“VOPS2 from Vehicle Weighing Services is an enclosed measurement system that can help a driver to prevent overloading of vans at 3.5-tonnes and above. The system uses load sensors between the axle and body of the vehicle to detect the load applied to the axles. An in-cab monitor displays weight data for front and rear […]
February 2017
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by Alex Grant
“Alphabet has used technology to help fleet customers to get to grips with new vehicle conversions through the use of its Virtual Handover service. By using quick response (QR) code technology for converted vans from supplier Tevo, Alphabet customers can access video guides to their new vans up to two weeks before delivery.” Alphabet win […]
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by Alex Grant
“BT Fleet’s multi-dimensional improvement programme takes commercial vehicle management to a whole new level. With extend opening hours and increased capacity across its massive network, the innovative new Tech Tool speeding jobs up, mobile SMR and a streamlined service booking system, it offers every tool a fleet could need to keep their vehicles on the road.” […]
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by Katie Beck
“Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has worked hard over a number of years to develop an outstanding Van Centre network that delivers a dedicated service to fleet and retail customers across the UK. However in the last 12 months Volkswagen has piloted a number of initiatives that are now being adopted by the network, all aimed at […]
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by Katie Beck
“Admittedly we have only driven front wheel drive models so far, but that was enough to convince the judges that VW is on to a winner. Crafter delivers a comfortable cab environment with an unmatched range of electronic driver aids and assistance systems. Volkswagen had one chance to get new Crafter right and it seems […]
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by Katie Beck
“The line between a heavy van and a light truck is increasingly hard to define, but anything that offers a gross weight of up to 7.2-tonnes certainly deserves to compete across both market sectors. Of course Iveco’s Daily performs very well in the regular 3.5-tonne van market too, but the fact that the range can […]
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by Katie Beck
“Nissan’s latest Navara walked away with our pick-up award last year thanks to its strong engine and transmission line-up, technology-laden cab and smooth-riding independent rear suspension. With so many new and improved trucks coming to the market last year, the big Nissan was certainly not short of competition. Yet despite some very strong new models, […]
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by Katie Beck
“It’s not often that a van manufacturer has the chance to create a new vehicle, not just from a clean sheet of paper, but with a completely new factory dedicated to its production. Volkswagen has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, to meet the needs of large van users in every sector. “New Crafter will […]
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Van Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Medium Van – Citroen Dispatch/ Peugeot Expert/ Toyota Proace
by Katie Beck
“It appears that clean sheet van designs are a bit like buses, you wait years for one and then three come along together! The new Dispatch, Expert and Proace are quite simply great mid-weight vans, that have taken a huge step forwards from their relative predecessors. The three vans are not simply a like for […]
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by Katie Beck
“Another light van favourite that has yet to be beaten, Ford’s smallest Transit model mixes the best of the Fiesta driving experience with the carrying capacity of its bigger brothers. A good choice of petrol and diesel engines should suit all users and economy of up to 76mpg with 97g/km of CO2 is excellent for […]