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    Nissan updates Cabstar

    The trucks use a range of Euro 5b+ compliant engines, the 2.5-litre motors offering 121hp and 250Nm, 136hp and 270Nm, or a new output of 145hp complete with up to 350Nm of torque. This high-output version replaces the previous 3.0-litre engine, yet offers the same torque output. Nissan claims the engine is up to 45kg […]

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    Isuzu Truck launches new social media strategy

    Keith Child, marketing director at Isuzu Truck UK, commented: ‘Facebook and Twitter are important marketing tools for any business, and we are eager to establish ourselves across such diverse and influential mediums. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn are making it a lot easier for manufacturers to discuss their products with both new and existing customers, […]

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    Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleet associations give their backing to Show

    CAP Consulting will be one of the event’s headline partners – a move that underlines the Leeds-based company’s determination to grow its influence in the fleet sector. The company will be represented at a special networking area where it will be able to discuss with Show visitors and exhibitors ways of unlocking value and improving business operations.  […]

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    Positive feedback for first VAN Fleet World LCV Round Table

    The meeting, held in Hertfordshire last week, brought together a wide range of interested parties, to discuss many of the pressing issues facing light commercial vehicle fleet managers. ‘It was certainly an excellent group of people,’ said Tony Grove, LCV manager at Arval. ‘It was a great event and very useful,’ added Scott Michael, head […]

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    Government looks to retain EV purchase incentives until 2020

    OLEV is currently analysing responses to a consultation document on how a further £500m of Government cash might be spent to support the uptake of low emissions vehicles between 2015 and 2020.  Anna West, head of consumer initiatives at OLEV, told delegates at the ACFO event that an announcement would be made in the spring […]

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    TRACKER to explore European expansion following acquisition by Lysanda

    The firm said the acquisition with Lysanda – a leading telematics technology provider for fleet, insurance and OEM markets – will bring together the two complementary businesses and enable TRACKER to grow its SVR services whilst substantially expanding its fleet and insurance technology offering. It added that it is ‘supported by an ambitious owner with […]

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    Safer Lorry Scheme to impact on London fleets

    The proposed ban outlined in the TfL Safer Lorry Scheme document states that every vehicle in London over 3.5 tonnes must be fitted with sideguards and that it will require them to be fitted with mirrors which will be enforced by CCTV cameras and on-street checks, subject to approval by the Department for Transport. The […]

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