Katie Beck

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    UK pricing and specification announced for all-new Trafic van

    A total of 72 variants will be available in the UK, with Renault’s top-selling LCV range taking in panel and crew vans, platform cab and Passenger versions. Offering a choice of three trim levels, four frugal, yet responsive engines and a series of innovative and high-end equipment touches, the manufacturer believes the van will fulfil […]

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    Vaillant UK refreshes fleet with over 100 Ford Transit Customs

    The company, based in Belper, Derbyshire, will take delivery of 110 vans this year for Vaillant's after-sales service engineers to use as a mobile workspace and for component storage. ‘Our vans carry a large number of spares to enable them to maintain a very high first-call success rate,’ explained Keith Mathers, Vaillant group service director. […]

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    Upgrading to new vans earlier could have significant whole life cost advantages, says GE Capital

    Commenting on the findings, Simon Cook, LCV leader at GE Capital, fleet services, said: ‘This new generation of vans is a revelation in terms of impact on the key cost drivers such as fuel consumption, reliability, maintenance costs and carbon footprint. ‘Historically, when a new design appeared, the change in whole life costs compared to […]

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    DAF Trucks launches my DAF app

    The my DAF app has now been updated to version 2.0 with enhanced functionality and content that includes the ability to view the latest DAF brochures, information sheets, the DAF in Action Magazine, driver’s handbooks for the new LF, new CF & new XF and driver training videos. The app also enables the user to […]

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    Hertz UK achieves major savings with Michelin tyre policy

    Latest figures show the average total cost of ownership of tyres per vehicle for the company has dropped by almost a quarter since 2010. Hertz UK’s general manager, Neil Cunningham, attributes the considerable reduction in average cost per vehicle to the longevity and durability of Michelin tyres which has meant that fewer replacements are needed. […]

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    Deli-Lites Ireland reports cost benefits with Masternaut

    Deli-Lites Ireland made the decision to partner with Masternaut to monitor its entire fleet and to create a cost-efficient and productive workforce. By having in-depth visibility, Deli-Lites Ireland fleet managers have a greater view of vehicle performance, in terms of fuel used; route mapping and the run times that drivers complete their deliveries. Also trackable […]

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    Auto Styling Truckman expands hardtop offering

    The company is one of the first to manufacture both Cab High and High Roof solid-sided Super Cab hardtops for the Ford Ranger Mk5 in the UK. Adding this hardtop to its range means the company is now producing Super Cab versions of all three of its British built hardtops for the Ford Ranger Mk5. […]

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    London Linen takes delivery of new Iveco Eurocargo truck

    The 7.5 tonne 4×2 rigid has been supplied on a five year full service contract agreement, and  is the latest in a long line of vehicles that Fraikin has provided to London Linen in a relationship that dates back to 1999. London Linen will use the new Euro 6-compliant truck to provide delivery and collection […]

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