The new vehicles are being supplied on a four year full service contract hire basis to allow Lyreco in fulfilling its next-day delivery promise to customers. The company’s 2016 fleet investment includes an initial batch of 89 new Master vans, which are replacing assets previously supplied via an alternate provider. In July Fraikin will […]
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is keen to boost its sales in the increasingly competitive conversion market, with a growing array of pre-bodied Engineered To Go models available, along with the more specialised Engineered For You conversion scheme. The firm also launched a converter recognition programme at this year’s CV Show, providing customers with more of […]
In the ‘European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility’, the European Commission sets out that it will start consulting on new tighter CO2 targets and will also introduce CO2 limits for trucks. It also confirms 2030 climate targets as the EU looks to eradicate emissions from road transport by 2050. The document says: “Emissions from lorries, […]
The new multi-role TACR4 is built on the Mercedes Sprinter 6×6 chassis which is supplied by Rossett Mercedes in partnership with Oberaigner Automotive in Austria. The 6×6 is fitted with a selectable low range transmission and independent axle differential locks and can be used in an airport environment as well as in the local authority, […]
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Motorways including M1, M4, M5, M25 & M50, are all set to bear the brunt of the getaway as drivers attempt to beat the Saturday morning holiday traffic queues. In total 14.4million vehicles are estimated to take to the country's main roads across the weekend. Malcolm Bingham, FTA head of road network management […]
Working in close partnership with Zenith, Volkswagen helped deliver a fully converted Volkswagen Crafter CR35 LWB high roof to provide a mobile display unit to promote its MyCar Salary Sacrifice scheme, helped by a full vehicle wrap. Chosen for its size and load capacity, the Crafter is equipped with additional seating, on-board computers and […]
Braehead Foods had previously relied exclusively on Sprinter panel vans and runs a fleet of 22, which deliver to customers across Scotland and beyond. However, the new vehicles offer significantly more volume, which also means the load area can be divided into two practical compartments. “Demand for our fine food and game is growing, […]
Earlier this year Enterprise Flex-E-Rent relocated its West London branch to a much larger site. Announcing details of the new branch, Danny Glynn, managing director, Enterprise Flex-E-Rent said, “We are delighted to be opening this new operation on the outskirts of Maidstone as we believe there are considerable opportunities to extend our services in […]
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SECTOR Pick-up POWER 163/224hp LOAD AREA 2.52m2 CO2 199g/km Having turned the pick-up market upside down by offering the original Amarok pick-up with a range of 2.0-litre engines, when all major competitors had 2.5 and 3.0-litre motors, Volkswagen is going against the norm again and upsizing for the updated truck. While Nissan has downsized to 2.3-litre […]
The certificate is based on the best practice guidelines for the operation of vans and light commercial vehicles contained in the FTA’s Van Excellence Code. Venson said the accreditation demonstrates its ongoing commitment to developing the expertise of its frontline staff. Auditors visited Venson to run detailed checks to ensure the high standards […]
The vehicle is designed to maximise fleet use. “Our Flex PTS vehicles can be configured to flex with changing demand from NHS Trusts, private PTS providers and hire companies” commented O&H marketing director, Lee Bott. “Flex PTS will also reduce our levels of manufacturing change control – a saving that we would expect to […]
Commenting on the need for expansion, TruTac managing director, Terry Ramsey, said: “The last few years have seen rapid growth for TruTac in both the HGV and PSV industry sectors. “The company has worked closely with customers old and new to provide ever-more innovative solutions for effective compliance management and cost-efficient fleet control.” […]
