The long-bodied 212 CDI model was delivered to the Hatfield premises by S&B Commercials. The new vehicle is from the latest Sprinter range, introduced late last year, and recognisable by a more sculpted bonnet, near vertical, wedge-shaped radiator grille with perforated slats, and revised, more angular headlights. According to Mercedes-Benz, the vehicle’s safety armoury includes […]
In September 2013 the Highways Agency held a public consultation to consider route options for the A14 scheme. As a result of this exercise, the proposed scheme has been developed in more detail and plans to toll the road have been dropped. The changes that have been made in response to feedback from last year’s […]
Featuring an improved appearance, the new site shows what the Selsia network looks like, where the repairers are located and includes individual profile pages detailing additional services and accreditations, including PAS 125 and VM approvals. The site also explains the benefits fleets, leasing, insurance and rental companies receive when using Selsia’s centrally managed and steered […]
Before joining Venson, Matthew Pretorius was Account manager and audit service delivery coordinator at Achilles Group Ltd as well as UK purchasing coordinator at KCI Medical Ltd. He also held key roles in purchasing at Insight Direct UK and iSoft PLC. Using his expertise in account management and procurement, Pretorius is looking to build on […]
The four versions of the chassis, tipper and dropside turbo engine have been replaced with a single 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine that offers improved fuel economy and sees the NV400's CO2 emissions fall by 8g/km. Additional specification now included on the E grade panel van as standard includes deadlock, power mirrors, front electric windows, FM audio system […]
Brake representatives will share more than 20 years' worth of road safety expertise with fleet decision-makers, as well as training strategies and tools to support them in improving road safety within their organisation. Visitors to the Brake stand (5A21, Hall 5) will be invited to take part in a fleet safety benchmarking survey and receive […]
According to the report, the industry continues to feel effects of the 2013 restructuring, but European demand is now on the up. ‘UK commercial vehicle manufacturing figures continue to be swayed by restructuring of some operations in 2013 and the pull-forward of demand in the heavy commercial sector,’ commented Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. ‘There […]
Tough Track is a unique asset tracker. With the ability to bolt or weld into place, Tough Track is said to be the first and only tracking device with an internal aerial not to be housed in plastic. With a patented armoured case specifically designed to deal with the most hostile of environments, Tough Track […]
David Hill, LCV expert at the consumer vehicle data provider, commented: ‘March was as predicted with most values remaining high. As always, anything different with low mileage will sell well. The trade is scouring the market for price range stock, which is increasing in value due to scarcity. April will continue along these lines. ‘In […]
The firm made the decision to bring on telematics in order to gain more control over its vehicles and ensure deliveries were running as efficiently as possible. Since using the solution, Office Essentials has seen a 40% increase in efficiency. Managers who used to rely on written call sheets from sales reps, often missing information, […]
