The partnership will help fleets optimise the cost per mile of their vehicle, boost productivity, improve driver safety and reduce the fleet’s carbon footprint using Masternaut’s services through the “Connect Fleet Management” programme combined with PSA Group telematics technology. Data from all vehicles is fed back over the air in real-time to the Masternaut […]
The SmartWitness dashcam filmed the full bust-up, which started when the van driver overtook the grey Vauxhall Vectra and cut him up as they drove up a hill at 30mph close to Northampton town centre. The manoeuvre enraged the Vectra driver who then accelerated and drove across the front of the van, causing a […]
The company, which delivers services for transport infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, changed its name from Imtech Traffic & Infra earlier this year after being acquired by new owners. Now more than 230 operational vehicles have been rebranded and fitted with high-tech Motrak tracking devices in a deal with vehicle solutions firm Motiva […]
Family-owned General Traffic runs 150 vans, which deliver parts to garages, shops and workshops across the North-West and beyond. The Mercedes-Benz vehicles, which are all Long-bodied Citan 109 CDIs, arrived via dealer Ciceley Commercials and replace models by a rival manufacturer. Transport Manager Zubair Bhaiji explained: “Having heard good things I’d been looking […]
Located on the Railway Triangle development, the purpose-built dealership sells and supports FUSO Canter light trucks as well as Mercedes vehicles, and features a retail van showroom and offices, as well as a fully equipped workshop with dedicated bays for truck and van MoT tests, and a Parts department. Steve Bridge, managing director, Mercedes-Benz […]
Portsmouth-based Mountjoy has taken delivery of 110 Transporters, 10 Crafters and 10 Caddys, which will be put to use by its tradesmen to provide a repair service to housing tenants as part of its key contract with Portsmouth City Council. Selected for their robustness, Bluetooth technology and all-round parking sensors, the vans have been […]
The new technology connects to the CANbus system and communicates with the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) to offer added security against key-cloning, hacking and even key theft. Dubbed the Ghost Immobiliser, the device uses the existing buttons in the vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console, so […]
Dubbed the Fleet World Workshop, the tools give users a clear and concise picture of running costs, tax bills, specifications and environmental impact for all car, vans and electric vehicles on sale today. For fleets running vans, the Van Tax Calculator enables drivers who use their vans for more than just business mileage to work […]
Head of LCV Matthew Davock said: “The commercial market continues to show no sign of softening. When comparing July against August, we saw a 14% increase in units sold, performance against guide rising by 2% and the average selling price at our in-lane and online auctions recorded its second highest figure for 2016, beaten only […]
Supplied by local Nissan car dealership Alex F Noble & Son, the new vehicles are being leased with the help of the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Scheme. Councillor Derek Rosie, Midlothian’s cabinet member for transport, said: “As a council, we now have eight electric vehicles, including three pool cars. These vehicles are […]
The new additions include 81 Movanos, featuring both the Movano Panel Van as well as the Movano Tipper Cab variant, as well as 24 Combo vans, which will be used by plumbers and electricians, and for property maintenance. Newcastle City Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods Councillor Nick Kemp said: “Having a fleet of reliable […]
Unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, the all-electric version of the new panel van features a 100kw electric motor that gives it a maximum speed of 50mph along with a claimed range of over 124 miles. The concept vehicle's battery pack, which is made up of 312 cells and has a […]
