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	Save Assistance	Truck assistance gains new look in France! Appreciated for its technical skills and its efficiency in car assistance, Save Assistance is requested to provide services for European trucks crossing France. Save Assistance created a call center dedicated to truck services to answer international clients not satisfied with the quality of services actually available in France. Aware of the importance of this specific market, Save Assistance developed privileged partnerships with providers, such as Vulco, PointS, G6, Gtruck etc, and a dense network of specialised towing services. Over more its reactivity in the organisation and follow up, Save Assistance insure its clients fixes rates and negotiated fees on tyres and interventions. A test period showed a real satisfaction of its client that are, FALCK (Dk), VHD GROEP (NL), THERMOKING TOTALKARE (Dk) etc., and transports companies. This test period confirmed the efficiency of our truck call center as our professional network. These competences established, Save Assistance officialise its offer for trucks crossing France. Contact: Save Assistance Franck Molinier Tél : + 33 1 30 62 67 52 GSM : + 33 6 72 74 24 55 @ : molinier-save@wanadoo.fr
	WHITE VAN TURNS GREEN	A van which challenges the urban delivery myth – that battery power can’t compete with diesel -- will be launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show this week. It is to be built in Coventry, with production scheduled to commence this autumn. The Modec van is the first zero emission van that is comparable in economy and performance to diesel equivalents, making it a real and viable urban delivery vehicle. Powered using modern battery technology, it produces no carbon dioxide or other pollutants, covers up to 120 miles on a single charge and reaches a top speed of 50 mph carrying a load of up to two tonnes. It is easy to operate and maintain, with only three moving parts in the electric motor instead of more than 300 in a typical diesel van engine. The battery can be recharged overnight at the fleet depot, allowing efficient and effective city delivery without the noise, smell or pollution traditionally associated with transit vans. The Modec van has been designed with large fleets in mind and early stage discussions are currently underway with a number of organisations including Ocado. Jamie Borwick, Chairman of Modec, said: “The Modec van is the first of its kind. It compares well with other vans currently on the market but goes one better because it produces no CO2 emissions.
09/12/2002	EvoBus Hungaria	DaimlerChrysler just announced the formation of EvoBus Hungaria as a new EvoBus GmbH sales centre. The new company will strengthen EvoBus’s position in the Central European bus and coach business, selling Mercedes Benz and Setra brands. EvoBus Hungaria is based in Budapest and is one third owned by EvoBus GmbH in Germany. More from Marc Binder on +49(0)7 111 793 278 or marc.binder@daimlerchrysler.com
10/12/2002	US factory orders rise 1.5 per cent in October.	This modest evidence of some recovery in the US comes from this report from the US Commerce Department. At the same time the US Labor Department revised its third quarter productivity report to show an increase of 5.1 per cent and the Institute for Supply Management said the services sector grew for the 10th straight month. More from www.truckinginfo.com
11/12/2002	100,000th Vivaro	The IBC Vehicles plant in Luton just celebrated the production of its 100,000th Vauxhall Vivaro. The new van, a special white panel van model went to Vauxhall fleet customer, Scottish Power, as part of a deal for 10,000 vehicles signed earlier this year following a live on-line electronic auction. The Vivaro is the General Motors version of the joint venture between GM and Renault, whose model is the Trafic. The two models shared the Van of the Year Trophy earlier this year. More from Mike Imeson on +44 (0)1 582 427 608 or michael.imeson@vauxhall.co.uk
11/12/2002	Be seen, be heard and be safe	The Health and Safety Executive wants to cut vehicle-related accidents in the workplace. This week Commercial Motor rounds up what's available to help make trucks and vans more visible, more audible and safer when they're reversing. CM also looks at giving drivers technology like CCTV cameras to help cut reversing accidents. More information on this vital topic in this week's Commercial Motor, out on Thursday 12 December. More from Brian Weatherley on +44(0)2 086 523 303 or brian.weatherley@rbi.co.uk
11/12/2002	Better Trucking comes sooner	Trucking, which says it is Britain's biggest road selling transport monthly, just changed its on-sale date and tweaked the design of some important regular features. Trucking is now on sale on the first Thursday of the month, meaning it should be the first monthly with the news. At the same time the Truck on Trial and Masterclass features are redesigned with ‘clearer photography and greater technical weight.’ Editor Richard Simpson says ‘the changes to the magazine reflect its stature as the only road transport monthly with a growing circulation in an otherwise declining market.’ The January edition is on sale now with a 16 page calendar book as well as its normal 132 pages. More from Richard Simpson on +44 (0)1 452 307 181 or richard.simpson@aandspublishing.com
11/12/2002	Bibbys Budweiser and MAN	Bibby Distribution just took 20 MAN TGA tractor units for its contract with Anheuser-Busch. The Budweiser fleet is one of Bibby’s highest profile contracts and mostly runs out of a national distribution centre in Bicester. All the new trucks are on an MAN Triple-A, five year repair and maintenance deal, with the work done by MAN truck centres in Heathrow, Oxford and central Scotland. Bibby is also trying MAN telematic transport management systems. More from Paul O'Malley on +44 (0)1 263 584 199 or comms@btinternet.com
11/12/2002	Braking by the book, from the VI	The Vehicle Inspectorate is to republish its booklet on ABS and EBS braking systems for CV use. The new booklet is initially available on their website. To find it, look at the section ‘About VI’ then go to ‘Publications’ and then to ‘Manuals’ where you'll find ‘Guide to ABS and EBS’ manual listed. A paper version should be available, free, in the New Year. More from www.via.gov.uk
11/12/2002	Commercial Motor tests Volvo's veteran FL 18-tonner	Commercial Motor's testers just took Volvo's well-established rigid, the FL 18-tonner round the magazine's Welsh test route. CM found the veteran model's torquey engine gave plenty of flexibility, while its economy disproved the theory that cleaner engines must be thirstier. The verdict? As you’ll see in the next edition, out on Thursday 12 December, having a few years under your belt doesn't stop you delivering goods in style. More from Brian Weatherley on +44(0)2 086 523 303 or brian.weatherley@rbi.co.uk

