June 2016

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    Iveco Daily Hi-Matic vans selected for Corney & Barrow deliveries

    The order follows the company’s extended three month trial of an Iveco demonstrator from Guest Truck & Van. Culina Group decided on the payload-optimised 7-tonne Iveco van after considering vehicles from a number of competing brands. Culina Group’s Mark Adlington, Corney & Barrow account manager, said: “We deal with rare and valuable products, and […]

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    SMEs urged to focus on safety when specifying fleet vans

    The warning comes from Venson Automotive Solutions as it highlights that 88% of businesses overload vans, posing a risk to drivers and other road users, according to DVSA figures for 2015. In response, Venson says businesses need to take into consideration how their vehicles are used, including the working environment and the payload of […]

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    London’s Tower Bridge to close to vehicles for three months

    City of London Corporation said the closure would take place from 1 October in order to replace the decking on the bascules and carry out corrosion prevention and repair operations as part of other work. Chris Hayward, chairman of the planning and transport committee, commented: “This decision to close Tower Bridge to vehicles has […]

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    SMMT reports record May for commercial vehicle demand

    SMMT found that demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) rose 1.9%, with more than 28,000 hitting British roads – the highest number on record for the month. Year-to-date figures revealed a similar trend, with a 2.9% rise in demand to 158,402 units in 2016. Heavy vans (>2.5-3.5t) continue to dominate the market this […]

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    Inaugural Mercedes-Benz workshop pledges efficiency gains for Asda

    Initially, the three-bay facility will service 50 home shopping vehicles operating in the surrounding area, but has the capacity to maintain at least 200 vans in the long term. The Leeds-based retailer will take delivery of 550 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI chassis cabs this year. Most will arrive via Yorkshire Dealer Northside Truck […]

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    First Drive: Peugeot Expert / Citroën Dispatch

    SECTOR Mid-weight van   LOAD VOLUME 4.6–6.1m3   FUEL 46.3–55.3mpg   CO2 133–151g/km Peugeot and Citroën have unveiled all-new Expert and Dispatch mid-weight vans. Unlike previous models, both will be offered in three body lengths, on two wheelbases, including a new compact model that is just 4.6m long. Compact and standard length models are just 1.9m high, with […]

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    Northgate boosts executive team with sales and marketing appointments

    The appointments follow the recent announcement that former G4S UK and Ireland CEO and global COO Eddie Aston has joined the commercial vehicle rental specialist as UK managing director. Spratt and Whittingham will work closely with Aston to deliver Northgate’s continued growth plans. Karen Whittingham (Image 1) joins Northgate with more than 20 years’ […]

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    Iveco to showcase new Daily E6 4×4 at Tip-Ex

    Showcased just weeks after the international launch of the range, the Daily E6 4×4 (5517W) brings a gross vehicle weight of 5.5 tonnes and mounted with a dropside body plus 225/100 R 16 Michelin off-road tyres. Purpose-designed for the construction, emergency services, farming, forestry, local authority and utilities sectors, the model can handle gradients […]

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