The findings have been published today (28 June) in the Microlise Transport Conference post event report, and follow the Government's confirmation earlier this year that 'lorry platooning' trials, using a convoy of vehicles headed by a driver in the leading lorry, will go ahead. The Microlise Transport conference report also includes analysis on a […]
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 […]
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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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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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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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The show takes place on 11 May at Silverstone and is intended to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for fleet decision-makers, including a Question Time-style fleet debate with a panel of experts and test driving of more new cars than ever before on three circuits – the National, International and Stowe circuits – plus a […]