Save Assistance

Truck assistance gains new look in France!
Appreciated for its technical skills and its efficiency in car assistance, Save Assistance is requested to provide services for European trucks crossing France.
Save Assistance created a call center dedicated to truck services to answer international clients not satisfied with the quality of services actually available in France.
Aware of the importance of this specific market, Save Assistance developed privileged partnerships with providers, such as Vulco, PointS, G6, Gtruck etc, and a dense network of specialised towing services.
Over more its reactivity in the organisation and follow up, Save Assistance insure its clients fixes rates and negotiated fees on tyres and interventions.
A test period showed a real satisfaction of its client that are, FALCK (Dk), VHD GROEP (NL), THERMOKING TOTALKARE (Dk) etc., and transports companies. This test period confirmed the efficiency of our truck call center as our professional network.
These competences established, Save Assistance officialise its offer for trucks crossing France.
Contact:
Save Assistance
Franck Molinier
Tél : + 33 1 30 62 67 52
GSM : + 33 6 72 74 24 55
@ : molinier-save@wanadoo.fr

WHITE VAN TURNS GREEN

A van which challenges the urban delivery myth – that battery power can’t compete with diesel -- will be launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show this week. It is to be built in Coventry, with production scheduled to commence this autumn.
The Modec van is the first zero emission van that is comparable in economy and performance to diesel equivalents, making it a real and viable urban delivery vehicle.
Powered using modern battery technology, it produces no carbon dioxide or other pollutants, covers up to 120 miles on a single charge and reaches a top speed of 50 mph carrying a load of up to two tonnes.
It is easy to operate and maintain, with only three moving parts in the electric motor instead of more than 300 in a typical diesel van engine. The battery can be recharged overnight at the fleet depot, allowing efficient and effective city delivery without the noise, smell or pollution traditionally associated with transit vans. The Modec van has been designed with large fleets in mind and early stage discussions are currently underway with a number of organisations including Ocado.
Jamie Borwick, Chairman of Modec, said: “The Modec van is the first of its kind. It compares well with other vans currently on the market but goes one better because it produces no CO2 emissions.

