The 118 Transit Custom vehicles will be used by the company’s meter fitters nationwide. They are all 310 short wheelbase models equipped with the Dagenham-built 100PS 2.2 TDCi power unit – and will slot into the fleet once they have undergone conversion by Qi Van Systems, including the fitment of special racking in the load […]
The company has released a check-list of logistical priorities that fleets should focus on to ensure that they can cope with demand when the Christmas shopping period reaches its peak. DX believes that flexible delivery options, for example, can enhance the shopping experience, so retailers need to make it much easier for customers to control […]
The newly formed partnership saw Northgate initially provide Heatforce with 13 vehicles but due to its recent growth, Heatforce has since grown its Northgate fleet by an additional 16 vehicles, resulting in a total fleet size of over 100 vehicles. Northgate has provided Heatforce with a mix of LWB transit 350s, Peugeot Partners and Bippers. […]
The Minister's speech will be his first to the UK's road transport industry since taking up his new role. He will meet key players in the industry and have the opportunity to hear, first-hand, the key issues and concerns that surround the road transport community. The CV Forum 2013 will take place between 2-7pm, and […]
Nick Chapman and Rosemary Homer from Leicestershire County Council won the annual eco-run, piloting the 1.6 diesel-engined Titanium model to 88.69mpg over 339.3 miles. The annual event puts efficient driving skills to the test, as drivers must complete the distance by using the least amount of fuel possible. This year's course was considered the toughest […]
ARI and the RSPCA worked alongside Tevo, a van fittings company, to improve the functionality of the interior racking system and equipment lifecycle for the fleet’s 686 vans. Accoring to Tevo, the interior fitment can now last three times longer than the average vehicle lifespan, equating to an approximate saving of £900 per van. In […]
The Isuzu D-Max Eiger double cab 4×4 was piloted by journalist Dan Gilkes and co-driver Ray Penford, and came second overall out of the 22 competitors, which included a host of fuel-efficient passenger cars, in its first MPG Marathon competition. The MPG Marathon is a test of fuel consumption for standard production cars and light commercial […]
The MPG Marathon is designed to be a "real world" test that demonstrates the benefits to both the environment and the motorist’s back pocket of employing simple, smarter driving techniques. Forty-six competitors lined up at Tankersley Manor, near Sheffield for the start of the event, and the eventual winners of the contest to achieve the […]
At a time when van auction stock levels are low and most are making very strong money on their first appearance before the rostrum, trade buyers are looking to fill gaps in their pitches with good value, highly desirable and fast turning stock. Manheim believes that the Royal Mail vans are proving to be so […]
Bowen will run the new team – created after Aquila bought the former Bristol Street Commercials dealership – from its base in Avonmouth, Bristol. He will also take responsibility for dealerships in Gloucester and Swindon, and oversee a workforce of more than 30 people. The three sites each provide a full sales and aftersales service […]
