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    ‘Exit negotiations must ensure goods keep moving’ says FTA

    The Government has two years to negotiate the new rules – one example is the need for international road transport customs carnets, last used by the UK in 1992, which are required to allow goods to move under customs control across international borders. In response the FTA is calling on the Government to prioritise […]

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    Cartwright showcases ambulance conversion and welfare vehicle

    The company showcased its NETS (non-emergency transport service) Fiat Ducato vehicle which has been converted by Cartwright for London Ambulance. The fully equipped vehicle includes a stretcher, wheelchairs and facilities for attendants.  The rear of the vehicle can accommodate four passengers plus one attendant and two staff in the front cab. Also on […]

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    First Drive: Iveco Daily

    SECTOR Large van   GVW 3.5–7.2 tonnes   FUEL n/a   CO2 n/a The onward march of the Iveco Daily continues with the launch of the latest version, bringing a number of revisions to the ‘Bullnose’­­­ Daily launched in 2014. While the latest revisions are concerned with introducing the Euro-6 engine line-up, the company has taken the […]

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    First Drive: Ford Ranger

    SECTOR Pick-up PRICE £18,095–£26,245 FUEL 31.7–43.5mpg CO2 171–234g/km Ford has facelifted its Ranger pick-up with improved technology and the promise of increased fuel economy. While most competitors are looking to down-sized engines, Ford is retaining the 2.2-litre four-cylinder and 3.2-litre five-cylinder motors from the previous Ranger. However all now come with Auto-Start-Stop technology, […]

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    Paul Gray Building deploys Isuzu Grafter

    With Gray’s previous choice of truck no longer available for the UK market, he decided to look at the Isuzu Grafter and eventually chose an Isuzu N35.150 twin rear wheel Grafter, fitted with a TGS aluminium tipper body. The vehicle was supplied to him by his local Isuzu Truck dealer in Leeds, Steadplan Ltd. […]

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    Van traffic grows faster than any other vehicle type

    The ‘Road Traffic Estimates: Great Britain 2015’ report shows that van traffic continued to grow more quickly than any other vehicle type, rising 4.2% from 2014 levels. The data also indicates that car traffic levels reached a record level in 2015 with a slight increase to 247.7 billion vehicle miles while traffic overall continued […]

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    Find your next fleet at the Silverstone Fleet Show

    Held at the iconic Silverstone Wing on Wednesday 11th May, exhibitors include 21 vehicle manufacturers and up to 300 of their latest models, available for test drives on three circuits as well as local road routes, and with experts on hand to talk through the benefits for your fleet. Fresh from its double win […]

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    FTA outlines plans for new London Mayor to improve air quality

    FTA’s head of national and regional policy Christopher Snelling commented: “There are three things we think the new Mayor should pursue immediately to help make London a better place to live and work.”  He said Mr Khan should first urgently seek a review of the London Lorry Control Scheme which restricts the industry’s ability […]

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