The comments come in the wake of a recent survey with Specsavers and RSA Insurance Group that suggests almost nine in 10 (87%) drivers are in favour of the scheme. Research indicates this change in the law would significantly reduce the estimated 2,900 casualties caused by poor driver vision each year. The survey shows why government action […]
The FE CNG is equipped with a new 9-litre Euro 6 gas-powered engine featuring spark plug technology and automatic transmission, producing 320hp and 1356Nm of torque Methane gas is odourless when combusted and it contains very low levels of harmful particles. If the methane is a biogas, that is to say based on organic materials, Volvo […]
Hirst will be responsible for the day-to-day support of the larger Prohire fleet customers and his role will require him to work closely with customers to ensure high levels of service are maintained. Commenting on the importance of his new position, Hirst said: ‘Our larger customers rely on Prohire to provide a comprehensive range of […]
Operating from a quayside wholesale base and retail outlet at Shoreham Harbour, next to Hove Lagoon, the company sells high-quality, day-caught local fish and shellfish. Brighton & Newhaven Fish Sales now runs seven Sprinters supplied by Rossetts, all of which have refrigerated conversions. The latest, a Medium-length 313 CDI model with fuel-efficient 129hp engine, represents […]
‘At the last election, the Lib Dems were all in favour of introducing an expensive charging system for logistics services to the UK economy,’ explained RHA chief executive, Geoff Dunning. ‘Of course we would be in favour of scrapping the current tolling regime as it would give a boost to the South Wales economy in […]
Other findings include that volumes saw a 3.8% rise, and the average ages of LCV’s sold at auction fell to 63.9 months. NAMA found that the average number of days that LCVs remained on site went down to 14.3 days, and the average mileage decreased -3.5% from last month to 81,393 miles. Commenting on the […]
Commenting on the achievement, Alex McKinlay, head of home delivery, Iceland Foods, said: ‘This is a fantastic result across both accident and maintenance for our fleet. The 24-hour support of Mercedes-Benz Vans dealers really helps to keep vehicle downtime to a minimum, but to have a fully utilised fleet is virtually unheard of. ‘We have […]
Commenting on the issue Ian Gallagher, FTA’s head of policy for Wales, said: ‘Scrapping the tolls would be a welcome shot in the arm for business and commuters who use the bridges daily. Scrapping them altogether would allow businesses to invest in the things that matter such as new vehicles and staff recruitment.’ The bridges, […]
The report found that almost two-thirds (62%) of company car drivers claim to reach speeds of 80mph on motorways, almost double that of regular motorists (32%). Company car drivers were almost three times more likely to hit 90mph or more, with 8% admitting exceeding 90mph, compared with 3% of regular drivers. When asked why they […]
The manual has been fully updated after the 2014 budget, covering topics a fleet manager or company vehicle driver needs to know about tax – including car and van benefit tax, fuel benefit tax, VAT, income tax, corporation tax, capital allowances, fuel duty, vehicle excise duty and national insurance contributions. ‘The book covers every decision […]
