2014

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    NAMA reveals upswing in LCV values at auction

    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 […]

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    Renault confirms pricing for Ready4Work systems

    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 […]

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    Volkswagen extends partnership deal with AA Roadside Assistance

    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 […]

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    New seven seat extra-long Traveliner added to Citan range

    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 […]

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    ATS Euromaster invests in MoT network expansion

    An additional 15 centres will offer Class VII MoTs – the service is already available at 49 centres nationwide. ATS Euromaster also offers Class IV MoTs for car-derived vans at 147 of its locations. The latest development is part of ATS Euromaster’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its services for LCV customers. According to ATS Euromaster, […]

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    Brake to run Pledge webinars for fleets online

    The move marks the first time that Brake's Pledge training, sponsored by ARI Fleet UK, will be run as a series of online webinars, offering practical tools and resources on fleet road risk management. The webinars are delivered by an experienced, qualified trainer from Brake. Attendees will learn how to run discussion based workshops with […]

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    Hitachi Capital enhances daily rental proposition

    The vehicle finance and leasing specialist says it has built on its daily rental business proposition whilst simultaneously driving growth over the last 12 months.  Under its new focus, the firm will concentrate on delivering a consultative partnership to more effectively control customers spending and costs when it comes to daily rental for any type […]

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    Vince Cable opens UK centre for smart transport technology

    Run by the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) – established by the Technology Strategy Board to boost UK market share in intelligent transport systems – the new “Imovation Centre” will support business growth in this emerging market, positioning the UK as a global leader in Intelligent Mobility products and services – from driverless vehicles and improved […]

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