April 2013

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    ECWVTA changes are prime time to review mods, says Venson

    That’s the message from Venson Automotive Solutions, which says that although the introduction of the Van Enhancement Scheme N1 reduces some of the approval burden for vehicle modifications – such as shelving or ply-lining – many changes still potentially fall under WVTA ECWVTA requirements. As a result, Venson is advising fleet managers to take the […]

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    Most fleet operators unaffected by bank holidays

    The vehicle tracking website, which represents more than 50 tracking and telematics companies across a wide range of technologies, surveyed 100 car, van and HGV fleet operators in the week commencing 1st April and found that almost two-thirds (62.1%) had not been affected in any way by the bank holiday. And although more than a […]

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    VW Transporter BlueMotion

    Somewhat confusingly, VW offers both BlueMotion Technology on a number of vans, and a specific BlueMotion model. BlueMotion Technology (BMT) is available on both the 84hp and 114hp versions of VW’s stalwart Transporter, with a variety of body lengths and heights and a range of gross weights. The BMT package includes cruise control, low rolling […]

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    Mercedes-Benz Citan

    Yes, it’s based on Renault’s Kangoo line-up, but Mercedes has put quite a bit of work into making Citan look and feel different to its French cousin. As well as the new front end, with that dominant three-pointed star grille, there is a new interior with a solid feeling dash and controls. Mercedes says that […]

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    Agility Fleet launches "Specialist Van Leasing" division

    Dubbed Specialist Van Leasing, the new division manages the bespoke build and customisation of light commercial vehicles, up to a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes. The company says its highly skilled team has a wealth of experience in the fleet leasing and management industry, offering an expert consultancy service and converting the vehicles accordingly. Along […]

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    NR Evans report fuel economy savings with New Actros

    Supplied by South Wales dealer Euro Commercials, all are New Actros 2542 models with 420hp straight-six engines and StreamSpace cabs. NR Evans, a leading temperature-controlled distribution specialist, operates from a network of six depots and annually delivers chilled product worth more than £1bn on behalf of customers such as Dairy Crest, Tesco and Morrisons. The […]

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    Nissan e-NV200

    The e-NV200 is the second of four EVs, which Nissan plans to launch in the next three years, as part of its commitment to a 90% reduction in brand CO2 emissions between 2000 and 2050. So far it’s the only one confirmed as a CV. The van’s drivetrain is based on the LEAF, with a […]

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    Yodel XL delivery service rebrands as Arrow XL

    Having already served over 20 million large-scale deliveries throughout the UK, Arrow XL has adopted a name that CEO, Gary Monk, said is well suited to the company’s long-term ambitions: 'As an organisation, we take a huge amount of pride in what we do, and how we do it. The term ”XL” refers not only […]

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