Three Long-bodied Sprinter 313 CDIs – soon to be joined by a further five, already ordered – wear all-over vinyl wrap liveries promoting the new Biffa OneCall service. The fourth is a Sprinter 313 CDI with cage bodywork by Tipmaster, of London. They arrived along with 41 other vehicles, a combination of Sprinter, New Vito […]
ISO 14001 is a standard which outlines how to put an effective environmental management system in place. It’s designed to help businesses remain commercially successful without overlooking environmental responsibilities. In addition to this, the company also has been awarded OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification, which confirms that Northgate is practising suitable […]
The Lytx DriveCam solution combined with focused coaching efforts has helped Flogas to prevent incidents on its cylinder delivery fleet by identifying at-risk drivers and providing the appropriate coaching. “Lytx DriveCam is a driver safety solution that continues to make a measurably positive impact on our business and on the community at large,” explained Anthony […]
Already unveiled in their Citroën Spacetourer / Peugeot Traveller and Toyota Proace MPV bodystyles, the vehicles were the final ones tested under the 2015 Euro NCAP programme and scored the full five-star rating in the Business & Family Vans category. The models were awarded 87% for adult occupant protection, 91% for child occupant, 64% for […]
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Let’s face it, Euro 5 engine emissions are hardly top of the list of topics when talking to VW these days. However when the firm unveiled its sixth generation Transporter earlier this year, it had already announced the first Euro 6 motor to be offered. Volkswagen went with the 102hp engine, as that has […]
Safety & security Superintendent Paul Keasey, head of the National Roads Policing Intelligence Forum Health and safety should always be a priority for fleet managers, but security must also be a major consideration. That is the opinion of Superintendent Paul Keasey, head of the National Roads Policing Intelligence Forum. “Be aware that your vehicle and […]
The company is adopting the web-based Ctrack Online telematics system for its fleet of 15 cars and vans used by its team of engineers and consultants. Acorn initially decided to install a tracking system following discussions with its motor fleet insurance partner about the best ways to manage claims costs and reduce annual premiums. The […]
Production for export saw a 79.1% jump following growing demand in Europe, while output destined for the UK market remained strong in 2015 despite a dip in November. 88,214 CVs have been manufactured so far this year – up 35.6% over 2014 volumes. Commenting on the results, Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The recovery in UK CV […]
Global firm DB Schenker has been working with Specsavers Corporate Eyecare to educate its employees on the importance of clear vision for road safety. The firm, which operates land transport, air and ocean freight, contract logistics and supply chain management in the UK, places a top priority on the highest standards of care for health […]
The company, Banham Group, runs a fleet of approximately 200 vehicles, including Vauxhall Corsa, Astra and Insignia cars alongside Astravan and Vivaro vans. The fleet is on a four-year replacement cycle and around 70% of it is Vauxhall product, which will increase to 100% in the near future. Managing director William Banham said: “Vauxhall has […]
The new contract will see 20 Transporters join Siemens’ growing wind turbine engineering support team, which is responsible for the installation, servicing and maintenance of the company’s wind turbine portfolio. Siemens said the Transporter’s BlueMotion Technology was a key reason for securing the contract and has also opted for Volkswagen’s 4MOTION four-wheel drive system throughout […]
A competitive marketplace and continued demand from professional buyers saw dealer part-exchange and nearly-new values reach record levels, while average values for fleet and lease vans also rose for the third month in succession. BCA found that headline average value rose by £123 to £5,777, equivalent to a 2.1% uplift compared to October and the […]
