Available to order now for late 2013 delivery, the new Transit Connect is priced from £13,921 to £19,130 – representing up to a 7% saving compared to equivalent outgoing models. Available in van, double-cab-in-van and Kombi bodystyles with short-wheelbase (L1) and long-wheelbase (L2) versions, the Ford Transit Connect offers total volumes of 2.9m3 and 3.6m3 […]
The new Mercedes-Benz vans were supplied by Pentagon Commercials and are powered by four-cylinder engines mated to six-speed ECO-Gear manual gearboxes designed to maximise fuel efficiency. First to arrive was a 163hp Vito 116 CDI, with the four that have since entered service all 113 CDIs, which produce 136hp and 310Nm of torque. The Vitos […]
Developed by Ashwoods Automotive Ltd, the efficiency tool helps drivers improve their driving style, fuel efficiency and safety behind the wheel. Autoglass is the first major UK fleet to pilot and roll out the Eco-Drive system, with the company’s trials indicating instant savings of 15% on fuel costs across the 1,100 strong Autoglass fleet, estimated […]
According to the commercial vehicle tyre supplier, the SVC can be programmed with specific information about a customer’s operation before measuring the financial benefits of options including regrooving, retreading, pressure optimisation, turning tyres on the rim and twinning. The tool uses data regarding fleet size, annual mileage, tyre costs, fuel price and current tyre condition […]
The deal means that Days Contract Hire will be responsible for supplying a multi-faceted fleet solutions package, including fleet management services for both cars and commercial vehicles. The vehicles supplied will be used to help distribute £2.5 million of goods and services to more than 800 social housing providers throughout the UK. PfH is […]
The same day courier and logistics company uses Paragon for strategic planning of delivery services throughout the UK covering more than 2,500 daily routes, which amounts to over 5 million time-critical consignments annually. Couriers use a wide range of vehicles, including vans, motorbikes and bicycles. The type of vehicle used depends on where customers are located […]
A total of 4,445 Nissan vans were bought by fleets in the first six months of 2013, a 51% rise over the same period in 2012 from 2,944. Nissan’s LCV market share rose from 3.6% to 4.8% helped by strong NV200 sales growth to 2,336 units, a 114% increase over 2012. The Primastar, Cabstar, NV400 […]
So says road safety charity Brake, which has released data showing that traffic police numbers have been cut by 12% in five years, with some forces suffering 30-40% reductions. Released in conjunction with webuyanycar.com, the data shows that traffic police numbers were down by 31% in Wales and 13% in England despite a 4% increase […]
The Glasgow-based contract hire and leasing company as gradually increased its fitment of Michelin tyres over the past 12 years, and the extended contract cements Michelin as first choice fit on its fleet of 35,000 cars and vans. Arnold Clark administration manager Iain Grant commented: ‘For us, Michelin tyres provide the best mileage compared to any other […]
The awards have been running since 2006 and distinguish public and private sector organisations that are achieving environmental best practice by implementing innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and operate efficient and environmentally friendly fleets. The awards also recognise companies that supply cost and fuel saving products or services to fleets and vehicle operators. The […]
