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The Vehicle Safety Recall search tool, which operates using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), can be used for both cars and vans to check if the vehicle is subject to an outstanding safety recall. Users will also be directed to their nearest dealer so that any necessary remedial work can be carried out as quickly […]

According to data analysed by the LowCVP, the van market is the fastest growing sector of UK road transport with vehicle numbers increasing at 3.5% per year and with more than 10% of the vehicles and 14% of the CO2 coming from this sector. The sector is almost entirely (96%) diesel-powered and almost 50% of […]

In its report on ‘Saving fuel, saving costs’, the organisation says that corporate fleet managers have more power over the composition of our atmosphere than most politicians, or even most oil executives.  It adds that transport is responsible for nearly a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, and road transport accounts for 72-81% of that. Europe’s […]

Supplied by Kent-based Haynes Trucks, The Facelift Group explained that the vehicles were chosen ahead of the competition because of their competitive payload advantages and strong ladder frame chassis, which provides maximum strength, flexibility and long-term durability. Each of the New Daily’s is being mounted with the Ascendant A12.5VM access platform. This keeps the gross […]

The brand is introducing a new high-efficiency 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 74.3mpg in the ECOnetic model– a 6% improvement over the outgoing 1.6-litre TDCi engine. Sharing a global platform with Ford’s latest passenger cars like the new Focus and Kuga, the Transit Connect is also able to […]

Fleet & lease values fell marginally, while part-exchange values improved significantly over the month. Nearly-new values rose to the highest point this year. Year-on-year table: All vans  All vans Avg Age (mnths) Avg Mileage Avg Value Sale vs CAP May 2014  57.83 77,673 £5,587  99.79% May 2015 58.07  78,012 £5,558  101.94%  According to BCA data, […]

So says Manheim as its latest Market Analysis reveals that vans offered for sale with little or no MOT are fetching up to £400 less than their freshly-tested counterparts. The May data shows that the average selling price of vans in May was £19 higher than April at £4,109 and with an average of 2,670 […]

Launched to enable drivers to view and share their driving licence, the new service enables drivers to generate a one-time code that can be used by fleet managers and vehicle rental providers to accept details such as penalty points and disqualifications. However, with the paper counterpart having officially been axed yesterday (8 June), technical glitches […]

All of the information contained on the paper counterpart, such a penalty points and which vehicles they are able to drive, is now replaced by an online service, which puts the onus back on to the driver to make their information accessible. To do this, the driver must choose to share his or her licence […]

Trojan Utilities implemented telematics across its 100-plus strong fleet of commercial vans, with the system used for a range of purposes by multiple departments across the business. The Masternaut system provides Trojan with in-depth driver behaviour monitoring, looking at speeding, mileage and harsh events, helping Trojan to determine the effect various improvements have on fuel […]