Sabre Security & RF Systems has assigned its long-bodied Citan 109 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY to senior engineer Billy Wells, who installs and services systems throughout the South East. The 90hp diesel engine that powers Sabre’s Citan is enhanced by the additional BlueEFFICIENCY package, with features including the ECO start/stop function, low rolling resistance tyres and optimised […]
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According to SMMT data, total CV registrations increased 30.9% in April to 24,370 units. The market is also up 11.8% during the year so far with 103,312 units registered. Van registrations were again very positive, with a 43% rise last month to 20,751 units in the month. The market is also up 17.6% year-to-date, with […]
EMAS operates a 24-hour emergency service for 4.8 million people across the East Midlands, so its vehicles need to be fully prepared for even the most hazardous conditions. EMAS first tested Michelin’s cold weather tyres at a track day at MIRA in Warwickshire in 2011, and according to fleet general manager Steve Farnsworth, the tyres […]
Commissioned by the BVRLA from Oxford Economics, the study provides some robust, independent data on the size, scope and importance of the vehicle rental and leasing sector. The £14bn is equivalent to £1 in every £90 of UK GDP or the combined local economies of Bath and Bristol. This figure takes into account the operations […]
The FTA study also found that there was an almost 50% failure rate on first time MOTs for vans on UK roads. Ken McCall, managing director of Europcar UK Group, explained: ‘These figures from the FTA go to illustrate something that has been known within the industry for a long time – businesses are holding onto […]
The new 2.1 version will see a host of enhancements and additional functionality including a more sophisticated report writing tool, which will enable faster and more efficient access to specific data during the reporting process. Other benefits include Excel-style browse filtering, improved data rules functionality and an odometer correction tool. Chevin’s two-day customer user group […]
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The announcement follows new research that found repairs to poorly resurfaced roads cost taxpayers £435m over the past two years – the equivalent of filling eight million potholes. The new taskforce will comprise councils, utility companies and business representatives and will look to reduce the cost and disruption caused by roadworks. Cllr Peter Box, chair […]
The contract covers the management, maintenance provision and fleet administration of most of the fleet deployed by Flogas, which varies seasonally between 250 and 400 vehicles, except for the larger bulk trailers and the gas tanks themselves. Twenty-four hour breakdown cover across the UK will also be provided by Fraikin, coordinated from its dedicated call […]
Zanframundo brings more than 12 years’ experience working within the Fiat Group, having held roles within Case New Holland, Fiat Auto, Iveco and Iveco Capital. He takes the new role after more than two years as general manager of Iveco Acentro Spa, the joint venture multi-brand Iveco, Irisbus and New Holland Construction dealership in Sardinia. […]
Bray, who as chairman saw the fleet grow to 55,000 cars, vans and HGVs, said: ‘Developing the business gave me enormous pleasure and excitement, but there comes a time when succession moves to the fore.’ Bray built the business with his wife, Ina, who retired last summer, and was said to be instrumental in ensuring […]
