The move will mean added pressure for fleets and fleet drivers to switch away from free private fuel. Meanwhile the Chancellor also announced that the main Van Benefit Charge (VBC) rate will increase in line with inflation from 6th April 2015. However, the Government will extend VBC support for zero emission vans to 5th April […]
In last year’s Autumn Statement Mr Osborne said that he was cancelling the 2p-a-litre rise due next September and would be freezing fuel duty until May 2015. This was confirmed in today’s speech. The Chancellor also promised a £200m pothole repair fund although local councils will need to take part in a competitive bidding process. IAM […]
Headed by respected CV market commentator, James Davis, the team will be on the stand to launch the new HGV Inspection Platform and to showcase the new “Bid or Buy Now” electronic auction platform in full swing with a special timed auction event that lasts the duration of the CV Show. Visitors keen to experience […]
moDrive offers fleet operators access to key fleet management tools, which target fuel savings, meet duty of care requirements, highlight aggressive and costly drivers, accurately record all mileages and identify vehicle faults and when servicing is due – all for less than £5 per month per vehicle. One major leasing company is already in the […]
The TomTom WEBFLEET system uses crash detection technology that sends automatic notifications to CAA as soon as incidents occur. This is expected to reduce claims costs by up to 60%, keeping a lid on motor insurance premiums. ‘TomTom WEBFLEET gives us the ability to receive First Notification of Loss (FNOL) at the earliest possible opportunity […]
This latest development increases the number of methods available to identify drivers via the Ctrack solution, which already includes a dallas key, integrated navigation device, active RFID and now Near Field Communication (NFC). Using an in-vehicle contactless card reader, companies can now gain all the benefits of the Driver ID system without the added administration […]
The latest additions to the North London-based wholesaler and distributor’s fleet of more than 30 vans are long-bodied, high-roofed 313 CDI models with smooth and economical 129hp engines limited to 70mph. All are from the new Sprinter range introduced late last year, and recognisable by a more sculpted bonnet, near vertical, wedge-shaped radiator grille with […]
Intended to enable van operators to obtain the best advice from a practical, operational viewpoint, the Van Excellence conference will include keynote speaker Chief Inspector Paul Keasey, operations manager, Central Motorways Police Group as well as industry experts, Van Excellence industry partners and FTA specialists, who will be on hand to provide information on the […]
The Fleetone card is already accepted at over 2,700 multi-branded fuel stations nationwide, including Texaco, JET, Morrisons and Tesco. Under the new deal with JET, Fleetone adopted as the national fuel card offering for JET’s network of 300+ UK dealers. As well as this wide network coverage, Fleetone fuel card holders will benefit from access […]
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The Renault Trafic has achieved more than 1.6 million sales around the world since its launch in 1980 and the new model, which will now be built at the Sandouville factory, will be debuted in around 50 countries globally. The Trafic range – which is unveiled as Vauxhall reveals sister model, the Vivaro – features 270 variants, […]
