February 2016

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    London mayoral candidate calls for peak hour lorry ban will lead to increased van use, says FTA

    The measure, which would see HGVs and construction vehicles banned from the city centre daily from 7-10am and 4-7pm and would be enforced by Congestion Charge cameras, is aimed at improving road safety, particularly for cyclists, and reducing freight traffic on London's roads. Ms Pidgeon also said it would improve air quality. She commented: […]

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    Cartwright Conversions to demo new racking systems at CV Show

    The van conversions division of the Cartwright Group will offer visitors the first opportunity to see the brand new Mini and Mobile racking systems together with the company’s Type Approved welfare conversion built on a Peugeot Boxer, which has been re-styled so it is now lighter with more load space. The new Mini racking […]

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    Telogis launches Logbook app to separate business and personal mileage

    Telogis Logbook has been optimised for iOS devices including iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch and will be available this week in the App Store. Demonstrations and more information about Telogis Logbook are available at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 23-25 February 2016 on the Telogis area of the VMware/AirWatch stand — Hall 3, […]

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    Peter Duffy implements Ctrack telematics for mixed fleet

    The company is using the web-based Ctrack Online tracking system to better monitor and control its cars, vans, HGVs and specialist vehicles in order to make operational cost savings and improve road safety. Ctrack Online replaces a previous tracking solution and will now provide the firm with controlled access and enable it effectively export […]

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    Pendragon launches flexible rental solution

    Dubbed RentalPlus, the product – which includes cars and vans – is aimed at fleet operators requiring a vehicle for up to 24 months, typically offering the benefits of contract hire such as selecting mileages by reservation and make or model instead of a vehicle group, but with the flexibility of daily rental by giving […]

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    Auto Styling Truckman develops new commercial canopies for Isuzu models

    The Truckman RS and Utility tops are designed, engineered and manufactured at their factory in the West Midlands. Now available for the Isuzu D-Max Double Cab, the Truckman RS is a fifth-generation hardtop, designed for both commercial and leisure markets. Solid sided for additional security, the Truckman RS features a wipe-clean interior, tinted and toughened […]

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    Van thief frames himself with dashboard camera

    The van, fitted with Intelligent Telematics’ IT1000 device, was taken while parked in Fincham, Liverpool, and driven to a field behind houses in the Huyton area. However, Merseyside Police was able quickly locate the vehicle using tracking date and then use footage to confirm the identity of the thief. Intelligent Telematics was contacted by Police […]

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    South Staffordshire Plc renews contract with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

    SSI Services provides a broad range of specialist contracting services to end-user clients and major contractors working in regulated infrastructure markets, with customers including utilities, main contractors, local authorities, FM companies and regulated bodies (Environment Agency etc.). For over a decade, the business has been turning to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to support its fleet, […]

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    Budget Car and Van Rental UK expands with 100 Citans

    As Long-bodied variants they also offer cargo volumes of 3.1m³ together with a practical interior concept for easy loading, and intelligent load-securing rings for tensioning straps on the load compartment floor to protect the cargo. Budget Car and Van Rental UK has over 50 years’ experience of providing rental services. It is emphasising its […]

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