May 2014

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    Auto Styling Truckman expands hardtop offering

    The company is one of the first to manufacture both Cab High and High Roof solid-sided Super Cab hardtops for the Ford Ranger Mk5 in the UK. Adding this hardtop to its range means the company is now producing Super Cab versions of all three of its British built hardtops for the Ford Ranger Mk5. […]

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    London Linen takes delivery of new Iveco Eurocargo truck

    The 7.5 tonne 4×2 rigid has been supplied on a five year full service contract agreement, and  is the latest in a long line of vehicles that Fraikin has provided to London Linen in a relationship that dates back to 1999. London Linen will use the new Euro 6-compliant truck to provide delivery and collection […]

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    Fleets urged to start planning for cold weather tyres now

    The tyre firm says it is already in talks with fleets about their requirements for winter 2014/15, with the biggest users including supermarket chains, logistics companies, blue light operators and council fleets, where fitting the tyres helps ensure critical services can continue safely when road conditions deteriorate. Peter Fairlie, ATS Euromaster’s group sales director, said: […]

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    Ogilvie Fleet increases savings & efficiencies using HK Remarketing system

    Working closely with Ogilvie for over 12 months, Bedfordshire-based company HK Remarketing, part of the Hudson Kapel Group, has developed and delivered a workflow-based de-fleet and sales channel management system configured specifically for the firm and providing full inventory visibility; multiple rules based sales channel operation and supplier selection. The system offers full integration of […]

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    New vans meet EU emissions target four years early

    The EEA data shows that there were 1.2 million new vans registered in 2013, with average emissions of 173.3g/km. This means that Europe’s vans achieved their 2017 target of 175g/km four years ahead of schedule The EEA added that emissions levels are very different across Europe – they were lowest among new vans sold in […]

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    New head of fleet for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

    Black (pictured) joins the brand from Lombard Corporate Asset Finance where he held the role of UK head of corporate coverage. He brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the automotive and financial sectors. Previously, he was with Lombard Vehicle Management Ltd for 17 years, rising to the board-level position of head […]

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    Ford gains top manufacturer title at Van Fleet World Honours

    The brand took the Van Manufacturer of the Year title for the second successive year, with Van Fleet World managing editor John Kendall commenting: ‘Not a difficult choice for the judges given the comprehensive renewal of Ford's van range that is still going on. To date they have all been class-leading to drive, too, which […]

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    EDF Energy & BT Fleet sign five-year sole supplier deal

    Following a rigorous tender process, the new contract will see BT Fleet manage the EDF Energy vehicle fleet until at least December 2018. Having initially started working together in October 2010, BT Fleet currently manages 1,000 LCVs and 400 cars for the energy company. As part of the agreement, BT Fleet is providing EDF Energy […]

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