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• Further details of Fiat's new 2.8-litre direct-injection charge-cooled diesel were unveiled at the Amsterdam show. It develops 121hp (90kW) at 3,600rpm and 285Nm (210Ibft) of torque at 1,800rpm. It replaces the 2.5-litre turbo-diesel at a premium of 2145 (ex-VAT).
• Ford is recalling 66,900 Fiestas and Couriers—including vans—built between July 1995 and June 1996 due to a potential loss of hydraulic fluid in the braking system. Ford dealers will carry out a free modification.
• Michigan, US-based Prestolite Electric has bought Lucas Heavy Duly Electrical (UK), Lucas Ply (South Africa) and a controlling interest in Lucas Indiel (Argentina), putting it in the world's top three suppliers of heavy-duly starter motors and alternators.
• ERE has delivered the first of 31 tractive units to Unigate Dairies Fleet Services' distribution fleet. The EC11.30S1 4x2 tractors, which will operate at 32 tonnes, are all powered by the ESP version of Cummins' M11 engine, rated at either 305hp or 340hp depending on operating conditions.
• Leeds-based contract-hire Firm Triple C has ordered 70 LDV Convoy vans fitted with SkyKing 12.9m hydraulic access platforms. The 4.1tonne GVVV vans have uprated (1,600kg) Front axles, a split charging system and other factory-fitted options. The vehicles will be used for telegraph pole replacement and maintenance by a number of contractors.