The headline average value also rose to a 2015 high in October, improving by £47 to £5,654, equivalent to a 0.8% uplift compared to September. Year-on-year values were flat at exactly the same figure as October 2014, with the average van in 2015 being of similar age, but with a mileage down by nearly 2,000 […]
November 2015
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Van traffic reaches highest ever level
The data, which covers October 2014 to September 2015, showed that van traffic continued to rise faster than any other vehicle type, increasing by 6.0% to a new peak of 46.9 billion vehicle miles compared to the previous year. Meanwhile car traffic increased by 1.7%. Overall traffic reached 316.1 billion vehicle miles for the year […]
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by Katie Beck
Oxford Air Conditioning offers a complete air conditioning and refrigeration service, monitoring clients' installations via its bespoke asset management software. Its customers are located nationwide, but primarily in London and the Home Counties. The company purchased its first three Vito models from the city branch of Rygor, Britain’s largest Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer, in 2012. […]
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by Katie Beck
The pick-up can be specified with either a double cab or a king cab and a 190PS twin-turbo or 160PS single turbo version of the new 2.3-litre dCi engine. There’s also a choice of two or four-wheel drive and a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. Many of the new model’s advanced safety features are […]
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The event marks the firm’s fifth annual charity auction for the Sussex-based children’s hospice and saw donated vehicles from Frosts Cars, Yeomans Group, Tates Motor Group, Harwoods Group and H.A. Fox Jaguar Guildford go under the hammer for more than twice their market value. On more than one occasion, traders and buyers purchased lots, only […]
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by Katie Beck
Mr Pemberton (image 1) – formerly key account fleet sales manager at Iveco UK – brings more than 30 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry to the role, which sees him responsible for medium and heavy truck sales and marketing, with a focus on the company’s Stralis and Trakker ranges and the latest […]
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The deal marks Ashwoods Lightfoot’s first partnership with a leading UK contract hire and leasing company and Activa Contracts anticipates strong demand for the technology, which can be fitted to company cars and light commercial vehicles. The firms said the new in-vehicle option can cut accident rates by up to 60% and fuel bills by […]
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by Contributor
Measuring up to 1,780mm in height, 1,815 mm in width and 5,285mm in length, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm, the Fullback will offer a payload of up to 1,045 kg and will be powered by a 2.4-litre, aluminium, turbo-diesel engine with a power output of either 150hp or 180hp. Two transmissions will be available, a […]
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New Euro 6 engines added to Caddy range
by Katie Beck
The engines are available across all three trim levels – Startline, Trendline and Highline – on the short wheelbase model. The Caddy Maxi (longer wheelbase) version adds the 2.0 TDI 150PS engine to its line-up. The 2.0 TDI 102PS Euro 6 engine, that has been available since the launch of the new Caddy earlier in […]
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In the run-up to Christmas, increased consumer spend, online retail and new festive events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday places increased pressure on delivery and logistics companies, which then use up a significant amount of LCVs available on the rental market. In response, FleetEurope is offering access to its national network of leasing and […]