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<item><title>New Scania Irizar i4 for Laguna Travel</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-scania-irizar-i4-for-laguna-travel.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-scania-irizar-i4-for-laguna-travel.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Bournemouth hotel and coach operator, Laguna Travel, has taken delivery of its second Scania Irizar i4 coach.  Supplied by Scania (Great Britain) Limited, the new vehicle is based on a Scania K340 IB 4x2 340 chassis and features a 340 horsepower Euro 5 Scania engine with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR).</description></item><item><title>An international move and new appointments for staff at Scania (Great Britain) Limited</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/an-international-move-and-new-appointments-for-staff.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/an-international-move-and-new-appointments-for-staff.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>James Armstrong, currently Aftersales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited, has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of Scania South East Asia.  Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, James will take up his new role on 1 September 2010.</description></item><item><title>Scania Irizar PB for Lugg Valley Travel</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-irizar-pb-for-lugg-valley-travel.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-irizar-pb-for-lugg-valley-travel.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has recently delivered another 12.2-metre Scania Irizar PB to Lugg Valley Travel.  Built to Lugg Valley's executive tourer specification,  this latest addition to the fleet joins a similarly-appointed Scania Irizar PB working out of the company's Leominster premises.</description></item><item><title>Ten Scania OmniExpress tourers for the Bowen Travel Group</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/ten-scania-omniexpress-tourers-for-bowen-travel.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/ten-scania-omniexpress-tourers-for-bowen-travel.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has secured an order for ten Scania OmniExpress 36 touring coaches from the Bowen Travel Group.</description></item><item><title>Six new Scania Irizar coaches for Terravision</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/six-new-scania-irizar-coaches-for-terravision.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/six-new-scania-irizar-coaches-for-terravision.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>A total of six new Scania vehicles are currently entering service on the high-frequency day and night services operated by Terravision Transport and its associated company Stansted Transport.</description></item><item><title>Lanes invests in Scania and Irizar</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/lanes-invests-in-scania-and-irizar.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/lanes-invests-in-scania-and-irizar.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has recently delivered a 12.2-metre overall length Irizar PB to Lanes Coaches of Hemel Hempstead for use on its touring, excursions and general private hire operations.</description></item><item><title>It's official: Colin McKeag is Britain's top trucker!</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/colin-mckeag-is-britains-top-trucker.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/colin-mckeag-is-britains-top-trucker.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Next stop Sweden and a chance to win a brand new Scania R-series truck valued at 100,000 Euros as 24-year-old Colin McKeag proves himself to be Britain's best</description></item><item><title>Second new Scania OmniExpress for Thompson Tours</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/second-new-scania-omniexpress-for-thompson-tours.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/second-new-scania-omniexpress-for-thompson-tours.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has recently delivered a second Scania OmniExpress coach to Thompson Tours of Christchurch, Dorset.</description></item><item><title>Finalists for the UK Final of Young European Truck Driver 2010 announced</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/finalists-for-the-uk-final-of-yetd-2010-announced.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/finalists-for-the-uk-final-of-yetd-2010-announced.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The qualifying phase for this year's Young European Truck Driver competition is now complete and has determined the 11 young drivers who will compete against William Herron, the reigning UK Young Truck Driver, for the chance to represent the UK at the 2010 Young European Truck Driver Final.</description></item><item><title>A world's first as the new Scania R 730 goes PopBangColour!</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-r730-goes-popbangcolour.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-r730-goes-popbangcolour.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Ian Cook, the 'PopBangColour' Artist-in-Residence at the Motor Heritage Centre, Gaydon, is to go for a world's first as he attempts to create a giant size 3 x 1.5m painting of Scania's newly-launched R 730, the world's most powerful truck, in a single day.</description></item><item><title>Richard A. Lomas takes the prize at Scania's eBay charity auction – but safety wins the day as one of his top performing drivers is rewarded!</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/richard-lomas-takes-prize-at-scania-ebay-charity-auction.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/richard-lomas-takes-prize-at-scania-ebay-charity-auction.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:30:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Richard A. Lomas, Managing Director of Lomas Distribution Limited has emerged as the top bidder in Scania's eBay charity auction for a VIP Experience for four at the forthcoming UK Final of Young European Truck Driver.</description></item><item><title>New General Manager for Scania Truck Rental appointed</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-general-manager-for-scania-truck-rental-appointed.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-general-manager-for-scania-truck-rental-appointed.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has appointed Steve Martin to the position of General Manager – Scania Truck Rental with immediate effect. </description></item><item><title>Tonnes of fun for all at Scania's £150,000 Young European Truck Driver road safety spectacular!</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/tonnes-of-fun-at-scania-yetd.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/tonnes-of-fun-at-scania-yetd.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is putting commercial vehicle road safety at the top of the agenda by offering  8,000 members of the general public the opportunity to attend the UK Final of its Young European Truck Driver event at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire on Saturday 26 June 2010</description></item><item><title>New Scania R 620 flagship for Knights of Old</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-scania-r620-flagship-for-knights-of-old.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-scania-r620-flagship-for-knights-of-old.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 11:30:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Kettering, Northamptonshire-based transport and logistics specialist, Knights of Old Limited, has taken delivery of a new flagship for its fleet, a high-specification Scania R 620 LA6x2/4MNA twinsteer model.