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Volvo Trucks renews entire European truck range

May 22, 2013
Volvo Trucks renews entire European truck range

Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models since September last year, starting with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE and Volvo FL. All the new models include innovations and features that make the driver’s job easier and more…

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Commission roll-out of intelligent information services

May 15, 2013
Commission roll-out of intelligent information services

The European Commission has adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of ‘intelligent information services’, such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can be provided through different means such as variable road signs, the radio and mobile phone applications.

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RHA welcomes price fixing investigation

May 15, 2013

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in Britain has expressed its satisfaction that a formal investigation into the issue of oil price fixing is finally under way. Commenting, RHA Chief Executive Geoff Dunning: “Since the original fuel protests way back in 2000, we have been of the opinion that there should be far more transparency among the…

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Commission investigates alleged fuel price fixing

May 15, 2013
The National European flags in 2007

The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of several companies active in and providing services to the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels sectors.

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