With city-friendly dimensions and a car-like drive, British Gas slates that the most compact vehicle in the Volkswagen range was the ideal choice for engineers. The common-rail diesel engine of the Caddy Maxi will also help reduce the carbon footprint of the business due to its low CO2 emissions. Converted to British Gas specification by […]
September 2015
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The new solution is being installed across a fleet of 185 vehicles comprising 133 7.5-tonne box vans with tail lifts as well as 52 x 26-tonne dropsides with Hiab cranes. The new solution will integrate with and work alongside B&Q’s existing home delivery management and route optimisation tool, Paragon, and will enable the firm to […]
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by Katie Beck
Under the new agreement BT Fleet will continue to provide fleet management and maintenance services for the AA’s 3,400 breakdown and recovery vehicles, making the AA BT Fleet’s longest external service, maintenance and repair customer. BT Fleet currently carries out 40,000 service and repairs for the AA every year across 65 dedicated garages. As part […]
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The van is the result of a collaboration between Symbio FCell, a leading designer and manufacturer of fuel cell systems and range extenders, and its UK sales and deployment support partner, Arcola Energy UK, an engineering services business. This fuel cell electric light duty vehicle is being used as part of Aberdeen City Council’s Hydrogen […]
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by Katie Beck
The conference series aims to give transport managers and those in charge of road transport fleets the opportunity to hear from key industry speakers and experts such as their local Traffic Commissioner on the latest issues affecting their operation, preparing them for the year ahead. One of the key sessions examines the issue of how […]
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Fuelmate is one of a large number of exhibitors attending VAN Fleet World Live, which takes place on 23 October 2015 at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes. At the show, the company will be demonstrating how it can provide your business with a solution to your fuel card needs. In addition, any delegate that applies for […]
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by Katie Beck
The 2015 edition of CV Informer is now available to read online, and shows that combined van, truck and trailer assets have increased 10% since 2014 to 513,425. Trucks have shown 12% growth, while vans are up 13%. Motor Transport found that the top ten providers now own 68% of all assets, compared to 57% […]
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by Katie Beck
These events will offer customers the opportunity to see the new models in the metal and take them out for a pre-booked test drive. The fourth-generation of the Caddy Panel van is available in three trim levels – Startline, Trendline and Highline – and with short or Maxi wheelbases. It features new technology, a raft of […]
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by Katie Beck
NRS was using rented vans until 2011, when it purchased its first Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. Today, the Midlands-based company runs a fleet of 294 Mercedes-Benz vans. All are the subject of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services contract hire agreements and operate from a number of locations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They will be maintained within the […]
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The company is one of a number of exhibitors at the VAN Fleet World Live show, which takes place on 23 October 2015 at ArenaMK in Milton Keynes and includes a static exhibition, interactive fleet seminar programme and exciting ride and drive event for van fleet operators. At the event, Bri-Stor Systems will be showcasing […]