</description></item><item><title>Plan-it Travel and Carvers Coaches join forces to enjoy a Scania promotional visit to Irizar</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/plan-it-travel-and-carvers-coaches-join-forces.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/plan-it-travel-and-carvers-coaches-join-forces.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Two well-known UK coaching companies joined forces recently to enjoy a VIP visit to the Irizar coach bodywork factory in Ormaiztegi, northern Spain, courtesy of Scania (Great Britain) Limited.</description></item><item><title>HCT Group takes delivery of its first new Scania OmniCity double deckers</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/hct-group-takes-delivery-new-scania-omnicity-double-deckers.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/hct-group-takes-delivery-new-scania-omnicity-double-deckers.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Hackney, London-based HCT Group has taken delivery of its first ten new Scania OnmiCity double deck buses.  Built to TfL specification and delivered by Scania (Great Britain) Limited, the new vehicles are now in service on HCT Group's route 212, St James' (Wathamstow) to Chingford route.</description></item><item><title>New Scania V8 truck range launched</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-scania-v8-truck-range-launched.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/new-scania-v8-truck-range-launched.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has launched a new premium V8 truck range, including a model with the highest torque and power rating of any truck engine: 3,500Nm and 730hp. With the latest Scania XPI fuel injection system and a host of other innovations, the new engine raises the bar in terms of heavy truck productivity.</description></item><item><title>Scania holds Bus Apprenticeship Open Day at its UK Training Centre</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/bus-and-coach-apprenticeship-open-day.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/bus-and-coach-apprenticeship-open-day.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited is holding an Open Day to promote its Bus Apprenticeship programme at its UK Training Centre, which is centrally located near Loughborough, on Thursday 22 April.</description></item><item><title>Scania drives industry change</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-drives-industry-change.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-drives-industry-change.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is driving change in the UK truck maintenance industry with its unique and highly competitively priced Fixed Price Repairs programme, which has rapidly established itself as an attractive option with the UK's transport operators.</description></item><item><title>Autologic selects Scania as the one-stop service provider for its mixed fleet of trucks and specialist trailers</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/autologic-selects-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/autologic-selects-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>With effect from 1 March 2010, Scania (Great Britain) Limited has been appointed to manage and operate the Doncaster Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) of Autologic Holdings Plc, the nationwide provider of logistics and technical services to the automotive industry.</description></item><item><title>Wales' oldest brewery tops up its Scania fleet</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/wales-oldest-brewery-tops-up-its-scania-fleet.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/wales-oldest-brewery-tops-up-its-scania-fleet.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Wales' oldest operational brewery, The Felinfoel Brewery Company Limited of Felinfoel, near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire has taken delivery of three new Scania four-wheel rigid distribution trucks. </description></item><item><title>Scania Year-end Report January-December 2009</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-year-end-report-january-december-2009.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-year-end-report-january-december-2009.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description></description></item><item><title>Scania kicks off the new decade with its largest ever UK order: 1,000 trucks for Stobart Group and A. W. Jenkinson Forest Products</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/1000-trucks-for-stobart-group-and-a-w-jenkinson-forest-products.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/1000-trucks-for-stobart-group-and-a-w-jenkinson-forest-products.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has received its largest ever order with the signing of a 1,000 truck deal.  Stobart Group and A. W. Jenkinson Forest Products have a joint-procurement agreement on purchasing various items, with trucks being one of them, and together they have placed an order with Scania for 1,000 trucks. </description></item><item><title>'Curved to cut CO2': The Delivery Co. pioneers new generation of fuel-efficient, aerodynamically-styled distribution rigids</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/delivery-co-pioneers-new-generation-distribution-rigids.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/delivery-co-pioneers-new-generation-distribution-rigids.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The Delivery Co., the Northampton-based specialist logistics provider for members of the PaperlinX group, has introduced the UK's first eight teardrop-bodied distribution vehicles into service.</description></item><item><title>Scania to supply engines to Terex Corporation</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-to-supply-engines-to-terex-corporation.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-to-supply-engines-to-terex-corporation.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania and leading construction and industrial equipment manufacturer Terex, based in North America, have signed a long-term agreement which means that starting in 2011, Scania will supply engines for some vehicles and other heavy equipment manufactured and sold by Terex.</description></item><item><title>UK’s 1,000th low floor double-deck Scania bus enters service</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/1000th-low-floor-double-deck-scania-bus-enters-service.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/1000th-low-floor-double-deck-scania-bus-enters-service.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The 1,000th low floor Scania double-deck bus to arrive in the United Kingdom has recently entered service with Go-Ahead member company Metrobus, the same company which took delivery of the UK’s very first Scania low-floor double-decker back in 2003.</description></item><item><title>Scania's Young European Truck Driver competition returns for 2010</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-young-european-truck-driver-competition-returns-for-2010.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/scania-young-european-truck-driver-competition-returns-for-2010.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>A top prize of a Scania R-series truck awaits the overall winner as Europe's largest truck driving competition returns once more</description></item><item><title>Lucketts Travel chooses Scania OmniExpress</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/lucketts-travel-chooses-scania-omniexpress.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/lucketts-travel-chooses-scania-omniexpress.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Lucketts Travel has once again purchased new Scania coaches, this time opting for two Scandinavian-built Scania OmniExpress vehicles.  