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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Hannover truck show soon
The IAA Hannover truck show will run from 23rd to 30th September this year. With 1,619 exhibitors, it is the biggest of its type in Europe by far, with 190,000m2 for indoor and 30,000m2 for outdoor exhibits.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Special D-Max
Isuzu Ireland has been busy building a special Isuzu D-Max prototype for the Gardai and other emergency services. It has a 3.0-litre engine and is purposely designed for Police Forces, Coast Guards and Fire Services. ...more>
Special D-Max

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Change of date for AVRO EX 2010 Roadshow
The date of the AVRO EX 2010 Roadshow has been changed.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
In deep
Here is a tough recovery done well. Haulage firm Damac Transporters were left with a big wet headache when one of its trucks, a fully loaded 44-tonne articulated tanker rolled of a quayside into Goole dock in north east England. Fortunately the driver was not in the cab at the time, but the truck embedded itself deep in the silt at the bottom of the dock making recovery difficult. ...more>
In deep

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Mercedes on-line recovery guides
Mercedes has issued some new on-line practical guides aimed at anyone involved in the recovery and towing of Actros, Atego and Axor trucks. The guides for each truck can be easily downloaded ...more>
Mercedes on-line recovery guides

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Seriously long haul
This is the new SPZ-P 3AAA trailer from specialist manufacturer Goldhofer. It is designed to carry wind turbine blades still in their shipping frames, and has the capacity to extend from 20 to an amazing 62 metres. ...more>
Seriously long haul

Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Sun shines on the 2010 Tullamore Tow Show
The second IFRS Tow Show took place in Tullamore during July and once again proved to be a big success. Unlike last years show, the 2010 event enjoyed mainly bright weather and this was reflected in another good turnout of visitors. ...more>
Sun shines on the 2010 Tullamore Tow Show