Now out for public consultation, the plans have been billed as “the toughest crackdown on the most polluting vehicles by any major city around the world” and include a £10 charge for the most polluting vehicles, the extension and early implementation of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and a national diesel scrappage scheme. In response, […]
Speakman will lead the operational planning for the business and will be responsible for all branch, rental and workshop operations as well as the customer support centre in Darlington. Speakman said: “Northgate is in a strong market position. In my new role, I look forward to being given the opportunity to grow an area […]
The major public consultation has been launched today (5 July) on the 60th anniversary of the Clean Air Act to help end London's 'public health emergency'. The changes would see the implementation of a £10 Emissions Surcharge (dubbed the ‘T-charge’) on the most polluting vehicles entering central London from 2017. The charge would apply to all […]
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 […]
Under the SDCN trading platform, members place work onto the network for other members to make an offer. Members can then use this system for all of the job administration, and upon a job’s completion the delivery information can be put on the network for the company that sold the job. SDCN members are […]
Steve Clarke, Fuel Card Services group marketing manager, said of the new FCS Vehicle Solutions product: “We can offer outstanding deals on every make and model from 32 vehicle manufacturers, sourced through more than 4,000 dealers nationwide. It means that we can ensure the best possible deal, even if only a single vehicle is required. […]
Now open for bids, the scheme will be funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) through Innovate UK, and will be open to SMEs as well as large fleets. Part of the funds will also go towards new alternative fuel infrastructure such as electric vehicle charge points. Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: […]
The Landscape Group will use the vehicles to deliver maintenance and landscaping machinery throughout the UK and to help meet growing demand for its services. The deal, which includes a range of custom-built LCVs, means Motiva now provides more than 200 units, or around 40 per cent, of the company’s leased fleet. The Landscape […]
Due to be launched this autumn, the new Crafter shows the brand’s latest design language, which will be rolled out across all new commercial vehicle derivatives and models. It also majors on “innovation, plus a high level of functionality and quality”. The all-new model has been developed with the help of feedback of current […]
Based on the Alaskan concept unveiled in September 2015, the new model joins an expanding array of pickups, including sister model the Nissan NP300 Navara, as well as the Mitsubishi L200, Volkswagen Amarok and Fiat’s new Fullback. Mercedes has also announced plans to launch its first pickup, the GLT, from 2017, which will be based […]
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) data on reported road casualties in Great Britain 2015 shows there were 65 goods vehicle occupants killed last year – up 38% on the figure of 47 for 2014. The figure for those seriously injured increased 5% from 532 in 2014 to 560 in 2015. However there was a […]
The SMMT figures for May show UK commercial vehicle output increased 13.8% to 7,748 units. The home market drove output, with demand up almost a quarter, while production for export also enjoyed substantial gains, putting the overall sector up by 2.7% in the year to date. The news comes as European commercial vehicle markets […]
