Katie Beck

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    SsangYong announces free servicing offer on LCV range

    The offer applies to the Korando CSX 4×4, the Korando Sports 4×4 double cab pick-up , the Rexton CS 4×4 and the automatic Rexton commercial van. Styled by Italian car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro – famed for his work with Alfa and on the VW Golf – the Korando CSX van offers four-wheel drive as standard with braked […]

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    Handistep under new ownership

    The Handistep range includes steps for panel vans and box-bodied vehicles, which are now high on the list of vehicle specification priorities for many major fleets. Continuity is assured by Harry Bradshaw’s involvement – he has been a director of the company since it was registered in 2001, and also runs engineering firm Walker Scott, […]

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    TomTom technology helps Scotia Gas Networks hit regulatory targets

    All 1,506 of the company's vehicles and 100 contractor vehicles are now monitored using the TomTom Business Solutions system. The utilities giant – which supplies gas to 5.8 million customers and includes subsidiaries Southern Gas Networks and Scotland Gas Networks – has reported improvements in response times, ensuring its engineers can respond to call-outs within an […]

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    Purple Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport-X makes an impact

    The Sport-X is powered by a V6 engine that offers 224hp, and interior details are coordinated to match the purple wrappings. Additional bespoke features include18-inch alloy wheels and customised spoiler and chrome sidebars. The van also gets powerful bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime driving lights, as well as seatbelt reminders for driver and passengers as […]

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    Direct Line offers savings of 20% off van insurance

    Quotes are valid for 30 days, and owners of multiple vans qualify for 15% off every additional van that is insured. Direct Line provides cover for a range of vans and commercial vehicles, including pick -ups up to 3.5 tonnes. The policy includes up to £500 worth of cover for tools as standard, as well […]

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    LCV values down 2% for July

    Other findings include that over the past 12 months average age and mileage increased by 8.3 months and 4,361 miles respectively. According to NAMA, this more than accounts for a fall of £237 in the price of the average LCV lot.  Conversion rates showed modest improvements, days on site were reduced and the average number […]

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    New Paragon software offers improved fleet operations & route planning

    The newly released Territory Optimiser includes optional planning modules that enable transport managers to run routes and schedules through the system to ensure compact delivery zones for efficient routing. Paragon claims this service will help fleets to reduce transport costs, improve mobile staff productivity and advance customer service levels. The system calculates territories using accurate travel […]

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    Great Wall puts Steed pick-up range on display

    Vehicles including the S, SE, Tracker and Chrome were displayed from 10th-11th August, giving visitors the chance to talk with representatives from five UK dealerships and test-drive the vehicles. The entry-level Steed S is available at £14,998, while the Steed Chrome features a 2.5-tonne towing capacity and a payload of 1,050kg, with add-ons including tinted glass, metallic […]

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    Refresh for drain maintenance fleet with Sprinter vans order

    The company’s new Sprinter 513 CDI chassis cabs are fitted with 129hp engines and were supplied by local Glasgow dealer, Western Commercial. Each is fitted with bespoke body with water tank, jetting and suction equipment by Dutch specialist Rioned. EEG also runs a fleet of more than 300 trucks – a combination of 26- and […]

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    Truck rises helped stabilise CV market in July, says SMMT

    Vans dipped 2.6% in the month to 18,417 units, but remained 9.3% up for the January – July period with 151,594 registrations; while truck demand rose 10.3% and began to turn around the 7.8% decline over the year-to-date. UK van and truck registrations: 2013 and % change on 2012   July % change Year-to-date % […]

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