In a letter to the Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Wells said the UK economy relies on the ability to import and export goods and it is, “essential therefore that the UK Government secures arrangements which protect our ability to deliver this”. Wells asked to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss how FTA […]
The competition took place on Thursday 14 July, at Mercedes-Benz Wentworth Park, Barnsley, where each van driver took part in six separate tasks during the event in order to evaluate their overall ability – driving style, economical driving, manoeuvring, defect checking, legislation knowledge and risk awareness. The winner was announced by FTA’s head of […]
Based in Northampton, Briggs & Forrester provides a range of engineering design, installation and maintenance services to the construction industry. The company employs more than 800 staff and operates a network of 11 regional offices across five divisions, with a turnover approaching £200m. Since its appointment, Fleet Hire has brought in a series of […]
Talento offers compact exterior dimensions with interior volume of up to 8.6m³ and a payload of up to 1,249kg. Fuel efficiency is offered from 47.9mpg / 5.9L/100km on the official combined cycle. In all, there are nine body styles to choose from – the standard- and high-roof vans in short- and long-wheelbase versions, short- […]
Manheim recorded its largest combined volume of LCV and HGV units sold in a month since the start of 2015, including the highest monthly figure for HGVs sold for the past three years. Commenting on the performance, Matthew Davock, head of LCV at Manheim, said: “In June, we saw our highest sold volume for […]
BCA’s head of commercial vehicles, Duncan Ward, commented: “History shows us that the commercial vehicle market typically slows over the summer months and we would expect to see some pressure on average values between now and the new registration plate in September. While average selling price appears to be holding up, this is largely due […]
Brital RKG is based in Wednesbury, West Midlands, and specialises in the installation and repair of aluminium glazing systems. The company’s portfolio encompasses windows, doors, shop fronts and curtain walling, while it also supplies architectural aluminium, glass and louvre systems to customers throughout the UK and Ireland. Founded more than 20 years ago by […]
Speaking at the SMMT International Automotive Summit in London, he told delegates: “From multinationals to small specialist suppliers, the automotive industry was almost unambiguous in its support for a Remain vote. I do not doubt that these will be difficult times for Britain, particularly British employers. We are facing a period of uncertainty, and we […]
Features of the RS hardtop include an integrated spoiler, non-drilling clamp fitting, solid sides for secure storage and cab height to create a sleek finish. With gull wing side access, a wash-clean interior and roof strength which allows additional storage, the utility hardtop also has a large capacity with space for racking and tools. […]
In a hot vehicle, drivers can feel sleepy or irritable, making it harder for them to drive safely. Road Safety charity ROSPA suggests that 20% of all road accidents on major roads are fatigue related. While the only real cure for fatigue is sleep, efficient air conditioning can help keep drivers fresh and alert […]