Based on Scania K340 EB4x2 chassis equipped with Scania 340 horsepower engines and ZF automatic transmissions, both vehicles feature the 12.8-metre long, 3.4-metre high Scania OmniExpress body variant.</description></item><item><title>Flight of fancy: Concorde Captain Mike Bannister pilots the International Truck of the Year 2010</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/concorde-captain-pilots-international-truck-of-the-year-2010.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/concorde-captain-pilots-international-truck-of-the-year-2010.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>As part of its promotional programme for the new R-series, the International Truck of the Year 2010, Scania (Great Britain) Limited recently arranged for former Concorde Chief Pilot Captain Mike Bannister to test drive the first example of the new model to arrive in the UK.</description></item><item><title>Low fuel consumption and high performance of Garn Transport's Scania R440 twin-steers leads to major order for 2010</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/garn-transports-scania-r440-twin-steers.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2010/garn-transports-scania-r440-twin-steers.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Spalding-based Garn Transport Limited has recently taken delivery of eight Topline-cabbed Scania R440 LA6x2/4MNA twin-steer tractor units for use on its UK-wide distribution operations.</description></item><item><title>Dowse’s fuel-efficient Euro 5 powder tanker</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/dowses-fuel-efficient-euro-5-powder-tanker.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/dowses-fuel-efficient-euro-5-powder-tanker.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Barnetby, Lincolnshire-based Dowse Haulage Limited has reported fuel returns of up to 9.5 miles per gallon from a recent addition to its fleet, a six-wheel Scania R 440 tractor unit with a 440 horsepower 13-litre Euro 5 engine.</description></item><item><title>Scania appoints new Regional Executive Director for the South West</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-regional-executive-director-for-the-south-west.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-regional-executive-director-for-the-south-west.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has appointed David Cussans to the position of  Regional Executive Director for the South West with effect from 18 January 2010.  In addition to the role of Regional Executive Director, David will also be the Aftersales Director for Scania's South West region.</description></item><item><title>Scania Magirus Multistar Combined Aerial Rescue Appliance debuts at the Emergency Services Show 2009</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/cara-debuts-at-emergency-services-show-2009.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/cara-debuts-at-emergency-services-show-2009.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Making its first public appearance at the Emergency Services Show 2009 (Stoneleigh Park Coventry 24-25 November) is a Scania Magirus Multistar Combined Aerial Rescue Appliance (CARA), the result of a development partnership involving two Fire and Rescue services, Cambridgeshire and Hereford &amp; Worcester, Scania, G. B. Fire, and Firebuy Ltd.</description></item><item><title>Scania’s new R-series International Truck of the Year 2010</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-r-series-international-truck-of-the-year-2010.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-r-series-international-truck-of-the-year-2010.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania’s new R-series range of trucks has been selected as the International Truck of the Year 2010, the most prestigious distinction in the European truck industry. The jury’s statement cites the aerodynamic design of the R-series, operational economy and the unique support system that spurs the driver to adopt more efficient driving habits.</description></item><item><title>Highway Express opts for Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/highway-express-opts-for-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/highway-express-opts-for-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>H. I. Group member company, Highway Express has taken delivery of six new Highline sleeper-cabbed Scania P 230 DB4x2MNA curtainsider rigids with 230 horsepower Scania EGR Euro 5 engines.  </description></item><item><title>Scania Fixed Price Repair programme extended</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/fixed-price-repair-programme-extended.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/fixed-price-repair-programme-extended.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has extended its Fixed Price Repair programme to cover an even broader selection of common workshop tasks. Among the many jobs now provided at an all-inclusive, up-front price are all small, medium and large services.</description></item><item><title>New Scania R-series improves total operating economy</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-scania-r-series.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-scania-r-series.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Today, 17 September, Scania unveils the new R-series. The new trucks will strengthen Scania’s leading position in the vital long-haulage segment.</description></item><item><title>Scania secures major order for EEV Buses from Stagecoach Group</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/major-stagecoach-bus-order.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/major-stagecoach-bus-order.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Leading UK bus and coach operator Stagecoach Group has confirmed an order for 100 Scania Euro 5 double-deck bus chassis for 2009 with an option for a further 100 in 2010. The vehicles will be supplied by Scania (Great Britain) Limited and are destined for a number of Stagecoach operating companies around the country. </description></item><item><title>Scania EGR Euro 5 vehicles deliver outstanding fuel economy for Benson Box Limited</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/euro5-delivers-outstanding-economy-for-benson-box.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/euro5-delivers-outstanding-economy-for-benson-box.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Successful fuel performance trials have led to the addition of three 480 horsepower Scania R480 LA6x2/4MNA twinsteer tractor units with Scania EGR Euro 5 engines to the fleet of Bardon, Leicestershire-based Benson Group member company, Benson Box Limited.</description></item><item><title>New Scania flagships for Fogarty</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-scania-flagships-for-fogarty.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-scania-flagships-for-fogarty.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>In a move which sees the first two Scania vehicles enter service with one of Boston, Lincolnshire's oldest-established companies, master quilt and pillow maker Fogarty has invested in two new flagships for its fleet.</description></item><item><title>Benny and the bus!</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/benny-and-the-bus.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/benny-and-the-bus.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Swedish pop icon Benny Andersson, one of the founding members of '70s supergroup and Eurovision Song Contest winners Abba, was in London with his orchestra last weekend (4 July) to perform at a free open air concert.</description></item><item><title>Scania's engineering expertise and driver training helps Nijman Zeetank match 480hp/Euro 4 performance with that of 420hp/Euro 3</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/scania-driver-training-helps-nijman-zeetank.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/scania-driver-training-helps-nijman-zeetank.