September 2016

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    Gilgen outsources mixed fleet to Ogilvie

    Gilgen, which provides automatic and industrial door solutions throughout the UK, runs a fleet of 75 service vans and 43 company cars operated on four-year/100,000-mile contract hire with maintenance agreements. With expansion over the coming year set to trigger a 25% increase in the number of vans operated and a 10-15% rise in company […]

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    Berlingo named Used Van Hero for September

    Commenting on the decision, Andy Picton, senior commercial vehicle editor at Glass's, said: “The Berlingo is economical and reliable with three trim levels to choose from. “Good discounts are available from main dealers for new sales and there are plenty of examples in the used marketplace, although you do need to sort the wheat […]

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    Used LCV values reach record level

    The Pulse report for August shows overall values rose above £6,000 for the first time on record in August, following a strong month for sales. The average van sold at BCA in August realised £6,089, a rise of £158 (2.6%) compared to July and up by £582 (10.5%), year-on-year.  The fleet and lease sector […]

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    MAN to show three different TGE models at IAA

    Based on the new Crafter from parent firm VW, the new TGE will have a gross weight rating between 3 and 5.5 tonnes and will bring two wheelbases, three roof heights and three vehicle lengths on offer, with chassis configurations including closed van models, vans with windows as well as open single and crew cab […]

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    Ford van ignition key redesigned for strength and durability

    Ford tested the key – for Transit and Transit Custom vans – to ensure it could survive being submerged underwater for 30 minutes, dropped 50 times onto a concrete floor and exposed to temperatures from 60oC to – 20oC. The new fob looks like a traditional key, with a keypad to lock the vehicle […]

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    National Milk Laboratories goes 100% with Seven Telematics

    The company provides quality testing for all major milk buyers in the UK, such as Dairy Crest, Arla Foods, Wiseman and First Milk, and also runs national statutory testing programmes on behalf of DEFRA and the Food Standards Agency. NML operates a 100% Mercedes Sprinter 3.5-tonne refrigerated panel van fleet consisting mainly of dual […]

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    University of Kent switches to electric Kangoo vans

    The university already runs the Renault Trafic and Master vans but has added the six electric Renaults to its fleet in the latest development in its drive to meet the targets of its Carbon Trust Strategy, where it aims to lower its carbon emissions by 23% by 2020. The vehicles replace equivalent diesel Renault […]

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