Pure electric vehicles are taking part alongside range extenders and plug-in hybrids for the first time in the famous eco-driving extravaganza, which is again being sponsored by ALD Automotive and organized by Fleet World magazine. The three new vehicle classes are joining the more familiar diesel and petrol engined cars and vans that traditionally take part in […]
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Citroën’s new Relay has undergone a similar nip and tuck update as its Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato cousins, giving the van a sharp new look, with high-mounted headlights incorporating daytime running lights and a very open weave honeycomb grille. The real benefits are more than cosmetic however, as Relay gets increased body reinforcing to […]
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Drivetrain The front drive Vito will use a 1.6-litre diesel delivering 88hp and 114hp, while rear drive models will use the proven 2.2-litre diesel rated at 136hp, 163hp and, in 119 BlueTec form, a powerful 190hp. That range-topping engine, which replaces the previous 3.0-litre V6, is also the first Euro 6 diesel in this mid-weight […]
Available in panel van, crew cab and Tourer specification, the new Vito gains 140mm in wheelbase across its three lengths, and offers a gross vehicle weight of between 2.8 and 3.2 tonnes with a cargo capacity of up to 1,369kg. Its new design is said to reduce fuel consumption through reduced aerodynamics, helped by […]
ESC detects if the vehicle is beginning to skid, by comparing data from the wheels and steering inputs to see if it is travelling in a different direction to driver inputs. It then reduces engine power and can individually brake wheels to maintain control. The New Relay, launched recently, already features the system as […]
Transport Minister Claire Perry has announced the move for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes as part of a package of measures to ‘cut congestion, reduce dangerous overtaking and help get the country moving’. Today (24th July) also sees the Government launch a six-week consultation on plans to increase the speed limits for lorries on dual carriageways […]
The system works by providing automatic monitoring for any job that lasts longer than expected, subsequently opening an escalating channel of communication with the repairer designed to find out why the vehicle remains off the road and when it will be repaired. IFS says the implementation of the technology has meant a massive reduction in […]
Mr Hammond was promoted to the position of Shadow Minister for Transport in December 2005 and held the position for the whole of the Parliament. He took up the position of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport at the Department for Transport in the Government reshuffle of September 2012, with responsibility for road safety, […]
Supplied by the Heathrow branch of commercial vehicle dealer Rygor, all are Long-bodied Traveliner 112 models with five seats and feature the new 114hp 1.2-litre unit, which offers low particulate emissions and fuel-saving BlueEFFICIENCY technology, including the Eco start/stop function, as a standard feature. A total of 28 Citans are now in service with the […]
Designed inhouse by Masternaut’s dedicated R&D team for Masternaut’s Connect platform, the new system is said to deliver unprecedented levels of connectivity, modular applications, and over-the-air device & application management. The firm’s technology for Vehicle CANbus data acquisition is fully integrated so that real time, accurate odometer, fuel, diagnostics and other floating car data can […]