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania's engineering expertise and a comprehensive programme of driver training conducted by Scania dealer Haydock Commercials Limited has enabled St Helens, Lancashire-based Nijman Zeetank match the performance of its new 480 horsepower Euro 4 Scania fleet with that of its previous 420 hp/Euro 3 vehicles.</description></item><item><title>ASDA commits to Driver CPC with Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/asda-commits-to-cpc.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/asda-commits-to-cpc.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Supermarket retailer plans ahead to ensure orderly transition to Periodic Training for its 3,000 drivers</description></item><item><title>Andidrain re-equips with Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/andidrain-equips-with-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/andidrain-equips-with-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Carlisle-based waste water and sewage plant maintenance and survey company Andidrain has taken delivery of a specialised vacuum loader based on a Scania eight-wheel rigid chassis.</description></item><item><title>Scania appoints Regional Executive Director for the South East</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/south-east-regional-executive-director.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/south-east-regional-executive-director.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has appointed Neal Walker to the position of Regional Executive Director for the South East.</description></item><item><title>360 &amp; 400 hp Euro 5 engines added to the Scania P-series range</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/p-series-with-bigger-engines.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/p-series-with-bigger-engines.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania’s P-series and new high-torque engines open new potential to highly competitive powerful trucks.</description></item><item><title>Scania celebrates 40 years of V8 power with the 'Magnificent Seven' at Truckfest Peterborough</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/truckfest-peterborough.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/truckfest-peterborough.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is planning a major celebration at this year's Truckfest Peterborough event to mark the first 40 years of production of its ground-breaking V8 engine.</description></item><item><title>Stagecoach Cambridge selects Scania buses to operate prestige service on world's longest busway</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/stagecoach-cambridge-busway.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/stagecoach-cambridge-busway.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Ten biofuel-powered, high-specification Scania double-deck buses have been selected to operate on its flagship routes connecting Cambridge with St Ives and Huntingdon.</description></item><item><title>The Scania V8 legend turns 40</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/v8-turns-40.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/v8-turns-40.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The power, the feeling and that unmistakeable sound – they are part of what makes Scania’s V8 engine a legend</description></item><item><title>M&amp;S Toiletries selects Scania to provide its total transport solution</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/ms-toiletries-selects-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/ms-toiletries-selects-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>M&amp;S Toiletries has once again selected Scania as its preferred transport solution provider with an order for 25 trucks backed by a full contract hire agreement </description></item><item><title>England coach gives Whetstone Juniors football team a lift</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/whetstone-juniors.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/whetstone-juniors.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Whetstone Juniors FC of Whetstone, Leicestershire, travelled in style in the official England football team coach.</description></item><item><title>England coach gives Kirkby Stephen football team a lift</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/kirkby-stephen.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/kirkby-stephen.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Local soccer squad Kirkby Stephen Girls Under 12s will travel in style on Sunday 1 March</description></item><item><title>Scania launches Fixed Price Repair initiative</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/fixed-price-repairs.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/fixed-price-repairs.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is launching a Fixed Price Repairs programme to provide operators with a cost-effective and convenient solution for the majority of common workshop repair jobs.</description></item><item><title>New roles for Roger McCarthy and Martin Hay</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-roles.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2009/new-roles.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Roger McCarthy, currently Sales Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited, will take up the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at Scania Australia Pty.</description></item><item><title>96 Scania OmniCity double-deckers for East London</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/scania-omnicity-for-east-london.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/scania-omnicity-for-east-london.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>East London Bus Group, the Ilford-based operator serving north-east and south-east London, has ordered 96 Scania OmniCity double-deck buses.</description></item><item><title>Go South Coast commits to Scania EGR Euro 4 technology</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/go-south-coast-commits-to-scania-egr-euro-4.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/go-south-coast-commits-to-scania-egr-euro-4.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Dorset-based Go South Coast has taken delivery of 34 Scania OmniCity double-deck service buses from Scania (Great Britain) Limited.</description></item><item><title>New Scania OmniExpress sets the standard for high-capacity touring coaches</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/new-scania-omniexpress.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/new-scania-omniexpress.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Being launched at EuroBus Expo 2008, (National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, 4-6 November 2008), the new Scania OmniExpress is the latest addition to Scania's fully-built up Omni range of passenger carrying vehicles.</description></item><item><title>Scania launches national programme to assist operators comply with new mirror legislation</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/mirror-legislation.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/mirror-legislation.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has launched a nationwide programme to assist LGV operators comply with the new regulations concerning the retro-fitting of Class IV wide-angle and Class V close-proximity mirrors.</description></item><item><title>Scania at EuroBus Expo 2008</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/eurobus-expo-08.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/eurobus-expo-08.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is displaying a total of five vehicles from its UK bus and coach range, including its hybrid bus concept, at EuroBus Expo 2008.