January 2016

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    Consultation opens on proposed tunnel for Lower Thames crossing

    It said the multi-million pound project would bring about “economic benefits for the region and the whole country, relieve congestion at the existing Dartford Crossing and improve the resilience of the road network by providing a new alternative link across the Thames”. Following work by Highways England to assess shortlisted locations, a link between […]

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    Choice of 125-dealer fit accessories with Navara NP300

    Nissan claims a number of first-in-sector features for the pick-up, including a sliding load tray, a foldaway rear step, tailgate assist and a load carrier that utilises the space on top of the load space cover. A hardtop is also available in two distinct grades. The higher of these two grades comes with opening […]

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    Isuzu Truck recruits fleet sales manager for Midlands

    Reporting directly to Martin Bragg, national fleet sales manager, Seddon brings extensive sales experience and product knowledge to this role, having worked for many years in both the VW and Mercedes-Benz UK truck and van dealer networks. Prior to joining Isuzu Truck, he spent the previous five years at a Volkswagen Van Centre in […]

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    ACFO and ICFM to collaborate more closely

    The closer working between ACFO and the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) will see them gain from representation on each other’s boards as well as the sharing of membership initiatives and joint promotion of the benefits of each organisation and their respective conferences, seminars and other events. The development builds on an initial […]

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    Isuzu Truck and TVS Supply Chain Solutions sign three-year contract renewal

    The partnership has seen TVS work closely with Isuzu across the supply chain from inventory planning and demand forecasting, right through to customer service and returns processing (reverse logistics) including warehousing and dispatch. In a statement, Isuzu Truck said: “This continued relationship is particularly positive as Isuzu continues to develop an increased share of […]

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    Mountjoy boosts fleet with 13 Citroën Dispatch vans for University contract

    The vehicles will be used by the plumbers, carpenters and ground workers contracted to maintain the University’s 6,500 rooms, dormitories, flats, communal areas and campuses. Finished in Imperial Blue the new Dispatch vans will carry Mountjoy’s livery and join its 200+ van fleet. Supplied by Citroën dealer, Richmond Motor Group, Portsmouth, Mountjoy is operating […]

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    VMS Refrigeration supplies 15 cold delivery units to foodservice company

    Working with specialist refrigerated vehicle converter, Polar Truck & Van, VMS delivered the Alex Original TRSB-324 Dual Evaporator Refrigeration Units with 1ph electric standby facility. The multi-temperature unit allows for two separate compartments to utilize both frozen and chilled temperatures. The front compartment allows for frozen goods to be stored and the rear compartment accommodates […]

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    Veterinary wholesaler completes transition to all-Mercedes van fleet

    The company supplies more than 22,000 products to veterinary practices across the UK from its headquarters in Castle Cary, Somerset, and depots in Carlisle, Ivybridge, Letchworth and Stoke-on-Trent.  Recent arrivals from South-West Dealer City West Commercials include models from the Mercedes-Benz Citan and Vito ranges. The vast majority of the vans are Sprinters – while […]

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