Roanza is responsible for sales and after sales support of the Mercedes-Benz truck and van ranges, as well as FUSO Canter light trucks. Services provided by the company team include round-the-clock repair and maintenance support, emergency roadside assistance, MoT tests for vehicles of all sizes, and timely parts deliveries. Enza has held the Mercedes-Benz franchise […]
Announced at Mansion House last night, the proposal comes less than six months after the European Commission launched legal proceedings against the UK government for failing to meet 2010 NO2 limits and for illegal levels of harmful pollution in 16 areas of the UK. So the Mayor is proposing widespread support of ultra-low emission vehicles, […]
Commenting on the Mayor’s announcement, BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: ‘London has to clean up its act, and the Mayor’s proposals for an Ultra Low Emission Zone by 2020 will make a massive contribution.' Under the current proposals, which are still subject to a full consultation, ultra-low emission vehicles would be promoted to reduce harmful air […]
Available in panel van, crew cab and Tourer specification, the new Vito gains 140mm in wheelbase across its three lengths, and offers a gross vehicle weight of between 2.8 and 3.2 tonnes with a cargo capacity of up to 1,369kg. Its new design is said to reduce fuel consumption through reduced aerodynamics, helped by […]
ESC detects if the vehicle is beginning to skid, by comparing data from the wheels and steering inputs to see if it is travelling in a different direction to driver inputs. It then reduces engine power and can individually brake wheels to maintain control. The New Relay, launched recently, already features the system as […]
The firm says that not only are wraps faster to apply and more cost effective than painted finishes but they can be easily removed when vehicles are sold or returned at the end of a lease. The company says a typical example is the colour change and graphics for a Mercedes Sprinter for a company […]
Chief Constable Suzette Davenport was speaking after the national figures for the summer drink and drug driving campaign were published today. During the campaign, which ran from June 1 to June 30, 63688 tests were administered, of which 4108 (or 6.5%) were failed, tested positive or were refused. This is a numerical decrease from 5170 […]
Garmin’s NEW Serial Fleet Management Interface (FMI) provides drivers with a wide range of critical information in real time, clearly displayed in a simple, actionable format, e.g. how many hours a driver can be on the road before a break. It also displays driving behaviour feedback to proactively coach drivers and improve their safety and […]
Ctrack Plug & Play, the self-installed tracking device, was fitted to 20 hire vehicles for the duration of the event to provide added real-time visibility and control. The system connects to the OBD II diagnostic port to capture vital data to monitor vehicles, protect against misuse and ensure they are being driven responsibly. As the […]
ACFO is working closely with the DVLA in the development of its new Share My Driving Record (SMDR) web-based service, which is being introduced following the Government’s decision to abolish the paper counterpart of the photocard driving licence by 2015. ACFO director Julie Jenner said: ‘We hugely welcome engagement with the DVLA and we are […]
