All 1,506 of the company's vehicles and 100 contractor vehicles are now monitored using the TomTom Business Solutions system. The utilities giant – which supplies gas to 5.8 million customers and includes subsidiaries Southern Gas Networks and Scotland Gas Networks – has reported improvements in response times, ensuring its engineers can respond to call-outs within an […]
The Sport-X is powered by a V6 engine that offers 224hp, and interior details are coordinated to match the purple wrappings. Additional bespoke features include18-inch alloy wheels and customised spoiler and chrome sidebars. The van also gets powerful bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime driving lights, as well as seatbelt reminders for driver and passengers as […]
Fixed penalty fines for most motoring offences including using a hand-held phone will increase significantly on Friday 16thAugust and, simultaneously, the Government is also introducing fines for some careless driving offences such as tailgating. In response, ACFO director Julie Jenner said: ‘Harsher penalties for unsafe driving are to be welcomed. However, ACFO is concerned as to […]
Simon Staton, director of client management for Venson Automotive Solutions, explained: ‘We’ve listened to our customers and have built this solution around their needs. Many said they find the calculation of the Benefit-in-Kind tax challenging, so we’ve created this web-based user-friendly tool to simplify the process.’ The guide has been developed in conjunction with fleet consultancy […]
Quotes are valid for 30 days, and owners of multiple vans qualify for 15% off every additional van that is insured. Direct Line provides cover for a range of vans and commercial vehicles, including pick -ups up to 3.5 tonnes. The policy includes up to £500 worth of cover for tools as standard, as well […]
Posted in:
Other findings include that over the past 12 months average age and mileage increased by 8.3 months and 4,361 miles respectively. According to NAMA, this more than accounts for a fall of £237 in the price of the average LCV lot. Conversion rates showed modest improvements, days on site were reduced and the average number […]
The vehicle safety company says that there has been a sharp rise in the popularity of talking alarms due to the fact that they can highlight various different dangers. Vision Techniques’ Customisable Reversing Alarm can reproduce speech with perfect clarity. The reversing alarm is automatically engaged when you put your vehicle into reverse, sounding a warning […]
The new regulations require UK companies that are listed on the London Stock Exchange to report on their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their annual Directors’ report. It includes reporting on greenhouse gases including methane and nitrous oxides, not just CO2 emissions. Affected companies will need to include a greenhouse gas emissions statement in […]
The offer, available as part of Volkswagen’s national fixed-price brake campaign, will run until 30th September 2013 and is valid on pad and disc replacements. As well as having the brake fluid replaced, customers will receive a 28-point vehicle health check free of charge. Volkswagen technicians will carry out checks on the vehicle’s main wear and […]
Fleets now have until 23rd August to submit their entries for the awards, which recognise 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 […]
