The finance provider for vehicle dealers and auctions explains that positive economic news is feeding through to the LCV market, with the SMMT forecasting a new record of 355,000 new sales in 2015. The last record was set back in 2007 at 337,000. Next Gear Capital claims that ithis is clear evidence that businesses of all sizes are gearing […]
The company has already installed 40 IT1000 3G forward-facing cameras as part of its commitment to improving road safety, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing insurance costs, with plans to roll-out the solution to more than 200 commercial vehicles. Transline Logistics will use the cameras alongside its existing tracking solution to provide proof of what occurred […]
Announced today (5 August), the deal will see AA AutoWindshields’ Preston offices and its 200 staff and technicians integrated with Auto Windscreens and, under a ten year partnership arrangement, the AA will continue to use Auto Windscreens to deliver glass repair and replacement services for AA members; its business-to-business and insurance customers. Chris Thornton, managing […]
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By 5 December 2015, firms with more than 250 employees or those with a turnover exceeding £35m and balance sheet in excess of £30m must have conducted energy audits and notified the Environment Agency under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). The legislation was announced only last summer in response to the EU Energy Efficiency […]
The company, which works on projects throughout the UK, had the vehicles delivered in batches over the past six months by Ciceley Commercials, the reigning Mercedes-Benz Van Dealer of the Year. All are BlueEFFICIENCY models equipped with a package of fuel-saving feature including an alternator management system, improved underbody aerodynamics and the ECO start/stop function, which […]
80% of the 4,000 van drivers surveyed claimed that they were unaware of the different speed limits which apply to vans and commercial vehicles over 2-tonnes: 50mph limit on single carriageways 60mph limit on dual carriageways Commenting on the findings, managing director of Total Motion, Simon Hill said: “Knowledge is most definitely the best solution. […]
According to Moore Blatch, the dangers of intimidation, personal violence and a threat of fines are fuelling a health and safety issue for drivers and their employers. Drivers forced to check their vans or trucks could find themselves in danger of being attacked by migrants desperate to cross the UK border. They are in an […]
From 1 September 2015, all new cars, plus light commercial vehicles under 1305kg (unladen), sold in the EU must be compliant with EU6 standards for exhaust emissions. Unlike previous diesels, many EU6 compliant engines require an exhaust additive called AdBlue, which neutralises most of the harmful NOx emissions. For some fleets the use of AdBlue […]
Prices for the short wheelbase Caddy Life 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS Euro 6 engine, start from £15,600; Caddy Maxi Life with the same engine starts from £17,985. As with the new Caddy Panel van which opened for ordering at the start of July, these models come with the same new technology, comfort, convenience and safety […]
With the vans being delivered in stages between now and 2017, once complete, the Hoover Candy van fleet will contain solely Vauxhall products. Hoover Candy has ordered the L1H1 variant with the 1.6 120PS BiTurbo engine for all models. Rear rear parking sensors, bespoke internal racking and Hoover livery will all be fitted to each […]
