Katie Beck

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    GAZ Group begins production of GAZelle NEXT panel van

    GAZ Group enters the segment of vans with body capacity of over 13 cubic meters what makes GAZ the first Russian brand competing with foreign vehicles in this market. GAZ carried out a large-scale production modernization while preparing for the production of a new model. Investment to the project has reached around 9 billion rubles […]

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    Demand for commercial vehicles in EU increases for ninth consecutive month

    ACEA found that growth was sustained across all commercial vehicle segments. Spain (+53.2%) and the UK (+19.9%) confirmed the positive momentum posting double-digit percentage gains, followed by France (+9.7%) and Italy (+4.9%), while Germany remained stable (+0.6%). Over nine months in 2015, the EU market expanded (+12.2%), totalling 1,517,247 commercial vehicles. During the same period, […]

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    ATS Euromaster opens new flagship facility in Dartford

    ATS Euromaster has invested more than £320,000 in this new site, which has been equipped with tyre fitting, maintenance and vehicle diagnostic equipment. The modern premises occupy a 6,000ft² site and has been selected for its strategic location bordering East London, coupled with its close proximity to the A2 and M25. In addition to expert […]

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    Hydraquip expands van operation with Ogilvie Fleet

    The current 93 mobile engineers’ vans, almost exclusively Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313 CDI hi-roof models operated on three-year/120,000-mile contract hire with maintenance replacement cycles, are supplied by Ogilvie Fleet. When delivered the new vans will be fully-equipped mobile workshops capable of manufacturing hydraulic hoses and fitting on-site reducing down time of customers’ plant and machinery operating […]

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    Allianz partners with Lightfoot for improved fleet driver safety

    The partnership with Lightfoot enables Allianz’s Fleet and Motor Trade policyholders to purchase Lightfoot at a discounted rate. Lightfoot’s small in-cab device can be fitted to any vehicle’s dashboard to provide real-time audio and visual feedback and coaching for drivers. The product has the ability to improve driving in real-time, in the vehicle, rather than […]

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    FTA launches Driverfta app for monitoring driver hours

    Driverfta enables drivers to keep track of their most recent driving updates including date and time of their last card upload and the last activity included in that upload. They can view key working times, weekly rest figures, and other drivers’ hours information including what time their next shift can start. “FTA is delighted to […]

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    First Fence invests in Sprinter delivery fleet

    Supplied by East Midlands Dealer Mertrux, all are 313 CDI models with custom-built dropside bodies by M6 Motor Bodies, of Birmingham – the vehicle beds are extra-wide, to accommodate three-metre fencing panels. First Fence’s Mercedes-Benz vehicles are working flat out, making multi-drop same- and next-day deliveries nationwide. First Fence started out with used Mercedes-Benz vehicles […]

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    Facility services provider ISS expands fleet with Master Tippers

    The company, which offers facility solutions including technical services, support services, cleaning, catering and security, opted for the twin-wheel RWD Master in both medium-wheelbase single cab and long-wheelbase crew cab versions. The vehicles feature 45-degree rear-tipping ‘Scattolini’ bodies, fitted by accredited Renault supplier VFS, and will be used by ISS’ Landscaping Business to service a […]

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    LCV auction volumes increase 6.9% in September, finds NAMA

    Price Changes by age     Jun-15   Jul-15   Aug-15   Sep-15 <2Years £11,005 £11,355 £11,620 £11,475 Previous month Diff  -1.2%  3.2%  2.3%  -1.2% 2-4Years £6,540 £6,415 £6,320 £6,380 Previous month Diff -1.9% -1.9% -1.5% 0.9%  4.1-6 Years £4,770 £4,640 £4,365 £4,405 Previous month Diff  1.2% -2.7% -5.9%  0.8% Over 6 Years £2,330 £2,370 […]

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