2014

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    Simon Taylor Group refreshes van fleet with Mercedes

    Two are 3.5-tonne Sprinters – a 319 CDI panel van and a 316 CDI chassis cab with Ingimex dropside body, one is a mid-sized Vito 116 CDI van, and the remaining two are small Citan 109 CDIs – a van and a Dualiner model with a second row of seats. The new vans replace the […]

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    Vospers signs new three-year deal with Lightfoot

    The fleet, which comprises 22 vans based across three depots in Devon and Cornwall, delivers motor vehicle parts to garages throughout the two counties. Distances between deliveries vary from three to forty miles, with little motorway in the area and routes consisting mainly of A and country roads crossing varied and hilly terrain. Vospers Group […]

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    EU commercial vehicle registrations up +13.2% in September, finds ACEA

    Demand increased +13.2%, totalling 181,436 units. ACEA found that growth prevailed in the van and heavy trucks segments, while the truck and bus and coach segments slightly declined. All major markets expanded and, in particular, Italy (+33%), Spain (+20.2) and the UK (+10.6%) recorded a double-digit growth. 1,352,410 new commercial vehicles were registered, or 9.6% […]

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    Manheim prepares for launch of CV auction in Shotts

    To celebrate the launch, existing Motors.co.uk customers will have every van they buy at the auction listed on the classified site by 4pm the same day, while customers yet to join the trading website will be given the opportunity to open a fast track account and enjoy similar benefits. Manheim is also encouraging buyers to its […]

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    Trade vans play important role in consumer first impressions, finds new research

    New research shows trade vans play important role in consumer first impressions The fleet management provider surveyed the views of 2,000 consumers from across the country. The research revealed that “condition of repair” was identified as the biggest factor in shaping a consumer’s first impression (40% of respondents) and was most associated with poor service […]

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    South Gloucestershire Council reduces carbon footprint with Trakm8 telematics

    The solution forms part of the council’s Carbon Management Plan, which aims to reduce their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and all associated costs in all council facilities and operations. The council’s large fleet of service vehicles are a key part of their operations and a number of initiatives have been implemented to reduce their […]

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    Isuzu Urban rigid truck expands construction business fleet

    Supplied by local Isuzu Truck dealer Thompson Commercials, on a five-year contract hire deal through Thompson's sister company, Premium Leasing, The Isuzu has been fitted with a 20ft drop side body and is now working on a range of scaffolding contracts all over the UK. According to Darren Charles, operations manager at Construction Access: ‘Over […]

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    Alphabet partners with EDF for EV charging

    Launched last year, the AlphaElectric service provides a four-stage electric vehicle consultancy package aimed at helping businesses to adopt the technology their fleet, covering a range of areas from fleet analysis and vehicle selection to charging infrastructure. The new partnership with EDF Energy is expected to boost customer confidence in selecting EVs by bringing together […]

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    CV output down but increase in exports offers hope, finds SMMT

    Output for year-to-date was down by a quarter (25.2%), due largely to plant restructuring over the past year. However, exports increased for the first time in six months as the European commercial vehicle market gradually recovers. ‘UK commercial vehicle production remained negative in September, while key manufacturing facilities adjusted to new models," said Mike Hawes, […]

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