</description></item><item><title>Mark Grant appointed Sales Director</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/mark-grant.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/mark-grant.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Mark Grant has been appointed to the role of Sales Director – Bus, Coach and Engines with effect from 15 September 2008.</description></item><item><title>New workshop consumables range launched</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/workshop-consumables.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/workshop-consumables.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Reinforcing its intention to provide a true one-stop shop for as many of its customers as possible, Scania is launches a new range of products known as Workshop Consumables.</description></item><item><title>UK's first 12.9-metre two axle Scania Berkhof Axial 70 coaches for Clarkes of London</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/berkhof-axial.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/berkhof-axial.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Clarkes of London, one of southern England’s best-known coach operators, has recently taken delivery of seven new Scania Berkhof coaches, the first four-wheel Scania chassis to be equipped with 12.9-metre overall length Berkhof Axial 70 Highline bodies.</description></item><item><title>Scania awarded accreditation for Driver CPC Periodic Training</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/driver-cpc-periodic-training.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/driver-cpc-periodic-training.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has been awarded Centre Accreditation as a provider of Driver CPC Periodic Training by JAUPT, the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training.</description></item><item><title>Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP makes fact-finding visit to Scania's award winning training centre</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/david-cameron-visit.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/david-cameron-visit.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Conservative leader the David Cameron made a fact-finding visit to the Technical Training Centre of truck, bus and coach manufacturer Scania in Loughborough.</description></item><item><title>Scania appoints Director of Workshop-Related Services</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/kirk-freezer.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/kirk-freezer.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Kirk Freezer has been appointed to the new position of Director of Workshop-Related Services for Scania (Great Britain) Limited</description></item><item><title>35 Scania OnBoard systems for Continental Express</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/onboard-systems.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/onboard-systems.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Continental Express has fitted Scania OnBoard fleet management systems to each of their 35 vehicles</description></item><item><title>Scania Apprentice Programme wins Training Quality Standard award</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/apprentice-programme-award.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/apprentice-programme-award.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The Scania Apprentice Programme has been presented with a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Training Quality Standard.</description></item><item><title>Scania at Seawork 2008</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/seawork-2008.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/seawork-2008.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>In addition to three marine engines on the Scania stand, (Q9), a total of four Scania-powered vessels are scheduled to be on display at Seawork 2008.  The three engines being shown are a DI12M, a DI16M and a DI16M cutaway exhibit.</description></item><item><title>Scania appoints Bus and Coach Regional Account Manager for the South East</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/bus-coach-regional-account-manager.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/bus-coach-regional-account-manager.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Graham Tkaczyk, 59, has been appointed to the position of Bus and Coach Regional Account Manager – South East by Scania (Great Britain) Limited.  In his new role Graham will be responsible for all sales of new buses and coaches to independent operators throughout the region.</description></item><item><title>Scania maintains the fleet at Tesco's Goole regional distribution centre</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/tesco-goole.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/tesco-goole.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has been appointed by Tesco to manage and operate the vehicle maintenance unit at its new Goole regional distribution centre...</description></item><item><title>Scania at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2008</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/commercial-vehicle-show-2008.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/commercial-vehicle-show-2008.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Four new models, UK debut for Euro 5 engine range and the widest ever range of products and services promoted under the banner of Scania Total Transport Solutions.</description></item><item><title>First Scania R-series tractor units for Panic Transport</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/r-series-tractor-for-panic-transport.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/r-series-tractor-for-panic-transport.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Panic Transport (Contracts) Limited of Rugby has taken delivery of its first two Scania R-series trucks. Supplied by Keltruck Limited, the West Bromwich-based Scania dealer for the Midlands, both vehicles are 420 horsepower R 420 LA6x2/4MNA twin-steer tractor units.</description></item><item><title>First Scania Irizar coach for Johnsons</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/irizar-coach-for-johnsons.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/irizar-coach-for-johnsons.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire-based coach and bus operator Johnsons Quality Coach and Bus Travel, has placed an order with Scania (Great Britain) Limited for its first Scania Irizar PB luxury touring coach.</description></item><item><title>Scania Mobile Engineers take to the web</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/mobile-engineers-take-to-web.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/mobile-engineers-take-to-web.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania's recently launched Mobile Engineering programme now has its own presence on the internet following the introduction of a dedicated microsite for the service at www.scania.co.uk/mobileengineering.</description></item><item><title>Chambers leads the way with innovation and investment</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/chambers-leads-the-way.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/chambers-leads-the-way.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Chambers, Northern Ireland's largest private coach operator, has invested a total of £5m in 14 state-of-the-art Scania Irizar coaches and an extensive new operating centre located on the outskirts of the central Ulster town of Moneymore.</description></item><item><title>Fleet management redefined with Scania OnBoard</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/fleet-management-redefined.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2008/fleet-management-redefined.