June 2014

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    TOM Vehicle Rental adds Mercedes-Benz Citan to fleet

    The Scottish firm, which recently expanded into the English marketplace, now has a fleet of more than 6,000 vehicles, the vast majority of them vans, now including the Citan models. Supplied by Dealer Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles Ayr, the Citans are all 109 CDI models powered by high-torque 1.4-litre engines rated at 90PS. Customers can choose […]

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    Volkswagen Group Leasing expands northern sales team

    Adam brings with over ten years’ experience in the corporate fleet market. He was previously a key fleet business development manager at Lombard Vehicle Management and prior to that customer service manager at Lex Autolease. He has also worked for MSL Vehicle Solutions as a business development manager. Adam says he moved to Volkswagen Group […]

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    Quentin Willson to host new-look EST Fleet Hero Awards

    Willson comes on board as the EST announces changes including the introduction of two new categories to the awards, which are now open to applications from public and private sector organisations, fleets and suppliers. The two new awards include the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Manufacturer award which recognises the importance of technology in reducing carbon […]

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    RSPCA to use VW Crafter vans for ground-breaking project

    The three-year partnership scheme, called “The Networking Project”, will enable the charity to find loving new homes for pets by providing much-needed transport across the country for sick and injured wildlife, as well as rescued and abandoned animals. The scheme will also be vital in ensuring the RSPCA maximises the use and efficiency of its […]

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    Van drivers worst for tailgating

    The research by AXA Business Insurance found that van drivers were 47% more likely to be involved in a crash when they were following other drivers too closely. It also found van drivers were much more likely than other drivers to crash while reversing, doing a U-turn and changing lanes, while they were more liable […]

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    30% of fleet operators eat and drink while driving

    In response to the snap poll by TrackCompare.co.uk snap poll on ‘Do you eat and drink while driving?’ a total of 71% and 29% said yes. The research comes as Lytx Europe, a specialist in delivering driver safety and compliance solutions for commercial fleets, finds that drivers who eat and drink while driving are 3.6 times […]

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    Fiat Ducato

    If the new Ducato from Fiat Professional looks somewhat familiar, there are a couple of good reasons. The first is that despite a facelift involving new lights, with an LED option and integrated daytime running lights, a revised grille design, four-section front bumpers and new rear light clusters, the big Fiat looks much like its […]

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    National Windscreens awards extended supply contract to Vauxhall

    National Windscreens’ fleet serving the Midlands, South and West of England, now includes over 100 Movanos. The 30 additional L1 H1 models are powered by Vauxhall’s 2.3 CDTi engine, producing 100PS and a combined fuel economy of 36.2mpg. The vans, which are liveried, include optional rear parking sensors and have been racked out internally to provide […]

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