April 2014

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    Toyota to recall around 12k Hilux models in UK

    The recall affects over 6.5m vehicles globally, with no reports of any accidents, injuries or fatalities linked to these issues For the RAV4 and Hilux, the recall applies to the spiral cable assembly, which means that there may be a risk when the steering wheel is turned of damage to certain circuits that provide connectivity […]

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    Lex Autolease to develop business opportunities under newly created role

    The board-level position will see Hyett manage the company's business development function and take responsibility for developing new business opportunities across all sectors.    Previously head of mega fleets at Lex Autolease, Hyett was responsible for delivering multi-disciplined fleet solutions for large private and public sector organisations. He joined Lex Autolease 12 years ago as corporate business development director and has more than 25 […]

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    Manheim launches its debut open online auction

    Said to be a first in the industry, the open online auctions will feature a live auctioneer taking bids, along with live audio and live visual. In addition, all of Manheim’s registered account holders will be able to buy cars and commercial vehicles, while also benefiting from fixed transport rates for any purchase.   Each […]

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    Online shopping boom contributes to soaring van numbers

    So suggests the findings of The RAC Foundation’s commissioned report into van traffic trends. The report, carried out by consultancy company AECOM, also found that over the same period, the number of cars rose by only 11% to 28.7 million. According to the RAC, every tenth vehicle on the road is now an LCV, while […]

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    Practical Car & Van Rental partners with In-Car Cleverness across UK network

    As well as analysing driver behaviour during rentals, customers will benefit from asset protection in terms of tracing fleet vehicles, advanced remote vehicle fault alerts, totally accurate mileage recording and a cutting-edge incident reconstruction system. Practical managing director, Graham Lond said: ‘We feel the adoption of this solution by the network can only add value […]

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    2014 Silverstone Fleet Show 2014 gets off to a flying start

    Returning to the home of Grand Prix racing, this year’s Show once again provides senior fleet decision-makers with the opportunity to test drive a wide range of new cars and vans, including a number of first drive opportunities, on a number of different race track scenarios. The Show also has the strongest representation of electric […]

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    Traffic Commissioner announced as speaker at FTA Fleet Engineer event

    The conference, which takes place on the 11 June 2014 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, is designed to provide delegates with the very latest information on which to base vehicle specification and maintenance decisions.   Delegates will hear from Rooney on the importance of maintenance provision and meeting compliance standards for operator licence […]

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    VW reports record commercial vehicle sales in March

    For the first time ever, the brand claims to have sold more than 7,000 new vehicles in a month as UK March sales hit a record 7,564, up 22.5 per cent (2013: 6,177). All models enjoyed strong first-quarter sales, resulting in a record LCV market share of 13.5%, up 0.8 percentage points when compared with […]

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    Electronic security systems provider expands fleet with Mercedes

    All Long-bodied 109 CDI models, the Citans have joined a fleet of 55 light commercial vehicles. Abel Alarms’ fleet administrator, Lisa Smith, says the company plans to buy more Citans as its other vans fall due for replacement: ‘We’ve been sourcing our fleet from another manufacturer for a long time, but last year conducted a […]

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    Iveco unveils third-generation Daily

    Totally redesigned, the new model is intended to meet all LCV needs: from a robust chassis cab to a more spacious van with improved manoeuvrability Produced at plants in Suzzara, Italy and Valladolid, Spain, the new Daily retains its classic ladder frame chassis structure, as well as greater ease of configuration for chassis cab models, […]

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