December 2013

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    Challenger Lighting Services switches to Toyota Proace

    An initial eight Proace models are going into service with the Gosport-based business and will be used by its installation and maintenance teams across the south of England, marking its first move to Toyota. Around a dozen more are set to be ordered in the coming year; all the vans are being acquired with support […]

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    New Government-backed smartphone app launched to pinpoint potholes

    The Department for Transport (DfT) pledged the cash to enable the Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC), the national cycling charity, to revamp its “Fill That Hole” website and develop a new app compatible with smartphones running Android software. Over 9 million iPhone users can download the website's current app to report potholed roads to their councils; […]

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    Fuel prices rise again as petrol demand teeters

    Between mid November and mid December, the average UK price of petrol has risen from 130.44p a litre to 131.17p while diesel has increased from 137.78p a month ago to 138.61p now. While the average generally reflects the temporary 1p-a-litre increase in wholesale petrol prices over the past month, many towns saw double the impact […]

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    Local authorities in England making almost £600m from parking, says RAC Foundation

    Although not all councils made a large surplus, very few lose money on their parking activities. Just 52 (15%) of the 353 parking authorities in England reported negative numbers. The figures are calculated by adding up income from parking charges and penalty notices, then deducting running costs. Even after allowing for capital charges (interest and […]

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    94% of fleet cars and vans setting high standards for tyre safety

    Expert technicians from local ATS Euromaster centres checked the tyres on 301 vehicles in Sheffield, Slough and Dunblane, as part of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence conferences held in 2013. The car park inspections, similar to the routine checks performed by ATS Euromaster on behalf of its fleet customers, saw the tyre tread […]

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    Roads Minister launches new THINK! film showing consequences of morning after drinking

    The video highlights the fact that many people can still be over the legal limit to drive the morning after drinking. The video is the latest in the government's THINK! campaign launched earlier this month, which highlighted the "snowball" of consequences linked to a drink drive conviction. The new video has been launched online over the Christmas […]

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    New Complete Guide to Fleet Management published

    Aimed at providing straightforward, practical advice for companies of all sizes, the guide covers topics such as why all contract hire is not the same, how to establish a maintenance management programme, the uses of fuel cars, salary sacrifice explained, daily rental and short term leasing options, and planning for the unexpected through using a accident […]

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    Crystal Ball telematics solution helps to rescue lone engineer

    The firm told how during one recent customer installation, Dene Wicks became unwell and had to leave the site to return home. During the journey, his condition deteriorated significantly, and, while suffering from severe chest pains, Wicks made contact with a colleague. Using Crystal Ball’s web-based mapping service, staff at head office were able to […]

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    CV manufacturing output falls again in November

    Total CV manufacturing volumes expected to remain subdued until mid-2014. ‘Ongoing weak European demand and changes to UK manufacturing operations impacted commercial vehicle production in November,’ explained Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. ‘While we expect the downward trend to continue for a few months yet, CV manufacturing in the UK has a solid base from […]

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