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has launched Scania OnBoard, an entirely refocused fleet management proposition based solely upon providing fleet managers with the information they need to run their fleets more effectively.</description></item><item><title>UK Pallets re-equip with Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/uk-pallets-re-equip-with-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/uk-pallets-re-equip-with-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>UK Pallets Limited, a division of Business Post Group, has taken delivery of 30 Scania trucks as part of an extensive fleet renewal process. A further two vehicles are now on order which will see the entire UK Pallets core heavy truck fleet converted to Scania.</description></item><item><title>Travel West Midlands opts for Scania repair and maintenance contracts on 60 new buses</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/travel-west-opts-for-scania-repair-and-maintenance-contracts.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/travel-west-opts-for-scania-repair-and-maintenance-contracts.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Travel West Midlands, a member of National Express Group plc and the UK's largest regional bus operator outside of London, is taking delivery of 60 new Scania OmniLink buses for service in the central Birmingham area.</description></item><item><title>Scania on show at opening of UK's first large-scale ethanol fuel plant</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/opening-of-uk-first-ethanol-fuel-plant.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/opening-of-uk-first-ethanol-fuel-plant.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The UK's first ethanol-powered heavy bus, a doubledeck Scania OmniCity, was on hand to carry VIPs on a guided tour at the official opening of British Sugar's new ethanol fuel production centre at Wissington, Norfolk recently. As the country's first such plant, Wissington is set to produce 70 million litres of ethanol annually.</description></item><item><title>Scania extends its service reach with Mobile Engineers</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/extended-service-reach-with-mobile-engineers.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/extended-service-reach-with-mobile-engineers.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has extended the range and scope of its UK aftersales service with the introduction of an 70-strong nationwide fleet of Mobile Engineers.</description></item><item><title>Reading Transport places UK's largest ever order for ethanol-powered buses</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/reading-transport-places-order-for-ethanol-powered-buses.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/reading-transport-places-order-for-ethanol-powered-buses.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Reading Transport Limited has placed a groundbreaking order for 14 ethanol-powered Scania Omnibodied buses in a move which represents a major shift towards the use of sustainable fuels by one of Britain's leading bus operators.</description></item><item><title>Wreford's Transport celebrate with Scania EGR</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/wreford-transport-celebrate-with-scania-egr.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/wreford-transport-celebrate-with-scania-egr.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Old-established Northampton-based family firm Wreford's Transport has celebrated the contribution made by its long-serving drivers with the purchase of its first Scania truck, a Topline-cabbed R420 6x2/4MNA twin-steer tractor unit with a 420hp Euro 4 Scania EGR engine.</description></item><item><title>Carl puts his Young European Truck Driver life-saving skills into practice</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/carl-puts-yetd-life-saving-skills-into-practice.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/carl-puts-yetd-life-saving-skills-into-practice.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Twenty-seven-year-old Stamford, Lincolnshire man Carl Buddle, a contestant in this year's Young European Truck Driver competition, had to put the life-saving skills he had learnt in preparation for the contest into practice just hours after qualifying for the event's UK Final.</description></item><item><title>United Kingdom's top young truck drivers announced</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/uk-top-yetd-announced.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/uk-top-yetd-announced.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Success means William Herron of Dromore, Co. Down, Northern Ireland now moves a step closer to winning a brand new Scania truck valued at 100,000 Euros.</description></item><item><title>Finalists for the UK Final of Young European Truck Driver 2007 anounced</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/finalists-for-uk-final-of-yetd-2007-anounced.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/finalists-for-uk-final-of-yetd-2007-anounced.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The two qualifying events for this year's Young European Truck Driver competition have now determined the 12 young drivers who will compete against Lee Graves, the reigning UK Young Truck Driver, for the chance to represent the UK at the 2007 Young European Truck Driver Final.</description></item><item><title>Bristol Fruit Sales distributes with Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/bristol-fruit-sales-distributes-with-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/bristol-fruit-sales-distributes-with-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Fresh produce distributor, Bristol Fruit Sales (Market) Limited, has once again selected Scania as its preferred fleet choice with two Scania rigids and two twin-steer tractor units recently added to this growing West Country operator's fleet.</description></item><item><title>Dr Stephen Ladyman MP debates the case for biofuels at Scania-organised environmental conference</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-organised-environmental-conference.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-organised-environmental-conference.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>At a major environmental conference staged by truck, bus and coach manufacturer Scania yesterday (Tuesday 26 June) and entitled Responsible Road Transport: Fuelling the Challenge, Minister of State for Transport, Dr Stephen Ladyman MP discussed the potential role of biofuels in delivering a greener transport future.</description></item><item><title>Scania (Great Britain) Limited wins its largest ever bus and coach order</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-wins-largest-bus-coach-order.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-wins-largest-bus-coach-order.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania (Great Britain) Limited has won its largest ever single order for buses and coaches with the announcement that National Express Group has selected 300 Scania vehicles for delivery over the coming three years.</description></item><item><title>New Managing Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/new-managing-director-for-sgb.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/new-managing-director-for-sgb.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Hans-Christer Holgersson has been appointed to the position of Managing Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited with effect from 1 September 2007.</description></item><item><title>Three Scania EGR equipped trucks for Darch Oil</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-egr-trucks-for-darch-oil.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-egr-trucks-for-darch-oil.