The HDi 90 manual L1 850 Enterprise vans are being allocated to staff involved in flood defence and maintenance work, as well as to EA specialists carrying out environmental management monitoring. The agency will operate its Berlingo vans for a minimum of five years, with the maintenance out-sourced to Hitachi Capital. To meet individual user […]
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The new scheme will complement the original Plugged-in Midlands (PiM) scheme, which offered grant funding towards the capital costs associated with vehicle charging infrastructure, and which ran until the end of March. The latest scheme will continue to encourage the installation of fast and safe charging points, using the latest technology as demanded by all […]
The figures, published by the ACEA, show that the Q1 downturn was seen across all segments. In total, 401,838 new vehicle registrations were recorded. All major markets posted a drop, with the exception of the UK, which saw a 6.6% rise. Performance in other markets ranged from -10.7% in France, to -16.4% in Germany, -18.7% […]
The move sees the introduction of the new Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) scheme to replace the previous Greener Vehicle Discount (GVD) and the Electric Vehicle Discount, although anyone registered for the latter will automatically be transferred to the new ULED. The ULED will be introduced on 1 July 2013 and will provide a single […]
The new partnership sees Northgate provide Aughton Automation with a flexible fleet solution, which includes up to 40 rental vehicles in addition to fleet services such as maintenance and repair, a direct driver line and breakdown and recovery. The driving factor behind the partnership was Northgate’s ability to quickly respond to Aughton Automation’s continually changing […]
The recently launched van/MPV scored a three-star rating, with a 74% rating for adult safety, 69% for child safety, 56% for pedestrian safety and 33% for safety assist. Euro NCAP commented: ‘The new Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi fails to shine in a market segment poorly equipped for safety. With only electronic stability control scoring points in […]
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With revised EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval regulations fast approaching, van manufacturers are increasingly looking at ways in which they can offer ready-bodied vehicles, providing the essential one-stop-shop that their customers want. Nissan has offered a wide range of conversions under its Good To Go banner for some time, adding a number of NV400 bodies […]
Second place went to Martin Candish from the Freight Transport Association, and David Mills from Amec secured third place. The Fleet Driver of the Year is a new and unique driving competition that puts fleet drivers’ skills to the ultimate test through a thorough three-month assessment. The event was launched by ALD Automotive, in association […]
The new contract in the south east takes Fraikin’s responsibility to over 600 vehicles nationwide with the leading superstore, which operates a total of 1500 vehicles across the UK. The deal follows a contract for the supply of 246 vehicles in September 2011, with Sainsbury’s saying it’s pleased with the comprehensive package provided by Fraikin […]
Using the Ctrack system will allow TruckForce to access a wide range of real-time and historical data to ensure that the its fleet is achieving optimum levels of performance. By monitoring driving behaviour such as idling and speeding, the company will in particular target a reduction in fuel usage. The system will also be used by […]
