2014

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    Isuzu Genuine Parts Club launches seasonal discounts campaign

    The autumn-themed campaign covers an extensive range of genuine Isuzu parts and accessories including Isuzu approved floor mats and seat covers, Clarion radios, Clarion sat nav and Silent Night reversing alarms, as well as discounts on Shell Rimula Oil, Isuzu batteries and Screen Care items such as Isuzu wiper blades and screenwash. Owners of an […]

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    Medway Norse switches to winter tyres with HiQ Medway Tyres

    Medway Norse, part of Norse Group, is fitting its vehicles with Goodyear’s Cargo UltraGrip 2 winter tyres due to the unpredictable driving conditions in winter. The tyres combine a high load-carrying capability with outstanding traction on winter roads, with a tread pattern that features extra biting edges for ice and snow. The directional tread grooves […]

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    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles aims to minimise downtime this winter

    The 29-point Express Visual Check (EVC) aims to ensure vehicles withstand the rigours of the colder weather and help to prevent any serious problems occurring. This includes checks on key vulnerable areas such as tyres, wipers and lights. Vehicles will also receive a battery check. Every year national roadside assistance companies report an increase in […]

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    Healthcare distributor cuts fuel costs by £35,000 with TomTom Telematics

    West Midlands-based PAM Distribution has seen average fleet mpg increase by 14% having introduced TomTom Telematics’ WEBFLEET fleet management platform. ‘WEBFLEET’s driver behaviour monitoring tools, which offer live performance feedback to both our drivers and management, have led to a more fuel efficient driving style with a clear reduction in incidents of speeding,’ said PAM […]

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    Peugeot Boxer

    With manufacturers all adhering to the same set of regulations and standards, and with aerodynamics driving vehicle body design, you might think that all vans are pretty much the same. That is definitely not the case though, with a Transit offering a very different driving experience and ownership proposition to a Movano or a Sprinter. […]

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    Drawing the future

    Replacing two iconic designs Replacing any iconic vehicle is never an easy prospect for any designer. Whether it’s an exotic rare car or a much loved volume produced model makes little difference. Imagine being tasked with replacing the Volkswagen Golf, sold all over the world, the Land Rover Defender, or Toyota Landcruiser – similar models […]

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    WheelRight calls on fleets to move to daily tyre checks as mobile system launches

    Launched at the Seeing is Believing industry event supported by the Highways Agency, the system measures tyre pressure on vehicles including cars and commercial vehicles and then sends readings to the user’s mobile phone. Companies can now also trial the mobile device for a 24-hour period to gain accurate tyre pressure readings for vehicles in […]

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    Online sales up 14% in October, but could cause logistics challenge

    Commenting on the findings, Paul Doble, chief sales and marketing officer at DX, a leading independent mail, parcels and logistics end-to-end network operator, said: ‘The increase in online sales is fantastic news for the industry and demonstrates the strength of the ecommerce arena. However, it also heaps a lot of pressure on online retailers and […]

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    Scottish waste logistics best practice & networking event

    The event, entitled “Waste Management in Action”, which is aimed at operational and procurement professionals in the waste management and recycling sector, will focus on key operational issues and challenges that are faced by organisations operating a fleet of vehicles and is free to attend. Industry experts, suppliers and vehicle manufacturers will address these challenges […]

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