Commercial Motor Features 2008

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DATE	THEME	FEATURES
03 January	Buyers’ Guide	CM’s annual roundup of all the commercial vehicles available on the UK market
10 January	Finance & insurance	The future - design, technology and business All about insurance groups
17 January	Business Special	12-page special report
24 January	Trailers	Aerodynamic test on double-deck trailers Recruitment
31 January	Fuels, lubes, alt fuels	AdBlue market survey Synthetic oils Software/telematics
07 February	Bodybuilding	Fuel efficiency influence on bodies, eg Luton vans Focus on body repair
14 February	Service & workshop	Servicing � manufacturer, DIY or third-party? Responsibilities of workshop managers Workshop product roundup Recruitment
21 February	Construction	Safe tipping - H&S advice How do owner-drivers get a fair deal?
28 February	Tyre special	Tyre product roundup and technology update In-service tyre trial - introduction Software/telematics
06 March	Unthemed	Top10 tips on PR for operators Technology update
13 March	Environmental and materials handling	Review of latest ADR requirements Intermodal transport review � by road/rail Recruitment
20 March	Parts & aftermarket	Focus on manufacturer breakdown services
27 March	Heavy transport	Focus on extreme operations Software/telematics
03 April	Finance & insurance	How finance companies are moving into new areas Get the best deal from your dealer
10 April	CV Show special	CV Show 15-17 April Recruitment
17 April	Trailers	Advertising on trailers � the economics Trailer business report
24 April	Fuels, lubes, alt fuels	TipEx08 advance feature When the oil runs out... Fuel monitoring equipment and systems Software/telematics
01 May	Business Special	12-page special report
08 May	Bodybuilding	TipEx08 preview Aero kit for rigids � practical test Recruitment
15 May	Service & workshop	SED 13-15 May Tipper 2008 Pt.1 Breakdown services - manufacturer, DIY or third-party? Spotlight on fire extinguishers Workshop product roundup
22 May	Construction	TipEx 23-25 May TipEx08 Show Guide Tipper 2008 Pt.2 Tipper business report
29 May	Safety	Review of safety equipment and systems Software/telematics
05 June	Environmental and materials handling	Is JIT an environmental luxury? Training for TME operators
12 June	Parts & aftermarket	CIWM 10-12 June Fitting accessories, review and warranty issues Recruitment
19 June	Unthemed	What can the trade associations offer? Technology update
26 June	Heavy transport	Specialist training for heavy transport Software/telematics
03 July	Finance & insurance	Top 10 ways to improve your profits How much does your money really cost?
10 July	Trailers	Trailer 2008 Recruitment
17 July	Business Special	12-page special report
24 July	Fuels, lubes, alt fuels	Alternative fuels update Fuel cards security Software/telematics
31 July	Bodybuilding	Advances in new material technology
07 August	Service & workshop	Trailer refurbishment services Workshop product roundup
14 August	Construction	Truck-mounted crane Buyers’ Guide Olympics - winners and losers in E London Recruitment
21 August	Environmental and materials handling	RWM Preview Saving money on greener premises Intermodal transport review - by road/sea
28 August	Unthemed	Software/telematics Technology update
04 September	Parts & aftermarket	Annual workshop rates survey 2-way comms - mobile phone alternatives
11 September	Heavy transport	Heavy haulage trailer technology Recruitment
18 September	Finance & insurance	RWM 16-18 September Franchising opportunities Administrator - company failure trends
25 September	Trailers	Trailer security review Trailer business report Software/telematics
02 October	Fuels, lubes, alt fuels	IAA preview Keep it clean - fuel storage Braking Supplement
09 October	Bodybuilding	Bodies - off-the-shelf v specialist Refrigerated body/trailer roundup Recruitment
16 October	Business Special	12-page special report
23 October	Service & workshop	IAA 23 Oct-2 November Spotlight on batteries Workshop product roundup Software/telematics
30 October	Winter preparation
06 November	Unthemed	Pimp my van - demand for higher spec and performance vans Technology update
13 November	Construction	Sheeting systems - review and practical test Public sector � any opportunities left? Recruitment
20 November	Environmental and materials handling	On-board weighing review Parcel test
27 November	Parts & aftermarket	How has insurance legislation affected used vehicle warranties? Adding value and flexibility to your van Software/telematics
04 December	Heavy transport	Focus on international operations
11 December	Unthemed	Recruitment
18 December	Christmas special

Please note: Feature deadline is 15 days before publication date. Any suggested contributions to features should be sent to colin.barnett@rbi.co.uk no later than four weeks before the issue date to be considered.

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