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German companies in bidding war over Haldex
The battle between Knorr-Bremse and ZF over Swedish braking expert, Haldex, has intensified over the weekend, with both companies raising their cash offers.
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Kässbohrer slated to win Innovation Award at IAA
A week before the official award ceremony, it has leaked that German OEM, Kässbohrer, has secured a Trailer Innovation award in recognition of a new safety concept for the K.STS SS 32 bitumen tanker model.
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Knorr-Bremse launches new telematics offering
Knorr-Bremse is partnering with UK-based telematics provider, Microlise, to bring a new type of modular telematics system to the European market.
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Kuehne + Nagel partners with Transporeon
Swiss-based logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel has entered into a partnership with European based e-logistics network operator, Transporeon.
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Battle for Haldex going into next round
Component specialist ZF has raised its offer for Swedish company Haldex to 4.86 billion crowns (€508 million), matching a rival bid from Germany's Knorr-Bremse.
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Wabco introduces new remote diagnostics solution
Wabco will use the upcoming Automechanika exhibition to unveil a new remote diagnostics pilot for commercial vehicles.
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Trailer aerodynamics show slowest adoption rate
According to a new study into the adoption of products and practices for improving freight efficiency in North America, aerodynamic devices are the least accepted type of fuel-saving method.
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Swift CEO to retire
Arizona-based Swift Transportation Company has announced the retirement of founder and CEO, Jerry Moyes, effective 31 December 2016.
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IAA: KERS trailer to headline SDC display
UK-based trailer manufacturer, SDC, has announced the display of its Kinetic Energy Recovery System semi-trailer at the upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicle Show.
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Positive feedback on UK Longer Semi Trailer Trial
The UK Department of Transport has published an interim report on the 10-year ‘Longer Semi Trailer Trial’ it commenced in January 2012, indicating the pilot project already resulted in 10.6 million fewer kilometres travelled.
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