Between 2008 and 2013, 55% of cyclist fatalities in London involved a heavy goods vehicle and nationally large goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are involved in approximately 15% of cyclist and 10% of pedestrian fatalities. Construction vehicles in particular have been found to be overrepresented in these figures. In London in 2011, seven of the […]
April 2015
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The Renault pavilion contains a total of 17 modified versions of the Master, Trafic, Kangoo and even the Twizy, emphasising the bespoke conversion possibilities the company is able. In addition the Kangoo Z.E. Panel Van and Twizy delivery vehicle demonstrate Renault’s EV range. Every vehicle on display will be available by July 2015 and comes […]
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In addition to unveiling its brand-new mobile 'pop up' auction unit, the commercial vehicle remarketing specialist is conducting three exclusively online auction events during the show. These auctions will be run through Simulcast, the company's online platform, and will permit Manheim's buyers to log on and bid in a silent auction environment. Run simultaneously, they […]
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While reasons for this differ by segment, the firm says the overarching driver is the deferred replacement of vans throughout the recession and post recessionary periods. James Davis, head of commercial vehicles, comments: “Our latest analysis reveals that over the past five years, despite being a year older with eight thousand more miles, vans have […]
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The speedway ‘time challenge’ is being organised by Prestige Fleet Servicing, and visitors will be able to put their starting reactions to the test on a real speedway bike linked to a simulator, against those of a professional speedway rider from the Revolution Speedway team. The time challenge is one of a number of attractions […]
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Dubbed DC Protect, the new solution offers simple, self-service tools that help smaller fleets efficiently and easily improve safety and protect drivers. Using the Lytx Safety Score, which represents a driver’s probability of being involved in a future collision based on their driving patterns, DC Protect helps identify and manage the coaching of those drivers […]
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The new product has been launched to provide complete automation, visibility and cost savings. It also enable fleets to connect, monitor and track any kind of vehicle or equipment whilst allowing real-time collaboration with drivers, users and suppliers and enabling fleets to identify savings. Bulb Things founder Yann Depond, who has previous experience of launching […]
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The 390 and 460 series have been redesigned to incorporate high-efficiency, standby scroll compressors, improved airflow design through the condensers and evaporators, larger condenser coils to deliver constant duty and a common footprint across both models for ease of installation. For freezer applications, Hubbard’s latest evaporator now include drain tray heater mats as standard and […]
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The warning comes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is as it launches a van maintenance campaign at the CV Show in Birmingham. The organisation says that almost two thirds (63%) of the 10,800 vans stopped by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) at the roadside each year have a serious […]
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In total, 108,456 commercial vehicles were registered in Q1, the best quarter on record. The latest registration figures come as a huge boost to the sector, which suffered badly during the recession. In 2009, just 221,132 CVs were registered – down from 388,488 in 2007. Demand for vans is particularly strong as home deliveries continue […]