2014

Yearly Archives

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    Drivers urged to be alert of cyclists

    The figures from an AA-Populus poll of 17,629 drivers also show that nine out of ten drivers (93%) admit it is sometimes hard to see cyclists while driving and more than half (55%) are often ‘surprised when a cyclist appears from nowhere’. As a result of these findings the AA and the AA Charitable Trust […]

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    Iveco and Cartwright unveil UK's “most advanced” ambulance

    The vehicle is based on an Iveco Daily 50C17 chassis and the design is unique in the marketplace by allowing fleets to remount the body onto a different chassis and wheelbase– ensuring the base vehicle can be replaced after approximately seven or eight years in service, in line with current industry standards. The interior is designed […]

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    The business climate in 2014…

    ‘There are clear signs that economic recovery is taking place in a number of business sectors, but at the same time employers remain fully focused on cost reduction. That will continue to have a twin impact in the fleet arena. ‘The Government’s failure to significantly reform business rates and, it would appear, the banks continuing […]

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    Smarter data

    What is it? Smart Witness is one of a growing number of dashboard cameras on the market, popular not only with fleets but increasingly with private drivers too. The device records court-admissible video footage which is being used to settle insurance disputes and curb false claims. It’s not hard to see why they’re becoming popular […]

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    Van strength powers CV market growth in February, finds SMMT

    Announced as part of the company's latest monthly market overview report, SMMT also found strong van sales growth, recording a 28.2% rise to 11,731 registrations. Other findings include the continued Euro-6-induced dip in truck volumes, although the rate of decline was found to have slowed from January's 37% downturn. 12 months to February remained up […]

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    Citroën Relay

    The constant search for better fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions has led to improved combustion design and increased engine efficiency in many van models. However, the best way to cut fuel use, is not to have the engine running at all, which has led to the adoption of Stop & Start systems on many […]

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    Mercedes-Benz Citan

    Mercedes-Benz is well known for providing a vehicle to fit almost every niche sector in the car market, and it’s a similar story in the commercial vehicle world. With everything from a light van to a heavy truck, Mercedes seems to have the market covered. The latest addition to this line-up is the smallest van […]

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    Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: UK premiere and first drives galore

    UK fleet decision-makers attending the Silverstone Fleet Show will have their first opportunity to see the new model at close quarters on a static display and find out for themselves why leading car experts have just awarded the 308 the European Car of the Year Award.  The new Peugeot 308 SW estate builds on Peugeot’s ECOTY-winning hatchback […]

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    Big data, big potential

    Over the last 10 years, firms have become overwhelmed by the relentless flow of information from multiple sources, in various formats and through an array of tools. Data comes from GPS and vehicle-tracking systems, telematics, fleet management and workforce management. Merging and organising this “big data” is so difficult that, in most businesses, it ends […]

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