2014

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    BCA reports 13.4% value growth in Q1 for used CV sector

    According to BCA, Quarter 1 2014 posted the highest figure on record.  Demand for LCVs was strong, with a number of record sales around the BCA network as light commercial vehicles averaged £5,408 across the Quarter. BCA’s data shows that, year-on-year, Quarter 1 values remain well ahead in 2014, up by £641 (13.4%) over the […]

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    Mercedes-Benz Vans UK gears up for VanExperience LIVE 2014

    Now in its 11th year, the event will allow guests to test the vans in a range of categories, including stability, fuel efficiency and crossing difficult terrain off-road, with real-world driving challenges in a safe and controlled environment. There are four key demonstrations – wet grip assessment including competitor testing, Adaptive ESP testing using different load […]

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    Instant action on crashes could drive down claims costs by up to 60%

    So says Ben Burford, managing director of dedicated motor fleet insurance broker Just Fleet, adding that vehicle operators need to take control of the claims handling process and ensure instant intervention to avoid spiralling third-party hire and repair costs as well as prevent incitement of some injury claims. ‘By controlling claims from start to finish […]

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    Chevin warns fleets of online security risk from Windows XP

    The fleet management software company says that Microsoft ended active support for Windows XP in April and will not issue any security patches if weaknesses are found or if it comes under malicious attack from viruses. Managing director Ashley Sowerby said: ‘Windows XP was introduced in 2001 and is now almost prehistoric in IT terms, […]

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    Majority of motorists against 20mph zones

    The survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found that half of drivers from the UK are against a blanket 20mph speed limit with under a third willing to embrace the idea and a fifth are undecided.  Male drivers are more likely to be against the idea than female.  Drivers are very supportive of […]

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    Fiat announces pricing & specs for 2014 Ducato

    As announced last month, the latest Ducato goes on sale alongside sister models the Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay focused on robustness/reliability, efficiency/low running costs and new high-tech content. The latest model features a new exterior that’s intended to combine state-of-the art “car design” with LCV features to showcase functionality, efficiency and robustness. The new […]

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    First of Europcar’s bulk-order Iveco Dailys take to the road

    The new vehicles will be available to rent by anyone holding a standard car driving licence. Set to be available from Europcar locations across the UK, Europcar expects the Iveco Dailys to be particularly useful in busy downtown locations where demand is high for vehicles to assist with moving home and DIY projects. Each Daily […]

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