2014

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    Ford Transit

    With both Transit Custom and now Transit Connect picking up International Van of the Year gongs, the pressure for Ford’s big Transit to succeed has never been stronger. Add in 48 years of UK market leadership and the realisation that this version of Transit is going to have to compete across the world, and you […]

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    A clear case for telematics

    Although vehicle telematics has been around in one shape or form since the 1990s, it’s only now appearing on the radar for many fleets – particularly car operators – as the abilities of telematics systems grow ever more sophisticated whilst the requirements for running a fleet become increasingly complicated. In its simplest form, telematics can […]

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    2014 Fleet World Fleet Show is unqualified success

    Attended by most of the major fleet manufacturers, the Show provided fleet decision-makers with a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest fleet cars, including low-emission variants along with electric vehicles and luxury models too. Meanwhile the many fleet service company exhibitors in the Silverstone Wing reported a successful day, with keen interest […]

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    New head of aftersales at Isuzu Truck (UK)

    Todd's background in the aftermarket and parts business includes working for a variety of companies such as Wheels Motor Factors, Hella, and Lucas before joining Multipart. He joined Isuzu Truck in 2003 as its general manager, and was an integral part of the shareholder team at ITUK when the company was sold to Isuzu Motors […]

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    Toyota to recall around 12k Hilux models in UK

    The recall affects over 6.5m vehicles globally, with no reports of any accidents, injuries or fatalities linked to these issues For the RAV4 and Hilux, the recall applies to the spiral cable assembly, which means that there may be a risk when the steering wheel is turned of damage to certain circuits that provide connectivity […]

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    Lex Autolease to develop business opportunities under newly created role

    The board-level position will see Hyett manage the company's business development function and take responsibility for developing new business opportunities across all sectors.    Previously head of mega fleets at Lex Autolease, Hyett was responsible for delivering multi-disciplined fleet solutions for large private and public sector organisations. He joined Lex Autolease 12 years ago as corporate business development director and has more than 25 […]

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    Manheim launches its debut open online auction

    Said to be a first in the industry, the open online auctions will feature a live auctioneer taking bids, along with live audio and live visual. In addition, all of Manheim’s registered account holders will be able to buy cars and commercial vehicles, while also benefiting from fixed transport rates for any purchase.   Each […]

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    Online shopping boom contributes to soaring van numbers

    So suggests the findings of The RAC Foundation’s commissioned report into van traffic trends. The report, carried out by consultancy company AECOM, also found that over the same period, the number of cars rose by only 11% to 28.7 million. According to the RAC, every tenth vehicle on the road is now an LCV, while […]

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    Practical Car & Van Rental partners with In-Car Cleverness across UK network

    As well as analysing driver behaviour during rentals, customers will benefit from asset protection in terms of tracing fleet vehicles, advanced remote vehicle fault alerts, totally accurate mileage recording and a cutting-edge incident reconstruction system. Practical managing director, Graham Lond said: ‘We feel the adoption of this solution by the network can only add value […]

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