That’s the prediction of parcel broker ParcelHero, which says that deliveries will become the new retail battlefront, with customer-friendly delivery options ranking as important as price for many consumers. ParcelHero’s head of customer research, David Jinks, said: “We believe seemingly ‘sci-fi’ delivery methods are nearer than most people think. Driverless deliveries may sound like something […]
The local charity project raises money for a number of charities through the resale of household items and clothing donated by residents of Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. The project actively encourages residents to donate items that would otherwise be thrown out for the Re-Use Community Project to sell on or to recycle. The […]
Incorporating Northampton Diesel and working with major brand names in the CV components industry, Fastline supply spare parts and repair service which includes diesel injector pumps, injectors, general truck parts, ECU remapping, cooling and heating parts and electrical unit repairs. “It’s a busy retail and service operation,” explained MD Eugene Finan, “and our services are […]
SMMT found that growth was fuelled by the van sector, where demand, buoyed by the ongoing online shopping boom and attractive finance deals, hit record levels – up 15.6% to 371,830 registrations in 2015. UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014 December […]
Using Ctrack telematics units, the solution can be used to enable remote activation and access of vehicles– using RFID cards or a smartphone app – as well as tracking and capture of journey data for accurate billing. Positioning data will also be able to be shared with mobile-or web-based booking and management tools to help […]
The webinar, sponsored by Telogis, will take place online, 2pm to 3.30pm, Tuesday 26 January 2016. Although the firm said that telematics can be an incredibly useful tool for fleet managers, it added that many fleets still fail to maximise the safety and sustainability benefits of their telematics systems. The webinar will provide fleet operators […]
Under the new agreement Fraikin is able to provide for the lease of commercial vehicles 3.5 tonnes and above including vans, trucks, buses, coaches, trailers and specialist municipal vehicles. Fraikin is also able to provide fleet management services – including the management, sourcing and supply of passenger cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles up to […]
Working with drone-maker DJI, the vehicle manufacturer is running a developer challenge designed to create a rapidly deployable surveying system, initially for use by the United Nations in emergency zones inaccessible to even the most versatile vehicles. The technology, which is based on the F-150 full-size pickup sold in the US and Canada, could allow […]
The call comes from road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist, which says a detailed test of a driver’s visual acuity and field of view should be required every 10 years. The current ‘number plate’ eyesight test was introduced to the driving test in 1937 and has only been amended in minor ways over the years […]
Dubbed Intelematics Europe, the new JV sees the breakdown recovery specialist team up with roadside assistance clubs in the Netherlands (ANWB) and in Austria (OAMTC); and Intelematics, a subsidiary of the Australian auto clubs and a specialist in connected car services and products in Australia. The AA said the technology would bring about a range […]
