The company’s latest three Sprinter 313 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY vans arrived via local Dealer Sparshatts of Kent, and are the subject of a CharterWay contract hire agreement from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. They have taken their places in a fleet of 30 vans, which is dominated by vehicles from the previous Sprinter range. Crosswater relies on […]
Announced as part of the National Infrastructure Plan 2013, the move will see a £5m investment during 2014-15 in a large scale electric vehicle readiness programme for public sector fleets. In response, Jon Pollock, Nissan GB sales director, said: ‘We welcome the part of the Government’s National Infrastructure Plan to support the adoption of public sector […]
Damian James, ACFO chairman, said of the latter: ‘The Government’s decision to cancel next September’s 1.6p a litre rise in fuel duty is a welcome move. ‘While fuel prices will continue to rise and fall, the Government’s decision means that fuel duty will not increase before the scheduled 2015 general election. ‘The move gives some […]
David Brennan, managing director of LeasePlan UK, said: ‘The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is good news for drivers and for the wider economy. The announcement of a further fuel duty freeze shows that the Government understands the important role our nation’s drivers play in the economic recovery. With UK fuel prices among the highest in the […]
The year-to-date CV market was also up 10.9% at 294,991 units, keeping sales on track to top 300,000 units for first time in five years. Vans rose 19.4% in November with 22,647 registrations, resulting in 11.7% growth over the year so far. Truck demand also saw significant growth during the month, rising 39.3% and pushing […]
The FTA believes that only a reduction in fuel duty would provide the kind of confidence needed for businesses to invest in the future. The Association says that with its partners in the FairFuelUK campaign, it has extensively briefed the Treasury on the economic benefits of a reduction in fuel duty. Two studies – the first […]
In his speech Mr Osborne said that he was cancelling the 2p-a-litre rise due next September and would be freezing fuel duty until May 2015. He added that the move means that compared with the previous government’s plans, petrol will be 20p a litre less. ‘That’s £11 less every time you fill up. A saving […]
Based on 7.5-tonne DAF LF chassis, the company’s three new temperature-controlled trucks are fitted with Gray & Adams single compartment insulated box bodies with triple rear doors and single side doors, and Carrier refrigeration units. PTH supplies trucks to a broad customer base, on contract hire and flexible long and short term rental deals. The […]
Of particular note to the fleet sector is the announcement that the Government is to take steps to convert public sector car fleets to electric vehicles, investing £5m in a pilot during the year 2014 to 2015. The Government has also confirmed that that there will be no tolling on the planned A14 scheme between […]
Family company T Harvey & Sons, with its head office in Redruth, Cornwall, has been an Isuzu truck dealership since 2001. Sales of the Isuzu marque in the southwest continues to grow year-on-year, as Paul Harvey, T Harvey’s dealer principle, explained: ‘The Isuzu truck range is perfect for this region, as the size and footprint […]
