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These aren't just 60 new Axors..
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SUPERMARKET GIANT Marks & Spencer has taken delivery of 60 Mercedes-Benz Axors fitted with the manufacturer's 12-speed PowerShift automated transmissions.
The tractor units will be powered by 360 and 400hp engines; they will be fitted with standard sleeper cabs. In a bid to improve fuel economy the Axors will be also he equipped with air management kits from Hatcher Components.
Nick Livesey, procure ment manager for M&S Food Logistics, says; "It is now standard policy that all of our trucks have automated transmissions, because experience has proved they deliver enhanced fuel efficiency, as well as reducing strain on the drivers and wear and tear on the driveline."
The Axors will be operated on M&S's behalf by supply chain specialist Gist. Gist engi neering director Sam dc Beaux says:" We knov that an automated transmission is worth ar improvement of at least half a mile per gallor compared with a manually operated gearbox And with a fleet the size of Gist's, which extend: to more than 1,000 powered vehicles, that's very worthwhile saving."
The vehicles were supplied by South Coas dealer Pentagon.