Available online, the “Buy or Lease” calculator can be used by fleets to enter key details such as the kinds of cars and vans operated, their normal replacement cycle, annual mileage and current age. The tool then produces a financial breakdown forecasting the estimated costs of each acquisition method annually and over the next three […]
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Offered on Long panel van models with 109CDI and 111CDI engines, the Citan Sport features a choice of six metallic paints; colour-coded bumpers; wing mirrors and tail-light trim and 16-inch multispoke light alloy wheels. In addition, Citan Sport comes with air conditioning; a leather-trimmed steering wheel; Sport mats and badging; daytime driving lights; and chrome […]
Illustrating the variety of co-polymer bodies available will be a Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickup that features a Strongs full body conversion to temperature controlled specification. This particular vehicle body can quickly achieve and maintain a set point temperature and the vehicle will be used for the collection and transportation of water samples for analysis. Alongside […]
The solution forms part of CMS SupaTrak’s “Saving Money. Saving Lives.” campaign, which focuses on promoting safer driving and managing road risk and accident prevention. The combined video and telematics system delivers real-time crash reconstruction information to incident management centres, referred to by insurance companies as first notification of loss centres (FNOL centres). Using this […]
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38% of 3.5-tonne vans sold in Europe have a load volume of 9-11m3, while 35% are in the 11-14m3 class. It comes as little surprise therefore, to hear that Iveco sees its new 10.8m3 and 12m3 vans as pivotal models in the revised Daily line-up. The firm has listened to customers and lengthened wheelbases, […]
This year’s Show on Tuesday 12 May has already attracted a record number of vehicle manufacturers, including several who have never participated in the event before, such as Ford Motor Company and the Fiat Group. There will be 24 separate vehicle manufacturers at the event – itself a new show record – and they will […]
The company says that light commercial vehicle tyre consumption is growing as an increasing number of vans join the UK fleet – particularly due to the rise in home deliveries as a consequence of the internet shopping boom. However the trend is also being driven by an ever-increasing focus by van operators on at-work driving […]
The Derby branch of the national commercial vehicle specialist recently supplied vans number 150, 151 and 152 to the integrated building solutions firm based in Beeston. The vans have now been distributed to three new starters at J Tomlinson, which offers services in construction, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance, mechanical and electrical engineering, energy efficiency, renewables, […]
The briefings, held in association with Mercedes-Benz Vans, provide companies with a unique opportunity to explore operational best practice and compliance issues across a range of key areas, whether they are an existing Van Excellence member, or an operator keen to know where to begin. FTA consultant Ian Laughlin, who has many years of fleet […]
The move follows Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin’s warning of driver shortages ahead of Christmas, which saw consumers urged to shop earlier to avoid disappointment. Building on 33 years’ experience in the logistics industry, the new company will provide professionally trained delivery drivers for local businesses. Elaine Harries, who setup the new company with business partner […]
Two thirds of all WMAS ambulances will be FIAT Ducato based when the remainder are delivered and the service is expected to rack up 15 million miles, spanning an area of 5,000 square miles, in 2015 alone. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has taken delivery of the first batch of its new front-line ambulances, all […]
The research focuses on more than 200 fleet operators’ views and reports on key areas of light commercial vehicle management including changes in replacement cycles and the key trends in LCV fleet management. 'A key part of the GE proposition to van fleet operators is our high level of LCV expertise and with "The Company […]
