Mr Belk will replace Michael Kamper, who has started a new role as vice president of marketing, sales & customer services Trucks Asia, responsible for Asian brands FUSO and BharatBenz worldwide. He joined Mercedes-Benz UK in 1991 and became director of after sales operations in 2001 with responsibility for technical & warranty support for all […]
Last week saw the Government announce the move, which comes into effect next month, as part of a crackdown on overzealous parking enforcement. In response, ACFO has said that the grace period should be adopted across all car parks, not just council-owned ones. The organisation is also reminding fleet decision-makers, company car and van drivers […]
Fleet and lease values improved in the month, as did values in the low volume nearly new sector, although part-exchange values declined. Year-on-year table: All vans All vans Avg Age (mnths) Avg Mileage Avg Value Sale vs CAP Feb 2014 60.73 81,346 £5,345 102.57% Feb 2015 59.35 77,754 £5,532 100.79% Average values were up by […]
The system has been designed to make it as easy as possible for customers with vans or cars to have tyres replaced, batteries and wheel alignments checked or a Class 4 or Class 7 MOT conducted, at a time that suits them, by experts. Customers choose the most convenient centre and time for their appointment, […]
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Fiat Professional’s latest Doblo Cargo line-up aims to please both fleet managers, with improved fuel consumption and market-leading carrying capacity, and drivers by offering lower in-cab noise levels and uprated infotainment systems. The vans have also been made more drivable, with improved torque response for the two most popular engines. However, while Doblo adopts […]
The new three-year agreement builds on an existing partnership between the two companies that dates back to 2013 and supports ALD Automotive’s ongoing commitment to promoting Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (AFVs) as credible options for fleets. As one of the UK's largest vehicle leasing companies, ALD Automotive has been increasing its work with supporting AFVs, and […]
FORS was officially established as a nationwide scheme last month, giving operators throughout the UK the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to raising both operational and professional standards. The accreditation scheme delivers safety, environmental and efficiency benefits for fleet operators by encouraging the adoption of best practice industry standards. Anne Johnson, FORS operations director, said: […]
Three lucky visitors to the MileageCount stand at the Fleet Show on 12 May at Silverstone will each win a pair of tickets to the world’s greatest annual motoring festival at Goodwood. Winning the tickets could not be easier. Simply visit the MileageCount stand to see how the company could save you money and improve your operational efficiency and fleet compliance. […]
Soon after receiving the vans, managing director Michael Swinhoe and marketing manager Luke Stanbridge set off on a charity tour, driving from Cambridge to customers in the North of England with computers on board for donation to the Institute of Water for Water Aid. The 675 mile journey was completed in two days, an achievement […]
According to the SMMT’s latest data, commercial vehicle registrations grew 19.5% in February, with 40,491 vehicles registered so far this year. The truck market also performed well, rising 31.7% in February. “It is encouraging to see that the commercial vehicle market continued to grow in February with registrations up 19.5%,” said Sue Robinson, director of […]
To date, 20 Kwik Fit Plus centres have been opened as part of parent company Itochu Corporation’s ongoing network-wide multi-million refurbishment and modernisation programme. Each of the current 20 Kwik Fit Plus centres, located chiefly in the South East of England, employs one team of fully trained staff delivering traditional ‘fast-fit’ and a second team […]
Representing the Paneltex temperature controlled bodybuilding manufacturing sites in Hull and Norwich will be a 26tonne MAN insulated rigid box van, alongside a MWB, high roof VW Crafter, featuring a Somers refrigerated panel van conversion, and the latest 3.5tonne Mercedes Sprinter twin compartment home delivery vehicle. Completing the 4 vehicle show line-up will be a […]
