Van registrations posted a 9.6% rise in the month, continuing the general trend seen over the past few years with businesses having grown in confidence and online deliveries surging in popularity. Truck registrations saw a huge year-on-year jump of 55.8%, although SMMT said this was to be expected given the large fall in November 2014 which […]
More vehicle manufacturers, greater numbers of exhibitors and increased visitor levels are all predicted for the 2016 event – with the largest number of exhibitors so far already pre-booking their places for next year’s industry-leading show. With six months still to go before the 2016 Show, the majority of exhibitors at this year’s event have […]
The Lancing-based auction house joined other south coast businesses for the ceremony in Worthing, receiving both awards from television presenter Nick Wallis on the night. Shoreham has been recognised for doubling turnover, vastly increasing profit, tripling staff levels from 20 to 60 and increasing weekly average vehicle sales from 150 per week to more than […]
Measuring up to 1,780mm in height, 1,815 mm in width and 5,285mm in length, with a wheelbase of 3,000mm, the Fullback will offer a payload of up to 1,045 kg and will be powered by a 2.4-litre, aluminium, turbo-diesel engine with a power output of either 150hp or 180hp. Two transmissions will be available, a […]
The business is centred on time-critical deliveries of highly sensitive loads across the whole of Europe and managing director Brian Brennan has using Mercedes-Benz models ever since he launched his business as an owner-driver 18 years ago. He now runs a fleet of 23 Mercedes-Benz vehicles including examples from all three model lines – Citan, […]
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Unveiled at the Ecomondo trade fair dedicated to the green and circular economy, the new model is offered in van and cab models with up to 5.6-tonne gross vehicle weight and up to 19.6m3 cargo volume and is aimed at urban fleet operations including door-to-door distribution and passenger transport. The latest Daily Electric brings a […]
Keasey, who is also head of the Central Motorway Police Group, will focus on safety, security and working in partnership to protect the freight-carrying community from criminals, and to ensure that van operators adopt a policy of habitual compliance. He will be joined by Mark Cartwright, head of vans at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), […]
The company said the latest investment supports its plan to further grow its business in the temperature-controlled sector, and to maintain one of the most modern and broadest rental fleets in the UK. The latest investment in new refrigerated assets Iveco Eurocargo ML75E16S 7.5t day cabs and Mercedes 3.5t Sprinter vans, high roof with chiller […]
The company is part of PowerTainer Ltd, the UK & Eire distributors for Tanos GmbH who manufacture the world-renowned Systainer Toolbox System and Mobil Van Racking system. With over 50 years experience in the tool industry, VanTainer understands the user’s needs in delivering products that improve the working environment while increasing productivity and efficiency. At […]
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SECTOR Large van LOAD VOLUME 10.8–19.6m3 GVW 3.5 –7.0 tonnes POWER 106–205hp The home delivery boom has seen a massive increase in the number of 3.5-tonne vans on our roads, bridging the gap between high street store, distribution warehouse and domestic driveway. There are plenty of good reasons to use a 3.5-tonne van, […]
