Now dubbed the NP300 Navara, the new model brings the previous version’s off-road ability, durability and loading capacity but with an updated chassis and the brand’s crossover styling used on the Qashqai, X-Trail and Juke. It also introduces a new five year or 160,000km manufacturer warranty. Designed for as well as manufactured in Europe, the NP300 […]
August 2015
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by Katie Beck
The latest Isuzu N75.190 Forward Euro 6 rigids are involved in the maintenance of trees in the London Boroughs of Harrow and Hillingdon, handling a range of arboriculture applications from supporting routine tree-felling to annual pruning programmes. The two latest Isuzu 7.5t rigids have been specified with Isuzu’s Easyshift automated transmission and feature a secure […]
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by Katie Beck
The Van Excellence initiative aims to improve operating standards within the industry, change perceptions of van drivers and enhance the reputation of organisations operating van fleets. Venson underwent an independent assessment by FTA auditors who examined its procedures for managing its in-house commercial fleet. This included a check of driver and vehicle records to ensure […]
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by Katie Beck
The Tripod Crest line-up includes examples from all three core model lines – Citan, Vito and Sprinter. Supplied by Wellingborough Dealer Intercounty Truck & Van, most are panel vans and crew vans with second rows of seats. The majority of these vehicles have undergone conversion to welfare specification by Body & Trailer Services, also of Northampton, […]
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by Katie Beck
After more than 15 years developing commercial and sales operations in the pharmaceutical industry, Mr Gascoyne has switched his focus to the vehicle accessories market as part of Dudley based Auto Styling Truckman’s management team. He will be responsible for managing and developing the Auto Styling Truckman’s commercial operations including its established retail, trade and […]
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by Katie Beck
The partnership is designed to help save the lives of thousands of animals across England and Wales by helping transport 20,000 animals in need of care all over the country. The vans have been converted and – as with all Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ ‘Engineered for You’ vehicles – tailored to suit the organisation’s specific requirements. […]
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FMG acquired by Redde PLC for £43.2m
by Contributor
The move follows FMG’s management buyout earlier this year led by former executive chairman Andrew Cope, and sees the FMG management team invest a significant proportion of their equity into Redde plc shares, as part of that wider investment into the group’s future strategy and the ongoing development of its vehicle claims and support service […]
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The 37-year-old from Manchester, runner-up in last year’s RAC Patrol Ambassador of the Year competition, fought off nearly 1,500 colleagues from all over the UK to win the top prize this time around. The decision was based on factors such as productivity, roadside ‘fix’ rates, and customer satisfaction. He will be taking part in the […]
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by Katie Beck
Production for the domestic market was found to be particularly strong, up 137.6% over July 2014, while exports steady. The SMMT found that the CV industry has seen strong recovery in 2015 so far, with a 32.4% uplift in output. July’s figures are a continuation of the recovery made by the sector throughout 2015, which has […]
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by Katie Beck
The two companies have worked together for more than 10 years, and National Windscreens’ extensive fitting centre network was cited as a major reason for them retaining the contract. SHB operates more than 14,500 vehicles from 14 sites across the UK,so being able to rely on a truly national service was imperative. National Windscreens has 108 […]