Full details of the MAN TGE model haven’t been announced but the firm, which is majority owned by Volkswagen, said the model has been developed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles based on the Crafter and will be built alongside the VW LCV in the new plant in Wrzesnia, Poland. It will debut at the 2016 IAA […]
The firm, which is part of the Mobivia Group, will expand on its Xee connected vehicles solution for cars by using the TomTom Bridge platform to bring about a number of services for LCV drivers, including the ability to communicate with colleagues in real time and locate their position using GPS as well as vehicle […]
The firm, which has media sites throughout the UK, serviced by a fleet operating from nine locations nationwide, is now using Shell, Texaco and Diesel Direct fuel cards from Fuel Card Services for its 320+-strong fleet. Fuel cards personalised to individuals have also been implemented to cater for hired, leased or ‘grey’ vehicles. JCDecaux has […]
The company is to use the web-based Ctrack Online system to monitor 37 cars and vans. Replacing an existing tracking system, the new solution will predominantly comprise hardwired tracking units along with a small number of self-installed devices, which connect quickly and easily to a vehicle’s OBD II diagnostic port and will be used in […]
ECO Stars provides advice to commercial fleets on how to reduce environmental impact, achieve financial savings and gain positive recognition. Through its partnership with Route Monkey, ECO Stars members can now access route optimisation and scheduling solutions, which Route Monkey claims can reduce fleet costs by up to 20%. Route Monkey’s algorithms are capable of […]
Fraikin currently operates a 30-strong fleet of service vans, which support its 10 in-house workshops and network of more than 600 third party maintenance providers nationwide. Together, these three service channels support more than 9,200 commercial vehicles on contract with Fraikin across the UK. Managing director Hugh Cole has set a goal for the business […]
Along with using the core r2c Online platform, Isuzu has integrated i2i throughout its dealer network to further streamline operations and to keep up with the differing requirements of its customers. Over 10,000 fleets currently use the r2c Online system, which was launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2015. Nick Walls, managing director of r2c Online […]
The two funeral hearses and accompanying custom-built stretched limousines sales saw a fierce bidding competition for the niche vehicles and were bought at substantially over the vendor’s estimated value. With worries over demand for used electric vehicles, eight 2014 Renault ZOEs were also snapped up by dealers. The same occurred with the unusual request to […]
The Ford Transit models will go into service across England assisting with the agency’s flood and coastal risk management programmes, for which AWD traction is vital. “Our work inevitably requires us to visit rural areas where access can be a bit of a challenge,” said Dale Eynon, head of fleet services, “and while we need […]
GAZ Group enters the segment of vans with body capacity of over 13 cubic meters what makes GAZ the first Russian brand competing with foreign vehicles in this market. GAZ carried out a large-scale production modernization while preparing for the production of a new model. Investment to the project has reached around 9 billion rubles […]
ACEA found that growth was sustained across all commercial vehicle segments. Spain (+53.2%) and the UK (+19.9%) confirmed the positive momentum posting double-digit percentage gains, followed by France (+9.7%) and Italy (+4.9%), while Germany remained stable (+0.6%). Over nine months in 2015, the EU market expanded (+12.2%), totalling 1,517,247 commercial vehicles. During the same period, […]
ATS Euromaster has invested more than £320,000 in this new site, which has been equipped with tyre fitting, maintenance and vehicle diagnostic equipment. The modern premises occupy a 6,000ft² site and has been selected for its strategic location bordering East London, coupled with its close proximity to the A2 and M25. In addition to expert […]
