The high-roof Transit offers 20% more volume than the equivalent low-roof model, resulting in a maximum load area of 8.3 cubic metres. Ford claims that the van's all-steel roof will support a maximum load of 100kg, while the load-through hatch in the bulkhead enables loads up to 3.0m in length, such as pipes or ladders, […]
Border has been trading for more than 22 years and has sites in Melrose, Dumfries and Carlisle. Visitors to the garage in Melrose, situated in St Boswells, will now be able to test drive the Isuzu D-Max, as well as benefit from its dedicated parts and servicing facilities. The Isuzu D-Max is available in three body […]
According to Communities Secretary Eric Pickles, such cameras are being used unfairly, turning drivers into |cash cows|, with nearly a million fines having been issued using "spy cars" and ten million with pictures from static cameras over the last five years. Instead the Government is said to be looking to amending legislation underpinning the Traffic […]
The new technology brings additional features to support static, fixed-route and territory planning as well as more dynamic routing. The Telogis Route Planning Suite ensures that plans are built so that key customers are visited regularly and operations teams can more effectively manage last-minute orders, resulting in increased efficiency, revenue and overall customer satisfaction. Three […]
Of that £80m, £25 million in government funding has been awarded to 15 schemes to help tackle bottlenecks on the local road network, with local councils being invited to submit bids for a share of the remaining £55m being made available. Many of the improvements are expected to be delivered in 2014 and 2015. Transport Secretary […]
‘September finished as predicted: with stock in short supply and prices rising, leading to the trade being more frustrated with the market than I’ve seen in a long time. To complicate matters further, auction houses are seeing a rise in the number of “retail punters” fighting with the trade to buy stock,’ said Hill. ‘In […]
All the vehicles are long wheelbase/standard height models powered by 126bhp 2.0-litre diesel engines, and will be used by TMHUK’s engineers for the company’s national servicing, installation and repair operations, as part of a business fleet that numbers 400 LCVs. Proace joined the Toyota range as a replacement for Hiace earlier this year. The line-up […]
The rentals business joins sister company Motiva Vehicle Contracts – operates a fleet of around 5,000 cars and commercial vehicles – and parent company Motiva Group at its new site in Staffordshire. The move to combine the three operations from their former locations in Stoke-on-Trent is intended to provide a one-stop shop for fleet customers. […]
Robin Haycock has joined the Route Monkey board as non-executive director, bringing a wealth of experience in the EV sector. Haycock is a consultant specialising in sustainability and particularly in smart cities and ultra-low carbon vehicles. Recent roles include EV advisor to the Energy Saving Trust (EST) where he played a significant role in establishing the […]
Specifically designed for the new 2013 D-Max Single Cab, the new product is based on the Truckman Classic hardtop. Designed for use by commercial sectors such as agriculture, construction and the utilities, the Truckman Classic provides broad functionality. Designed and manufactured in Auto Styling Truckman’s recently expanded West Midlands-based factory, the Single Cab Classic features […]
