Order books are open now, ahead of the official start of Proace Van sales in September and the first deliveries of new Hilux to customers from July. The Proace Van will be offered in two grades – Base and Compact – and in Compact, Medium and Long body lengths. Engines cover the 95hp and […]
Internet service provider JT (formally Jersey Telecoms) has outright purchased 10 Trafic and nine Master models to use solely in the ongoing installation of the advanced fibre network for the ‘Gigabit Jersey’ programme. JT pitched vehicles from four manufacturers against each other before opting for the Trafic and Masters – which marks the first […]
Supported by Alphabet’s management of funding and maintenance costs, as well as focus on reducing vehicle downtime in 2015, WDH reports that the fleet has contributed to a 2% reduction in the cost per property of the responsive repair service. WDH required bidders, who tendered within the CCS Framework, to accommodate its existing terms […]
Managing director Anthony Bevan made the announcement on the company’s Commercial Vehicle Show stand at the Birmingham NEC, where it was promoting its range of truck and van services. Located close to Junction 9 of the M6, the new base in Wednesbury, West Midlands, comprises a 17,000 sq ft factory and 5,000 sq ft […]
Said to be capable of cutting accident rates by up to 50% and reducing fuel bills by as over 10%, Live Drive Pro is based on Lightfoot’s real-time in-vehicle driver coaching technology. The device has been designed for easy fitment and uses verbal and visual LED alerts to improve driving style ‘in the moment’ […]
That’s the verdict of MPs on a Parliament select committee in a new report on air quality that says the Government “must act now to tackle this public health emergency”. The report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) says that: Poor air quality is damaging the UK’s environment and harming the […]
This event, which is being held on 11 May at the Silverstone circuit, will provide fleet decision-makers with the chance to talk with the telematics specialists at ALD Automotive to find out how its ProFleet2 technology can determine the suitability of AFVs for fleet operators. First launched in 2004 as a way of reminding […]
8,398 CVs were built in Britain last month, down -13.0% compared with the previous year as the market rebalanced following a particularly strong performance in March 2015. First quarter production volumes remained stable, rising 0.9% on 2015 and marking the strongest quarter in more than four years. The growth was driven by overseas demand, […]
The Van Excellence Small Fleet Programme, which is being showcased at the CV Show at Birmingham NEC, is for operators who have 10 vans or fewer and will share advice and first-rate operational procedures from the top performing fleets. Mark Cartwright, FTA’s head of vans, said: “Small fleet operators wanted an affordable scheme like […]
The new scheme extends the range of off-the-shelf and bespoke conversions on offer and guaranties the quality of the products available from Volkswagen’s Van Centre network. Working only with pre-qualified trusted partners, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continues to offers a range of conversion products that comply with the latest commercial and technical requirements. The changes […]
Aston Barclay Westbury sells 1,500 cars and vans a month from its eight acre site in Brook Lane, which boasts improved facilities for its buyers, improved offices for its 40 staff and a new viewing gallery for its vendor customers. “The business has grown over the past five years and we have invested money […]
The call comes from Venson Automotive Solutions as it highlights best practice for ensuring vehicles are safe and fit for work in its stand at this year’s CV Show. In particular, businesses need to take into consideration how their vehicles are used, including the working environment and the payload of the goods and equipment […]
