November 2016

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    Ford reveals new Transit Custom vans

    Aimed at independent businesses and artisans who want to stand out from the crowd, the line-up includes the new Transit Custom Colour Edition van, which brings four stand-out colour schemes with contrasting roof, mirror caps, skid plate and side stripes, along with bespoke black 17‑inch alloy wheels. All Transit Custom Colour Edition vehicles have […]

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    New appointments as BT Fleet enters funding sector

    Goodwin joins BT Fleet from his former role as business development director, mega fleets at Lex Autolease and brings over 20 years fleet management and leasing experience including a long tenure at Arval. BT Fleet said his addition supports its plans to extend its offering to customers by providing funding solutions in partnership with a […]

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    Traffic jams costing LCV fleets £767m a year

    So says TomTom as it warns fleets that telematics is a key solution in mitigating congestion. Analysis by the TomTom Traffic Index found traffic across the UK’s 25 most congested cities and towns increases the time each vehicle spends on the road by an average of 127 hours a year – more than 16 […]

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    Tolchards Drinks deploys first Isuzus

    Two brand-new Isuzu Forward N75.190 manual rigids, fitted with sliding curtain sided bodies, are now working from the Tolchards branches in Hampshire and Somerset as part of a recent fleet update programme to introduce 7.5-tonne trucks at the depots. Tolchards depot manager Tony Perkins said: “After evaluating several different vehicle makes, the Isuzu 7.5 tonne […]

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    Marshall Fleet Solutions strengthens national sales team

    With a five-strong nationwide sales team reporting to him, covering both Thermo King transport refrigeration systems and new tail lift sales, Jones will be responsible for coordinating the development and ongoing relationship with all major UK customers. Jones previously spent 10 years working at Marshall Fleet Solutions before leaving the company to join Climate […]

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    Facelifted Volkswagen Amarok goes on sale

    Due to start first UK customer deliveries in January, the new model features subtle exterior changes including a new front bumper and radiator grille design with front fog lights, new alloy wheels and a third brake light with LED technology. Inside, there’s a new dash panel design featuring Volkswagen’s MIB infotainment system with touchscreen, […]

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    Bridgestone updates Retorque App with van data

    The free-of-charge app is available on the Apple and Google Play stores and now includes wheel security data from all main van manufacturers Bridgestone’s product and marketing manager Andy Mathias said: “Bridgestone recognises the increasing importance of van wheel security in this fast growing sector. Providing up-to-date data is an area of support that […]

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    First Northern Ireland operator awarded FTA Van Excellence

    The business, which operates around 60 vans, is a leading construction and civil engineering company currently celebrating its 40th year in business.   Plant manager Colin Lumber said: “We are delighted to have achieved Van Excellence accreditation. The company recognises occupational road risk and has invested in implementing policies and procedures that protect the […]

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