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>West Country oil products specialist Darch Oil has selected a Scania R-series tractor unit and two P-series rigids for its Yeovil, Somerset-based distribution fleet.</description></item><item><title>Scania Total Transport Solutions</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-total-transport-solutions.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-total-transport-solutions.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania Total Transport Solutions is the name of a new range of products and services from Scania which have been designed to assist operators in all aspects of their businesses from vehicle acquisition to on-going maintenance and repair requirements.</description></item><item><title>Scania at SED 2007</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-at-sed-2007.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-at-sed-2007.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is exhibiting three rigid trucks and two industrial engines at this year's SED exhibition, which is to be held at Rockingham Motor Speedway, Corby, Northamptonshire, 22-24 May.</description></item><item><title>75 high-spec Scania EGR tractor units for RT Keedwell</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/75-high-spec-scania-egr-tractor-units-for-rt-keedwell.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/75-high-spec-scania-egr-tractor-units-for-rt-keedwell.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Highbridge, Somerset-based transport and distribution specialist, R. T. Keedwell Group, has opted for 75 Scania EGR tractor units as the company begins to renew and extend its fleet with Euro 4 trucks.</description></item><item><title>Scania at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2007</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/commercial-vehicle-show-2007.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/commercial-vehicle-show-2007.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>An entirely new concept known as Scania Total Transport Solutions and a flagship V8 tractor unit, the Scania Griffin, are being launched at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show.  Also on display on the Scania stand, number 2221 in Hall 2, will be three Scania EGR Euro 4 vehicles, comprising two Scania R-series tractor units and a Scania P-series rigid and exhibition areas devoted to Young European Truck Driver 2007, the Scania Driver Experience, Scania Fleet Management and Scania Used Trucks.</description></item><item><title>New ownership for TruckEast</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/new-ownership-for-trucktast.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/new-ownership-for-trucktast.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>TruckEast Limited, the Scania dealer for East Anglia, will be under new ownership from 1 April 2007 following an offer to purchase by a management team from within the Scania organisation led by John Biggin, Managing Director of Keltruck Limited, the Scania dealer for the Midlands. </description></item><item><title>JS Power promotes RME biodiesel with Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/js-power-promotes-rme-biodiesel.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/js-power-promotes-rme-biodiesel.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Hull-based generator set manufacturer JS Power Limited has recently delivered its first 100% rapeseed methyl ester (RME) fuelled Scania-powered system.  </description></item><item><title>Scania (Great Britain) Limited appoints Industrial &amp; Marine Engine Sales Manager</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-appoints-industrial-marine-engine-sales-manager.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/scania-appoints-industrial-marine-engine-sales-manager.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Ray Johnson has been appointed to the position of Industrial and Marine Engine Sales Manager for Scania (Great Britain) Limited.</description></item><item><title>David Cameron visits Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/david-cameron-visits-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/david-cameron-visits-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Conservative leader briefed on transport developments and alternative fuels during a fact-finding trip to Sweden.</description></item><item><title>Scania launches Young European Truck Driver 2007</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/yetd-2007-launch.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/yetd-2007-launch.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>A top prize of a Scania R-series truck awaits the overall winner as Europe's largest truck driving competition returns once more.</description></item><item><title>Largest ever UK order from Eddie Stobart Limited</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/largest-eddie-stobart-order.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/largest-eddie-stobart-order.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>More than 500 trucks specified by the best-known name in the British transport industry. </description></item><item><title>The Scania Driver Experience</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/chambers-leads-the-way.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2007/chambers-leads-the-way.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The Scania Driver Experience – in which Scania (Great Britain) Limited is investing over £600,000 – is the company's own truck and bus driving tuition programme and the only driver training scheme operated by a global vehicle manufacturer. </description></item><item><title>The Driver and the Prize</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/the-driver-and-the-prize.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/the-driver-and-the-prize.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The Young European Truck Driver competition is back again for 2007 with a top prize of a brand new Scania R-series truck valued at 100,000 Euros.</description></item><item><title>Scania secures major orders at Euro Bus Expo 2006</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-secures-major-orders-at-euro-bus-expo-2006.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-secures-major-orders-at-euro-bus-expo-2006.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania has secured several major orders for its latest bus and coach models during the Euro Bus Expo at the NEC.</description></item><item><title>Scania Truck Gear takes to the road</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-truck-gear-takes-to-the-road.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-truck-gear-takes-to-the-road.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Drivers looking to stay abreast of the latest trends and fashions have something to look forward to as Scania is to take its innovative new range of designer clothing and accessories out on the road in a specially created event known as the Scania Truck Gear Roadshow.</description></item><item><title>Britain's top fleet driver named</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/britains-top-fleet-driver.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/britains-top-fleet-driver.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Congratulations to Allan (Billy) Billingham, winner of the Scania-sponsored Fleet Driver of the Year category at this year's Motor Transport Awards.</description></item><item><title>Dealer of the Year</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/dealer-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/dealer-of-the-year.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Congratulations to Scania dealer Haydock Commercial Vehicles Limited, which has been voted Dealer of the Year at the 2006 Motor Transport Awards.