Katie Beck

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    Truckman launches new hardtop range for the 2016 Hilux

    Designed to incorporate a range of features, each of the new hardtops transform the truck bed into a secure storage space.The Grand’s high quality specification includes new hidden seal design and tailgate configuration plus remote central locking, roof bars, sliding bulk-head window, automatic interior light, tinted windows and vinyl lining. Among the key features […]

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    Renault embarks on Pro+ Business Roadshow for SMEs

    Commencing at Cheshire’s Oulton Park, the Renault Pro+ Business Booster Roadshow will highlight the three elements that make up the Renault Pro+ brand: specific products that meet customers’ requirements, services dedicated to LCV buyers and a specific dealer network that offers enhanced benefits to LCV customers. As part of the Renault Pro+ Business Booster […]

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    Road Test: Renault Kangoo

    Renault was among the first to announce the availability of a complete line-up of Euro 6 engines for Kangoo, a year before the introduction of the emission standard on September 1 this year. Though offering the same 75hp, 90hp and 110hp outputs as the Euro 5 motors, torque rises by around 20Nm on each engine. […]

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    Road to Logistics programme launched to attract new talent to industry

    The organisation, launched at the Microlise Transport Conference, is a close collaboration between Microlise executive director Bob Harbey and Road Haulage Association (RHA) chief executive Richard Burnett. Additional support will be provided by Care after Combat, the charity chaired by Jim Davidson OBE. Road to Logistics will seek to give veterans and reformed offenders […]

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    Activa Contracts strengthens LCV team with new appointment

    LCVs have for several years been an important part of Activa Contracts’ business with more than 25% of its contract hire fleet being formed by sub-3.5 tonne load carriers. The new development coincides with a period of record growth in van registrations which were 3.3% up in the first four months of 2016, following […]

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    TruTac to present innovatons at Microlise Transport Conference

    Over 1,000 delegates are expected at this year's conference. The TruTac team will be on hand to demonstrate how the systems can help to play a vital role to ensure compliance, safety and efficiency for fleet operators in the commercial road transport sector. “We have just had a very successful three days at this […]

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    Visitor enthusiasm not dampened by weather at Fleet Show 2016

    Visitors enjoyed a stunning array of cars available to drive on three different circuits of Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix track. Manufacturers were kept busy all day with back-to-back test drives, gaining new leads and demonstrating their vehicles to delighted fleet industry professionals. The Show also featured an extensive indoor exhibition of fleet service […]

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    WDH reduces fleet costs and improves tenant satisfaction with Alphabet

    Supported by Alphabet’s management of funding and maintenance costs, as well as focus on reducing vehicle downtime in 2015, WDH reports that the fleet has contributed to a 2% reduction in the cost per property of the responsive repair service.  WDH required bidders, who tendered within the CCS Framework, to accommodate its existing terms […]

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    Bevan celebrates 40th anniversary with new HQ announcement

    Managing director Anthony Bevan made the announcement on the company’s Commercial Vehicle Show stand at the Birmingham NEC, where it was promoting its range of truck and van services. Located close to Junction 9 of the M6, the new base in Wednesbury, West Midlands, comprises a 17,000 sq ft factory and 5,000 sq ft […]

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    Commercial vehicle output subdued following 2015 boom

    8,398 CVs were built in Britain last month, down -13.0% compared with the previous year as the market rebalanced following a particularly strong performance in March 2015. First quarter production volumes remained stable, rising 0.9% on 2015 and marking the strongest quarter in more than four years. The growth was driven by overseas demand, […]

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