Returning to the home of Grand Prix racing, this year’s Show once again provides senior fleet decision-makers with the opportunity to test drive a wide range of new cars and vans, including a number of first drive opportunities, on a number of different race track scenarios. The Show also has the strongest representation of electric […]
The conference, which takes place on the 11 June 2014 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, is designed to provide delegates with the very latest information on which to base vehicle specification and maintenance decisions. Delegates will hear from Rooney on the importance of maintenance provision and meeting compliance standards for operator licence […]
For the first time ever, the brand claims to have sold more than 7,000 new vehicles in a month as UK March sales hit a record 7,564, up 22.5 per cent (2013: 6,177). All models enjoyed strong first-quarter sales, resulting in a record LCV market share of 13.5%, up 0.8 percentage points when compared with […]
All Long-bodied 109 CDI models, the Citans have joined a fleet of 55 light commercial vehicles. Abel Alarms’ fleet administrator, Lisa Smith, says the company plans to buy more Citans as its other vans fall due for replacement: ‘We’ve been sourcing our fleet from another manufacturer for a long time, but last year conducted a […]
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Totally redesigned, the new model is intended to meet all LCV needs: from a robust chassis cab to a more spacious van with improved manoeuvrability Produced at plants in Suzzara, Italy and Valladolid, Spain, the new Daily retains its classic ladder frame chassis structure, as well as greater ease of configuration for chassis cab models, […]
Brennan will be leaving LeasePlan to take on a CEO role for a private equity-backed business. Dave Stickland, the company’s finance director, will act as interim managing director until a successor is appointed. During his time with the firm, Brennan has overseen the substantial growth of LeasePlan UK, both in profits and scale. The current UK […]
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The company said the deal ‘will enhance FMG’s ability to develop its innovative offering to new and existing customers, adding additional ideas to support the company’s development’. Chief executive John Catling said: ‘We’ve admired what Andrew has achieved in the industry, his knowledge and experience of fleet, is undoubtedly going to be a great asset to FMG. His arrival is good news […]
The organisation is taking part in tomorrow’s (9th April) Fleet World Fleet Show at Silverstone to give fleet attendees the chance to test auto-braking and see its effectiveness. Thatcham has researched and tested AEB systems for the last three years and has carried out hundreds of tests on a wide range of new vehicles. Peter Shaw, chief […]
Yesterday (7th April) saw the launch of a 10-week consultation on the scheme announced by the Agency. Malcolm Bingham, FTA head of road network policy, said: ‘Now that the Government has abandoned all thought of tolling the A14 near to Cambridge it is time to look seriously at the Highways Agency proposals to develop this […]
The Manheim figures also highlight a trend in March which saw older, yet slightly lower mileage vehicles enter auctions, compared to February 2014. While the average CDV in March was a month older (57 months) and approximately 4,500 fewer miles on the clock, its value still appreciated by 7.4% from £3,413 to £3,667 during the […]
