucks which will include the exhibition of Daily Iveco trucks, and the display on the other Iveco truck stand will include models of the Stralis Iveco truck as well as the recently released model of Trakker 8 x 4 tipper chassis Iveco truck.
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New Actros Mercedes Benz Truck Set For Release 20/03/2008
The newest generation of Mercedes Benz truck, the Actros is set to go into production in July. Numerous improvements have been made on this model of the Mercedes Benz truck which is based upon a previous model of Mercedes Benz truck.

It has been reported that the latest version of the Actros Mercedes Benz truck will implement a two pedal Power Shift 12-speed transmission. The transmission in the Mercedes Benz truck model will be fitted as standard.

This particular model of Mercedes Benz truck offers a high level of driver comfort. Allegedly, this includes a feature in the Mercedes Benz truck which maintains the bed positioning at an even level even if on a slope.
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Mercedes Benz Trucks Stay Positive 11/03/2008
Although it has been suggested that the heavy truck market in the United States, it looks promising that Mercedes Benz trucks will prospectively enjoy optimistic sales.

It has allegedly been claimed by the head of Daimler trucks worldwide that Mercedes Benz trucks are heading for immense popularity. Sales in 2007 of Mercedes Benz trucks were reportedly (in return) over seven per cent. In contrast to these figures relating to Mercedes Benz trucks, the heavy truck market of the United States appeared to have fallen a dramatic amount.

The truck boss of Daimler, responsible for Mercedes Benz trucks, has insisted that Mercedes Benz trucks are fast growing in Eastern Europe ...

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Telehandler Safety Of Paramount Importance 11/03/2008
It is clear that whenever operating construction machinery and equipment, safety is of paramount importance. This is equally the case when operating telehandlers. OSHA regulations require operators of telehandlers to pass an operating test before using the telehandler.

It should be noted that before this rule relating to telehandlers was enforced, it was apparent that there was a potential for the operation of telehandlers to become unsafe.

Courses enforced by OSHA regarding the operation of telehandlers are essential and it has been reported that it is the responsibility of the telehandler operator’s employer to ensure that the relevant safety handling for telehandle...

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Allison Transmission Chosen For Renault Trucks 07/03/2008
It has been reported that the 4000 Series automatic transmission from Allison will be fitted in the Kerax range of Renault trucks. Renault trucks are utilised on a global scales, and Renault trucks represent an industry leader in the manufacture of trucks.

This will further encourage the reliable and trustworthy reputation which Renault trucks ostensibly already possess. Because the Allison transmission offers electric controls of an advanced level, the Renault trucks can potentially provide an even higher level of performance.

Allison transmissions have proved not just popular with Renault trucks but also among the wider global construction industry.

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