April 2013

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    CV Show: Telogis showcases fuel card capabilities

    The company provides a comprehensive, cloud-based software platform for fleets that require mobile applications, real-time work order management, dynamic routing, commercial navigation and telematics for their mobile workforces. At the CV Show, Telogis is showcasing its Telogis Fuel Module, which combines fuel card data with location applications to enable enterprises to manage fuel spend seamlessly. […]

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    GAZ Group kicks-off production of GAZelle NEXT LCV

    The model will be offered as a drop-side truck with standard and long cargo platforms and will serve as the base for a full range of light commercial vehicles with GVW of 2.8 to 5 tonnes, including passenger/cargo modifications with a two-row cab, frame buses with 19 seats, full-metal vans and minibuses, as well as […]

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    CV Show 2013: Mercedes-Benz showcases widest-ever range

    The show will see the UK debut of the new Citan van as well as the world show debut for the new Atego model (left). The new Arocs construction truck and the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid both make their CV Show debuts while the special Vito Effect, which combines the styling and driving of the […]

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    CV Show 2013: Citroen Berlingo Electric debuts

    The model builds on Citroën's UK market experience with electric LCVs, gained with the first generation Berlingo Electrique van, launched in 1998 and on sale until 2005. The new Berlingo Electric features a permanent magnet synchronous 49kW electric motor and 22.5kWh lithium ion battery pack, giving an official NEDC of up to 106 miles (170Km), […]

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    CV Show Preview

    Mercedes-Benz Atego breaks cover Mercedes-Benz will use the CV Show to give the new Atego light truck its global launch. Spanning 6.5 tonnes GVW to 16.0 tonnes GVW, the latest Atego will come with new four and six-cylinder engines that will meet the new Euro 6 emissions limits. The 5.1-litre four-cylinder engines will be available with […]

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    Peugeot Expert

    Automatic transmissions and automated manual gearboxes have become increasingly popular in the car market and we are now seeing a similar, if slightly slower, move to self-shifting boxes in vans. There are a number of automated manuals available – VW’s excellent DSG, the Renault/Vauxhall Quickshift/Tecshift, Fiat’s Comfort-Matic, while Mercedes has continued to market full auto […]

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    Europcar incorporates new UK fleet branding on Peugeot vans

    The vans feature the “Moving your way” tagline and are available for hire across the UK. The company said the move will help build awareness of the message that Europcar is focused on enhancing the rental experience from start to finish. Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group, said: ‘We’re excited to see our new […]

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    Mercedes comments on strong CV performance in March

    The company said that the new Citan got off to a great start, with 199 new compact vans being registered in the first full month of customer sales. Over 200 Euro-V Vito Taxis have been registered YTD, over 26% more than Q1 2012. Actros led the heavy trucks divisions' performance, with registrations rallying 60.8% in […]

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    Renault Master makes the grade for Masons Moving Group

    Supplied through Renault Trucks South West, they are the first Renaults to join the company's 12-strong fleet of DAF and Scania. The new vehicles will be dedicated to supporting the company's European and International removal and packing service for businesses and homes across the UK. Gordon Mason, owner of Masons Moving Group, said: ‘We had […]

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    Nissan NV400 SE

    Now you can add a third marque to that last pairing, as Renault’s alliance partner Nissan finally gets its hands on the big van chassis, grafting on its own corporate front end to produce the NV400. To be fair, the Nissan grille and lights look like they were designed to be there from the start […]

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