The iPhone and Android “Hi-Stop” app is being launched to coincide with the UK launch of Iveco’s International Truck of the Year-winning Stralis Hi-Way. The app has a map function that shows every truckstop service station within a 50 mile radius of the user’s location, and lists the key amenities available at each particular stop. […]
Taking place on 11th June 2013 at the Hilton Coventry Hotel, the event will focus extensively on European rules on the construction standards for road vehicles and how it is being introduced on a European-wide basis for Whole Vehicle type Approval. The seminar is also aimed at operators who are considering buying a “one- off” […]
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How is your fleet made up? Peverel Services Ltd provides property-related services throughout the UK including property management, letting, security and protection systems as well as property sales and insurance. The fleet of 360 vehicles are contract hired with full maintenance over three years. The scope of vehicle choice is vast and varied from small […]
Although the introduction of the Van Enhancement Scheme has removed the requirement for UK-based van manufacturers and bodybuilders to seek Type Approval on basic vehicle modifications, more bespoke vehicles will still have to go through more rigorous or individual testing. Buhagiar points out that the update to the legislation will mean purchasers, funders and operators […]
Fuel efficiency, value for money and payload capacity were essential vehicle criteria for Allianz Global Assistance, and every Transporter has been converted to enable its technicians to carry all the essential equipment they need while on the road, including a compact recovery trailer, diagnostic equipment and dedicated storage for jack, axle stands, tools, common vehicle […]
The OFT said the announcement covered three separate admitted infringements of competition law covering market sharing, price coordination or exchange of commercially sensitive information in relation to the distribution of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles. It added that two of the infringements relate to the distribution of vans involving Cicely and Northside between 15 January 2008 and […]
Local Government Ombudsman Dr Jane Martin has found that TfL sent inaccurate information to van owners about compliance with changes to the Low Emission Zone, which became effective on 3 January 2012. In her report, issued today (5 February), Dr Martin says TfL made several fundamental errors in notifying owners, including failure to make adequate […]
The Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) is offering public sector organisations a subsidy of £3,430 per vehicle in a move to help such organisations become early adopters of low carbon vehicles. The grant is available on any Ashwoods Hybrid Transit LCV and covers the entire extra cost of the Ashwoods system.However […]
The Van Excellence initiative aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. To support this, the conferences will give van operators the opportunity to obtain the best advice from a practical, operational viewpoint, giving them peace of mind surrounding the operation of […]
Five leasing companies, six major fleet operators and three used value guides visited Nissan's Barcelona production facility and drove the e-NV200 as well as a diesel NV200 and the LEAF. Attendees also had the chance to meet with the e-NV200 development team to discuss their thoughts on all aspects of the vehicle, including how it […]
