Following telematics implementation in the fleet six months ago, Kwik Fit has reported a 8% saving on fuel bills as a result of technicians adopting a smoother and safer style of driving when at the wheel of the Mobile units. Additionally, average fuel economy across the Mobile fleet has increased from 22mpg to 25mpg – […]
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Prices rose from £8,316 to £11,536, reinforcing the strength of the UK used LCV market in 2014. According to Autorola UK, the average age of stock reduced slightly in 2014 from 35 to 33 months, while mileage also reduced from 23,849 to 22,544 miles which helped increase prices, but generally demand and prices were very […]
A 13-year-old, 4.5-litre ex-public utility Unimog with 119,414 miles was the pick of Shoreham’s first sale, selling for nearly £27,000. A second, six-litre 2001 Mercedes Unimog was also the top seller at another Shoreham auction, selling for £18,000 despite nearly 220,000 miles on the clock. The specialised nature of Shoreham’s first auction continued with 2006 […]
The Canter 7C15 arrived via Lancashire and Cumbria Mercedes-Benz Dealer Ciceley Commercials – the German manufacturer’s franchised UK network also sells and supports the popular FUSO light truck range in Britain. The Dealer is inspecting and servicing the vehicle under a Repair and Maintenance Contract, at its Blackburn workshop. The chassis is fitted with a […]
The building contractor made the savings across its 200-strong fleet by using driver behaviour monitoring tools to underpin a three-year risk management programme with HDI-Gerling. ‘By meeting targets to reduce the frequency and severity of motor claims in the last 12 months, we have benefitted from a 20% premium reduction,’ explained Breyer Group finance manager, […]
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The Caddy range is powered by new 2.0-litre, four cylinder diesel engines. The performance range includes: 55 kW / 75 PS, 75 kW / 102 PS, and the top-of-the-range engine a 110 kW / 150 PS. Recording the lowest fuel consumption is the Caddy Blue Motion panel van, specially developed for inner-city deliveries: 'With its […]
Truck registrations increased 38.6% to 2,518 units, led by pent-up demand in the market. The van market also experienced an uplift, up 21.7% to 22,049 units. UK van and truck registrations: 2014 and % change on 2013 January % change Year-to-date % change Rolling year % change Vans 22,049 21.7% 22,049 21.7% 325,613 19.2% […]
The welfare conversion will come complete with standard messing facilities and a toilet plus a range of accessories from a side camera to a complete tow bar step system. ‘Our customers told us that they wanted a lighter and cheaper welfare vehicle so we’ve listened and acted on it,’ commented David Healy, commercial and finance […]
The Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ models were bought outright and will be operated on an intensive, high mileage schedule for 12 months. 24×7 Limited used CAP vehicle valuations to establish that the Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ MPVs offered the best residual values based on 30,000 miles per annum. The vehicles were supplied by Citroën London […]
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Emond has worked with Northgate for over nine years, and has recently been promoted from his position as commercial development manager. His new role will see him enhancing Northgate’s visibility across the UK and ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. ‘I’m delighted with this fantastic opportunity to join the national team at a truly exciting time of […]
