However, the Association has highlighted concerns about the appropriateness of some of the proposed actions. TfL is considering banning some larger lorries from certain parts of the city, or at certain times of the day and the Action Plan also contains proposals to increase the number of 20mph zones. FTA believes that 20mph zones should […]
ESP is a safety device that uses information supplied by various sensors to check whether a vehicle is cornering safely or not. If the ESP computer believes the vehicle is going to skid, it brakes the appropriate wheel or reduces engine power to counteract the imbalance. ESP also incorporates a host of other technologies, including […]
The vehicle’s new aerodynamic box body design and streamlined Thermo King cab-mounted fridge unit aims to reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%. Based on a Mercedes Sprinter 3.5 tonne GVW chassis, the vehicle will be run for six months alongside a regular box van on identical routes in the Midlands region where its fuel […]
The Department for Transport (DfT) yesterday (5th July) announced its intention to go ahead with proposals to make Careless Driving a fixed penalty offence, bringing it in line with non-motoring fixed penalties. The new penalty bandings will be: Band Current penalty level After changes One £30 £50 Two £60 £100 Three £120 £200 Four […]
The order has been placed to support RISG’s commercial and domestic maintenance and repairs team. It comprises 220 NV200s and 55 Primastars and will be delivered in stages over the next 30 months. Each van will be kept for four years and all will be finished in RISG livery. The new vans will be used […]
Iveco has opted to bring back its DriveAway Options programme at 7.5 tonnes following the success of a similar re-launch for 3.5 tonne Dailys in 2012. The programme will mean that customers only have to deal with one point of sale (the Iveco dealer), rather than co-ordinating between two or more suppliers. As a result, […]
Isuzu UK has announced that the towing capacity of the new D-Max has been increased by 500kg. The increase has come as a response to customer feedback and to satisfy those who were demanding extra capacity. The Isuzu D-Max range has enjoyed success in the UK market, with the Japanese-marque announcing a record sales figure […]
All vehicles will be supplied in white and feature Glasgow City Council's livery to match the 200 other Fiat Professional vehicles already on the fleet. The new vehicles are powered by Fiat's 1.3 MultiJet II 16v Diesel engine. The 90 bhp 1.3-litre MultiJet II diesel has an official fuel consumption figure of 55.4 mpg and […]
The firm, based in Weston-super-Mare, specialises in the refurbishment, fit out and maintenance of business premises, particularly the hospitality and retail sector. The order of 14 Renault Trafic and two Kangoo vans represent’s the second phase of a replacement programme designed to update the company’s remaining commercial vehicles. The firm took delivery of their first […]
The conference has been organised in response to the news that European rules are set to apply to vehicles not previously covered, including vans, trucks and trailers as well as other special purpose vehicles. The event will analyse the EC rulings on construction standards for road vehicles that are being implemented on a European-wide basis, […]
