Mr Osborne said that one the three pillars of the Spending Review would be growth, ‘to give Britain the education, enterprise and economic infrastructure it needs to win the global race’. In his speech, he said that the Department for Transport will make a 9% saving in its day-to-day resource budget, with the running costs […]
The agreement, which follows the deal on emissions for cars, also recognises that the EU needs stricter fuel economy and CO2 emissions standards for vans in 2025 together with the Parliament’s proposed range of 105-120g/km for the average new van sold in 2025. The deal struck, which is subject to ratification by Member States, will […]
As head of national accounts, Tattersall will be responsible for a team of 10 national account managers currently managing more than £120m worth of fleet business annually. ATS Euromaster’s key national accounts range from major leasing, rental and utilities fleets, to some of the country’s most recognised logistics operators, including Eddie Stobart, TNT and Hoyer Group. […]
Wrench succeeds Chris Sharp, who takes on the role of managing director of Renault Trucks' wholly owned dealer group, Renault Truck Commercials. In his new role, Wrench will be responsible for developing the strategy and management of all of Renault Trucks’ aftersales activity in the UK. He will work with Renault Trucks UK’s managing director, Gino Costa, […]
Racked out to carry tools and equipment, the new Sprinters are all medium-length models and arrived via Northside Truck & Van, Hull. The same dealer also supplied Bradbury Group last December with its first Mercedes-Benz vans; five Long-bodied Sprinter 313 CDIs that are used to deliver product. These vehicles have already clocked-up almost 40,000 miles […]
The latest round of research released from the report found that 45% of van drivers, and 40% of fleet operators, felt that sat nav is an essential feature on a new van, coming ahead of parking sensors, Bluetooth and vehicle trackers as well as driver comforts such as electric windows, heated mirrors and air conditioning. […]
The company has rolled out an advanced TomTom system – featuring integrated tracking, navigation and vehicle diagnostic devices – across its entire 192-strong commercial fleet. The aim of the investment is to provide customers with reliable ETAs, ensure Xylem drivers arrive at site, on time, and generate substantial fuel and efficiency savings. TomTom's ecoPLUS fuel […]
The new Cargo derivative replaces the tandem seat on the standard Twizy with a lockable door giving access to a 180-litre boot capable of accepting loads up to 75kg. The Twizy Cargo is also set to offer low running costs that Renault says could save businesses hundred of pounds per year. This includes a low […]
The paper finds that the shortfall in LCVs entering the used vehicle market could be as many as two million units across Europe, at its most extreme in Spain, although other major markets will also have marked shortfalls of used LCVs. With many SMEs not having sufficient funds to afford a new LCV, the paper […]
Based on a 7.5-tonne DAF LF 45 chassis, it is the work of Gray & Adams’ Specialist Vehicles Division and built to full Prisoner Escort & Custody Service Contractor specification. Designers at Gray & Adams’ head office in Fraserburgh employed various measures including minimising floor thickness without compromising strength, and fitting a vertical exhaust, to […]