09/12/2002

EvoBus Hungaria

DaimlerChrysler just announced the formation of EvoBus Hungaria as a new EvoBus GmbH sales centre. The new company will strengthen EvoBus’s position in the Central European bus and coach business, selling Mercedes Benz and Setra brands. EvoBus Hungaria is based in Budapest and is one third owned by EvoBus GmbH in Germany.

More from Marc Binder on +49(0)7 111 793 278 or marc.binder@daimlerchrysler.com

10/12/2002

US factory orders rise 1.5 per cent in October.

This modest evidence of some recovery in the US comes from this report from the US Commerce Department. At the same time the US Labor Department revised its third quarter productivity report to show an increase of 5.1 per cent and the Institute for Supply Management said the services sector grew for the 10th straight month.

More from www.truckinginfo.com

11/12/2002

100,000th Vivaro

The IBC Vehicles plant in Luton just celebrated the production of its 100,000th Vauxhall Vivaro. The new van, a special white panel van model went to Vauxhall fleet customer, Scottish Power, as part of a deal for 10,000 vehicles signed earlier this year following a live on-line electronic auction. The Vivaro is the General Motors version of the joint venture between GM and Renault, whose model is the Trafic. The two models shared the Van of the Year Trophy earlier this year.

More from Mike Imeson on +44 (0)1 582 427 608 or michael.imeson@vauxhall.co.uk

11/12/2002

Be seen, be heard and be safe

The Health and Safety Executive wants to cut vehicle-related accidents in the workplace. This week Commercial Motor rounds up what's available to help make trucks and vans more visible, more audible and safer when they're reversing. CM also looks at giving drivers technology like CCTV cameras to help cut reversing accidents. More information on this vital topic in this week's Commercial Motor, out on Thursday 12 December.

More from Brian Weatherley on +44(0)2 086 523 303 or brian.weatherley@rbi.co.uk

11/12/2002

Better Trucking comes sooner

Trucking, which says it is Britain's biggest road selling transport monthly, just changed its on-sale date and tweaked the design of some important regular features. Trucking is now on sale on the first Thursday of the month, meaning it should be the first monthly with the news. At the same time the Truck on Trial and Masterclass features are redesigned with ‘clearer photography and greater technical weight.’ Editor Richard Simpson says ‘the changes to the magazine reflect its stature as the only road transport monthly with a growing circulation in an otherwise declining market.’ The January edition is on sale now with a 16 page calendar book as well as its normal 132 pages.

More from Richard Simpson on +44 (0)1 452 307 181 or richard.simpson@aandspublishing.com

11/12/2002

Bibbys Budweiser and MAN

Bibby Distribution just took 20 MAN TGA tractor units for its contract with Anheuser-Busch. The Budweiser fleet is one of Bibby’s highest profile contracts and mostly runs out of a national distribution centre in Bicester. All the new trucks are on an MAN Triple-A, five year repair and maintenance deal, with the work done by MAN truck centres in Heathrow, Oxford and central Scotland. Bibby is also trying MAN telematic transport management systems.

More from Paul O'Malley on +44 (0)1 263 584 199 or comms@btinternet.com

11/12/2002

Braking by the book, from the VI

The Vehicle Inspectorate is to republish its booklet on ABS and EBS braking systems for CV use. The new booklet is initially available on their website. To find it, look at the section ‘About VI’ then go to ‘Publications’ and then to ‘Manuals’ where you'll find ‘Guide to ABS and EBS’ manual listed. A paper version should be available, free, in the New Year.

More from www.via.gov.uk

11/12/2002

Commercial Motor tests Volvo's veteran FL 18-tonner

Commercial Motor's testers just took Volvo's well-established rigid, the FL 18-tonner round the magazine's Welsh test route. CM found the veteran model's torquey engine gave plenty of flexibility, while its economy disproved the theory that cleaner engines must be thirstier. The verdict? As you’ll see in the next edition, out on Thursday 12 December, having a few years under your belt doesn't stop you delivering goods in style.

More from Brian Weatherley on +44(0)2 086 523 303 or brian.weatherley@rbi.co.uk

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