August 2016

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    Warning over speed limits for big pick-ups

    The warning comes from Arval, which is warning fleet managers to warn their drivers accordingly. The fleet management and leasing specialist says that new market entrants such as the most popular double cab derivatives of the latest Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok can exceed the legal 2,040kg unladen weight classification for dual-purpose […]

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    TGE van will bring best-in-class TCO, says MAN

    Due to be revealed at this year's IAA Show in Hanover, the new model sees the truck maker branch into the van sector and means that it now offers a full range of vehicles with a range of between 3.0 and 44 tonnes. The line-up will include a panel van and a utility wagon […]

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    Commercial vehicle performance hits 2016 high at Manheim

    Performance against guide increased by 1.8% to reach the highest level seen all year, following last month's announcement of a record first half. Manheim added that while prices were relatively flat compared to June, it was able to counter some drops in guide values for its customers – despite the vans being an average […]

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    Goldstar Heathrow invests in Microlise safety and compliance solutions

    The deployment, which is already underway, will see 100 trucks, 16 vans and 54 trailers fitted with Microlise telematics hardware. Goldstar Heathrow is seeking to drive efficiency, cut operational costs and reduce greenhouse emissions.   The transport service provider offers a range of services for the air freight industry as well as general haulage. Its […]

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    QDOS switches financing strategy for new Mercedes-Benz Citans

    The black Citan 111 CDIs are the first vans that QDOS has owned and are supplied by Ipswich dealer Orwell Truck & Van, which will also provide maintenance. All the new vehicles are long-bodied models with additional parking sensors, and are assigned to engineers who support clients nationwide. Technical director Paul Deeks commented: […]

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    City of London Corporation implements diesel ban on procurement

    As well as banning the leasing or purchase of diesel vehicles, the public authority is also encouraging businesses to limit deliveries in the Square Mile and is promoting the use of hybrid electric cars. The move follows the Corporation’s reduction of its fleet size and purchase of newer and cleaner vehicles that has already […]

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    EU CV legislation under focus at FTA Fleet Engineer Conference

    Aimed at those with responsibility for specifying commercial vehicles, ensuring roadworthiness compliance and maintaining vehicles, the event takes place on Thursday 27 October 2016 at The Park Royal Hotel, Warrington. The conference brings together key industry figures to provide delegates with an overview in the latest developments in commercial vehicle technology, forthcoming maintenance legislation […]

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    Bristow & Sutor to improve driver safety and cost management with GreenRoad

    The Redditch-based company, which employs 190 drivers, will use the technology across its 155-strong fleet of cars and vans, providing improved real-time visibility of drivers to utilise its resources more efficiently. In addition, GreenRoad’s smartphone application offers a vehicle mentoring aid with real-time feedback through highly visible graphics and numerical information. Each driver can […]

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