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Almost every van manufacturer will have benefitted from the UK’s rising LCV market in 2014, though Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ registrations were particularly strong. The company sold more than 41,200 vans to the end of November, passing its whole year 2013 total of 40,857 a month early. In that 11-month period, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles grabbed a […]
The partnership gives FleetEurope's clients access to the Selsia repairer network of 90 approved car, van and commercial vehicle accident repair centres across the UK. Unlike traditional accident managers, there are no charges for the management of repairs with either company. Both FleetEurope and Selsia apply a nationwide service level agreement and repair rates for […]
The salaried scheme, which includes a training package worth £7,000, begins in April and lasts for a year. Successful apprentices will graduate with a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles, a C+E license, Driver CPC and a forklift license. Delivered in partnership with Telford College, the apprenticeship scheme comprises both “on the road” and […]
The latest investment follows hot on the heels of ECP’s recent announcement that it is expanding its facilities further with a 778,000 sq ft warehouse at Tamworth. Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia, chairman of Euro Car Parts, said: ‘The total investment in our continuous expansion is unprecedented in the industry. It will change delivery schedules forever. Our […]
The LES document is intended to seek views on the draft national Low Emission Strategy for Scotland, which has been produced by the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), with input from a wide range of other organisations in the public and private sectors. The document sets out that Low […]
Operators receive a weekly fuel and utilisation report as part of the MultiSupport contract to enable them to track fuel efficiency. Operators who choose not to take a Repair & Maintenance contract can order the system as an optional extra. Using a web-based online portal customers can access trend analysis reporting, focused on a single […]
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According to the DVSA, today, there are approximately 3.25 million LGVs on British roads. These vehicles outnumber HGVs by more than seven to one, and are subject to a lower level of regulation. In 2013/14, 50% of vans initially failed their MOT. This vehicle type has also been found to have significantly higher rates of […]
To kick-start the recruitment drive, Northgate is holding two open days this month to begin filling the new roles, which include driver/valeter and customer service agent positions. The first open day will take place on 20 January at the Holiday Inn Express in Manchester from 11am until 7pm and the second will be held on […]
Other measures recommended in the “A Low Carbon Alternative Fuel For Today” document include replacing individual fuel strategies with an integrated fuels strategy for all fuels; introducing incentive schemes to remove the most polluting cars from the road (potentially through conversion to LPG autogas); reviewing wider incentives for road fuels through working with local authorities […]
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All-new Corsavan is equipped with an array of Euro 6 compliant petrol and diesel engines, offering economy up to 83.1mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 90g/km. Driver ergonomics have been improved, with new seats that provide increased support, durability and extended travel. In addition, ambient lighting and reduced levels of noise, harshness and vibration further […]
