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However, the data, which is compiled from Lex Autolease’s fleet of 275,000 vehicles, shows that despite this rise in fines, the total number of offences committed has only increased incrementally by 2.7% to 124,430 offences in the last year. The increase in the value of fines reflects the spike in bus lane infringements and congestion […]
The Allstar Card Services Eco-driving Hub will be the focus of a range of fuel and cost saving initiatives at this year’s Show, all designed to make fleet managers aware of the wide range of products and services available in this area of the fleet market. The show organisers announced recently that Silverstone’s infield Stowe […]
Dubbed Peugeot Compare, the tool covers all current car and light van models and provides an independent comparison of running costs and specifications. Cathryn Hancock, head of fleet marketing at Peugeot Motor Company PLC, explained: ‘To help website visitors make an educated decision when considering buying a new car Peugeot has teamed up with KeeResources […]
The firm is a subsidiary of Gaffer Group, which also owns NI Trucks – an Iveco dealer for more than 30 years, and one of the largest commercial vehicle dealerships in Northern Ireland. The acquisition sees Gaffer Group responsible for the sales and aftersales of the full range of Iveco vehicles throughout the island of […]
A total of 20 new Kwik Fit vans are already on the roads wrapped in the new livery highlighting the "we’ll come to you service", and a further 54 vans will receive the new-look as they join the fleet over the coming weeks. During 2014/15 a further 40 Kwik Fit vans will also display the […]
The booklets will showcase 25 "top tips" to help van operators improve their fleet performance – covering everything from vehicle specifications to scheduled servicing. According to ATS Euromaster, this "need-to-know" information builds upon the company's near 50 years’ experience servicing van customers, coupled with its own skills in running a 900-strong mobile tyre fitting fleet. […]
So says Malcolm Maycock, managing director of the Licence Bureau – part of the Electronic Driver Entitlement Checking Service (EDECS) user group, as the DVLA looks to abolish the paper counterpart of the licence. Maycock, who is chairman of the EDECS group, said the two bodies met up in January 2014 to discuss the changes […]
The call comes from the BVRLA in its annual Budget Submission to the Chancellor on the back of current government plans to increase company car BiK tax on electric vehicles to 5% in 2015/16. The association adds that reversing the decision would give a huge incentive to businesses when choosing which vehicles to run. The […]
The Daily van has replaced two smaller vehicles previously operated by the Trust, as it has the capacity and flexibility to do the work of both. Halesowen-based Bevan Group, who supplied the vehicle, builds insulated and temperature-controlled bodies for rigid commercial vehicles at its factory in Oldbury, in co-operation with leading trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull. […]
The FTA has asked George Osborne, who will deliver the 2014 Budget statement on 19 March, to maintain its commitment and consider the economic benefits that could be delivered by further development of the Government’s approach to fuel duty. The Association stated that: 'by reducing road fuel duty it would ease cost pressure on domestic […]
