Brake representatives will share more than 20 years' worth of road safety expertise with fleet decision-makers, as well as training strategies and tools to support them in improving road safety within their organisation. Visitors to the Brake stand (5A21, Hall 5) will be invited to take part in a fleet safety benchmarking survey and receive […]
According to the report, the industry continues to feel effects of the 2013 restructuring, but European demand is now on the up. ‘UK commercial vehicle manufacturing figures continue to be swayed by restructuring of some operations in 2013 and the pull-forward of demand in the heavy commercial sector,’ commented Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. ‘There […]
Tough Track is a unique asset tracker. With the ability to bolt or weld into place, Tough Track is said to be the first and only tracking device with an internal aerial not to be housed in plastic. With a patented armoured case specifically designed to deal with the most hostile of environments, Tough Track […]
David Hill, LCV expert at the consumer vehicle data provider, commented: ‘March was as predicted with most values remaining high. As always, anything different with low mileage will sell well. The trade is scouring the market for price range stock, which is increasing in value due to scarcity. April will continue along these lines. ‘In […]
The firm made the decision to bring on telematics in order to gain more control over its vehicles and ensure deliveries were running as efficiently as possible. Since using the solution, Office Essentials has seen a 40% increase in efficiency. Managers who used to rely on written call sheets from sales reps, often missing information, […]
A standard RAC diesel VW Transporter van has been fully equipped with an "EVRESCUE" totally portable fast charging unit which can deliver around 15 miles of range to a stricken electric vehicle in less than half an hour. Equivalent to a “gallon of electricity”, the RAC believes this should be sufficient to get the driver […]
The presentation of the awards is held at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, and the resulting media coverage can be felt right around the globe. The awards presentation itself is a "winners-only" event and this exclusivity has created a unique reputation for the value and integrity of the Fleet World Honours. Categories open for […]
Successful local authorities will sign a pothole pledge as a condition of the funding, setting out the number of potholes they will have repaired by March 2015. In total the funds are enough to fix more than three million potholes according to the Government. Patrick McLoughlin said: ‘Part of this government’s long-term plan is investing […]
Gregory brings over 10 years’ experience of the road transport industry to his new role and joins DEL at a time of prosperity for the company – his arrival follows another record-breaking year for the Oxfordshire-based company, which is preparing to unveil the latest addition to its market-leading product range at the 2014 Commercial Vehicle […]
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Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 29 April to 1 May 2014, Mercedes-Benz is presenting its offering on stand 5D10, as well as a full 34-vehicle line-up in the outside exhibition area adjacent to Hall 5 of the NEC, alongside Used Approved Commercial Vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Wentworth Park. In addition to the vehicles, experts from […]
