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From its head office in Loughborough, the UK’s first centre of excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies, better known as Cenex, has been an ever-present organisation in the first steps of the move towards alternative fuel sources, including electric and hybrid vehicles. Founded in 2005 with funding from what is now the Department for Business, […]
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Martin Ballard is at pains to point out that Volkswagen Group Leasing does more than lease Volkswagen Group cars and vans. It’s not exactly what it says on the tin, then. In fact, VWGL, is a rather surprising company. On the windows around the offices, which are based just across the road from VW Group […]
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Ford is continuing to develop its Transit Custom line-up with the introduction of five ECOnetic models and a range-topping Sport Van. Where previously the fuel-efficient ECOnetic specification was simply available on one short and one long wheelbase model, there are now three short Customs and two long panel vans on offer, at three gross weights. […]
Total Accident Management has developed the website in partnership with claims notification software specialist Bodynet Ltd and says it’s the only provider with this type of service, which is being offered as an additional reporting channel alongside phone, email and the Total Response mobile app. The reporting simply requires drivers to have an internet connection […]
Taking place on 5th September 2013 at Millbrook Proving Ground in the UK, LCV2013, the UK’s low carbon vehicle event, is run by Cenex, which is partnering with Fleet World for a “Question Time” session. The session will see an expert panel answer pre-submitted questions from fleet managers about ultra-low carbon vehicles. The audience will […]
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Despite the best efforts of manufacturers to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, fuel continues to represent around 20% of the overall cost of ownership of a van. Finding a way to reduce the fuel bill therefore remains a major concern for fleet managers and van operators. ‘Today a mass market fleet vehicle is around […]
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There has never been quite so much choice in the van market, as manufacturers continually search for the last niche that might net a few more sales. This has however lead to a slight blurring of the lines between sectors, with vans like Fiat’s Doblo Cargo capable of carrying a full 1.0-tonne payload, as much […]
The offer, available as part of Volkswagen’s national fixed-price brake campaign, will run until 30th September 2013 and is valid on pad and disc replacements. As well as having the brake fluid replaced, customers will receive a 28-point vehicle health check free of charge. Volkswagen technicians will carry out checks on the vehicle’s main wear and […]
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Vauxhall has expanded its Combo light commercial range with the addition of a Crew Van option. As with previous models, Vauxhall will offer the Crew Van with or without rear side windows and rear door glazing. The Combo Crew Van has a load capacity of less than 1,000kg, so customers will not be able to […]
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During the past 12 months we have seen one in three drivers fail the basic test of being able to read a number plate at 20 metres. I would not have believed these figures unless I had seen for myself and actually witnessed so many failures. So much money has been invested in safer roads […]
