‘A van is a working tool, so getting the right specification for the job is a given. But, equally, getting the right added extras will make any van more attractive to used buyers a few years down the line when it is time to sell,’ commented Duncan Ward, general manager, Commercial Vehicle Sales at BCA. ‘The […]
As the clock ticks down to the 1st January 2015 abolition of the counterpart to the driving licence, the DVLA has launched its Integrated Enquiries Platform (IEP) allowing individuals access to their driver record. The organisation is now developing options for how the document checking service will be accessed by corporate organisations. In the coming weeks […]
Following a six-month pilot, Kwik Fit has introduced technology from Telogis, which has its UK offices in Bracknell. Telogis provides a software platform that covers fleet management, telematics and mobile resource management, all hosted in the cloud, on a Software-as-a Service (SaaS) basis. Phase one of the implementation programme focuses on using data recorded by […]
Marking growing economic confidence, the firm’s order bank broke through the 500-vehicle mark for the first time in May 2014 and the company is on track to record more than 4,000 vehicle orders in a financial year – the firm’s accounting year ends on 30th June, 2014. With Ogilvie Fleet forecasting 10% organic growth in […]
From today (16th June), the congestion charge goes up from £10 a day to £11.50 – marking the first increase since 2011. However, Navman Wirelss says the launch of its London Congestion Zone solution means that fleet owners can reduce the risk of getting fines or late payment charges and also put a stop to […]
The new Ford Transit Custom models join the existing fleet of around 3,350 vehicles, the majority of which are Ford-badged. The fully-liveried Ford Transit Custom ECOnetic models, powered by the Dagenham-built 2.2-litre TDCi 100PS diesel engine, are now fully operational throughout the National Grid fleet, equipped with racking systems, first aid equipment and special lighting. […]
Other findings include that volumes saw a 9% fall to 8,394 units and the average ages of LCV’s sold at auction fell to 66.6 months. The average number of days that LCVs remained on site went up from 12 to 14 days, and the average mileage fell -4% from last month to 81,867 miles. Price […]
The initiative, which debuted at the CV Show earlier this year, is designed to enable customers to specify their chosen equipment and have it fitted so the driver is “Ready4Work” as soon as the vehicle is collected from the dealership and does not lose any downtime fitting storage retrospectively. Ready4Work also means that the vehicle […]
The vans are fitted with specialist tools and the latest VAS equipment, including a diagnostic interface that connects to customers’ vehicles to identify problems quickly. The system also allows technicians to carry out the latest software updates at the side of the road. As well as boosting its fleet with new Transporters, the AA is also […]
The new variant is designed for alternating between carrying crew and cargo in commercial applications, use as a taxi, or for a mix of professional and private use. Based on the extra-long version of the Citan (length 4,705 mm), with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 2.2 t, the extra-long Traveliner offers a new third […]
