April 2014

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    Type Approval delays could seriously hamper heavy CV market

    Implemented from 29 October this year, the new rules will apply to around two thirds of heavy commercial vehicles – those built in stages weighing more than 3.5t. These vehicles are in the last category to come under a raft of new Type Approval legislation that will see all commercial vehicles in Europe conform to […]

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    FTA app helps keep drivers up to date with traffic news

    FTA’s traffic information service via the app could drivers can stay informed of hold-ups on the roads . The app uses data supplied by INRIX Media and focuses on serious delays being experienced on the UK network, updating every 15 minutes to provide real-time data. As well as traffic updates the FTA app provides information […]

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    ICFM appoints Jeremy Snook to council

    Snook has over 30 years of PR experience managing world-leading brands and over 20 years’ PR experience achieving top results at a pan-European level. As manager of external affairs, he was responsible for all press and public relations, customer relations and sponsorship activities including a team entry in the World Sports Car Championship with Derek […]

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    UK SMEs looking to invest in commercial vehicles

    That’s the finding of GE Capital’s latest European SME Capex Barometer, which shows UK SMEs feel more buoyant about their future prospects and are less concerned about the overall health of the economy. The findings, based on Q1 research amongst over 2,250 SME business leaders across seven European markets, show that UK SMEs intend to […]

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    Ford Transit

    With both Transit Custom and now Transit Connect picking up International Van of the Year gongs, the pressure for Ford’s big Transit to succeed has never been stronger. Add in 48 years of UK market leadership and the realisation that this version of Transit is going to have to compete across the world, and you […]

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    A clear case for telematics

    Although vehicle telematics has been around in one shape or form since the 1990s, it’s only now appearing on the radar for many fleets – particularly car operators – as the abilities of telematics systems grow ever more sophisticated whilst the requirements for running a fleet become increasingly complicated. In its simplest form, telematics can […]

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    2014 Fleet World Fleet Show is unqualified success

    Attended by most of the major fleet manufacturers, the Show provided fleet decision-makers with a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest fleet cars, including low-emission variants along with electric vehicles and luxury models too. Meanwhile the many fleet service company exhibitors in the Silverstone Wing reported a successful day, with keen interest […]

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    New head of aftersales at Isuzu Truck (UK)

    Todd's background in the aftermarket and parts business includes working for a variety of companies such as Wheels Motor Factors, Hella, and Lucas before joining Multipart. He joined Isuzu Truck in 2003 as its general manager, and was an integral part of the shareholder team at ITUK when the company was sold to Isuzu Motors […]

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