</description></item><item><title>Scania's new UK range of Euro 4 buses and coaches</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/new-range-of-scania-euro-4-buses-and-coaches.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/new-range-of-scania-euro-4-buses-and-coaches.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Following the introduction of a number of new models Scania's line-up of Euro 4 buses and coaches for the UK market is now complete.</description></item><item><title>New Flagship for the Mansfield Group</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/flagship-for-mansfield-group.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/flagship-for-mansfield-group.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Stoke-on-Trent vehicle rescue and recovery specialist, The Mansfield Group, has taken delivery of a new flagship model Scania recovery truck from West Pennine Trucks Limited, Stoke-on-Trent.</description></item><item><title>Scania Low Entry Chassis Cab Launched at CIWM 2006</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-low-entry-launched-at-ciwm.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-low-entry-launched-at-ciwm.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is launching a new chassis cab for the municipal market at the CIWM 2006 waste management and recycling exhibition.</description></item><item><title>Major order for Scania EGR Euro 4 tractor units from Maritime Transport</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/major-order-for-scania-egr-euro-4-tractor-units.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/major-order-for-scania-egr-euro-4-tractor-units.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Felixstowe-headquartered Maritime Transport Limited, the UK's largest privately-owned container transport specialist, has ordered 43 Scania Euro 4 tractor units with Scania EGR for delivery in the Autumn.</description></item><item><title>First Scania Omnicity Double Deckers for London United</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/first-scania-omnicity-for-london-united.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/first-scania-omnicity-for-london-united.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>The first Scania OmniCity double deck buses for London are set to enter service later this year following an order for 15 from London United.</description></item><item><title>Scania enters the fashion arena with the launch of Scania Truck Gear</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-launches-truck-gear.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-launches-truck-gear.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is breaking new ground with the launch of a lifestyle range of clothing and accessories known as Scania Truck Gear.</description></item><item><title>Scania at Commercial Vehicle Show 2006</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-at-commercial-vehicle-show.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-at-commercial-vehicle-show.aspx</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania will be exhibiting a selection of trucks from its award winning R- and P-series range on stand number 2451 in Hall 2, at Commercial Vehicle Show 2006.</description></item><item><title>Scania launches new 'Essentials' parts programme</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-launches-essentials-programme.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-launches-essentials-programme.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Reinforcing its commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service and underscoring its confidence in its parts supply chain, Scania is launching a new aftermarket parts programme. </description></item><item><title>Business Development Director appointed by Scania (Great Britain) Limited</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/business-development-director-appointed.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/business-development-director-appointed.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Tim Pugh, 40, has been appointed to the position of Business Development Director for Scania (Great Britain) Limited.</description></item><item><title>Scania Truck Rental celebrates its tenth anniversary</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-truck-rental-celebrates-its-tenth-anniversary.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-truck-rental-celebrates-its-tenth-anniversary.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania Truck Rental, a business area of Scania (Great Britain) Limited, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2006. </description></item><item><title>Scania Establishes Network of Regional Bus and Coach Centres</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/regional-bus-and-coach-centres.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/regional-bus-and-coach-centres.aspx</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>To further enhance the levels of service provided to the UK's bus and coach operators, Scania is establishing a network of 17 Bus and Coach Regional Centres around the country.</description></item><item><title>Scania Takes a Leading Role at Bioalcohol Fuels Foundation Conference</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-takes-lead-at-biofuel-foundation-conference.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/scania-takes-lead-at-biofuel-foundation-conference.aspx</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Scania is taking a leading role at a forthcoming conference being organised by the BioAlcohol Fuels Foundation (BAFF) and to be held at Imperial College London on Wednesday 22 March 2006.</description></item><item><title>LSS Waste Management Recycles with Scania</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/lss-waste-management-recycles-with-scania.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/lss-waste-management-recycles-with-scania.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>LSS Waste Management Limited, the Leeds-based recycling and waste management specialist, has recently taken delivery of eight Scania P-series rigid trucks and now has placed an order for a further seven for its rapidly growing fleet.</description></item><item><title>Payload and Productivity for Brett</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/payload-and-productivity-for-brett.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/payload-and-productivity-for-brett.aspx</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>A total of 33 Scania rigid tippers and tractor units for bulk tipping work are currently being supplied to Faversham, Kent-based Brett Aggregates by Scania (Great Britain) Limited's Sittingbourne and Tilmanstone, Kent, depots.</description></item><item><title>High Specification Tractor Units for Shirley's Transport Limited</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/high-spec-tractors-for-shirley-transport.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/high-spec-tractors-for-shirley-transport.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Shirley's Transport Limited, the Cellarhead, near Stoke-on-Trent-based bulk liquid transportation specialist has recently introduced eight 44-tonnes gross train weight Scania twin-steer tractor units into service. </description></item><item><title>Testers' Choice</title><link>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/testers-choice.aspx</link><guid>http://www.scania.co.uk/about-scania/media/press-releases/2006/testers-choice.aspx</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0000</pubDate><description>Nobody road tests more trucks every year than Commercial Motor magazine, so when it publishes its annual Testers' Choice of best trucks driven, people take notice.</description></item>
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