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For fleets looking at the possibility of downsizing, adopting a smaller van with lower running costs and improved fuel economy, Vauxhall’s Combo is a natural replacement for the firm’s Vivaro customers. But what if you still require the sort of load volume or payload of the larger van, but fancy the smaller external dimensions and […]
Krispy Kreme was previously using vehicle tracking to monitor driver performance, including speeding and harsh driving events such as acceleration, deceleration and corning, and was looking for vehicle camera to complement and enhance the telematics system. According to Intelligent Telematics, the IT1000 will provide complete visibility of all collisions and driving incidents across the commercial […]
The organisations are supporting Road Safety Week with their Bright Van Man initiative by providing the following key precautions that all drivers can take to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians and road workers: Slow down: Stay within speed limits at all times, lower your speed to 20 in residential areas and slow […]
The autumn-themed campaign covers an extensive range of genuine Isuzu parts and accessories including Isuzu approved floor mats and seat covers, Clarion radios, Clarion sat nav and Silent Night reversing alarms, as well as discounts on Shell Rimula Oil, Isuzu batteries and Screen Care items such as Isuzu wiper blades and screenwash. Owners of an […]
Medway Norse, part of Norse Group, is fitting its vehicles with Goodyear’s Cargo UltraGrip 2 winter tyres due to the unpredictable driving conditions in winter. The tyres combine a high load-carrying capability with outstanding traction on winter roads, with a tread pattern that features extra biting edges for ice and snow. The directional tread grooves […]
The 29-point Express Visual Check (EVC) aims to ensure vehicles withstand the rigours of the colder weather and help to prevent any serious problems occurring. This includes checks on key vulnerable areas such as tyres, wipers and lights. Vehicles will also receive a battery check. Every year national roadside assistance companies report an increase in […]
West Midlands-based PAM Distribution has seen average fleet mpg increase by 14% having introduced TomTom Telematics’ WEBFLEET fleet management platform. ‘WEBFLEET’s driver behaviour monitoring tools, which offer live performance feedback to both our drivers and management, have led to a more fuel efficient driving style with a clear reduction in incidents of speeding,’ said PAM […]
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With manufacturers all adhering to the same set of regulations and standards, and with aerodynamics driving vehicle body design, you might think that all vans are pretty much the same. That is definitely not the case though, with a Transit offering a very different driving experience and ownership proposition to a Movano or a Sprinter. […]
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Replacing two iconic designs Replacing any iconic vehicle is never an easy prospect for any designer. Whether it’s an exotic rare car or a much loved volume produced model makes little difference. Imagine being tasked with replacing the Volkswagen Golf, sold all over the world, the Land Rover Defender, or Toyota Landcruiser – similar models […]
The initiative means that any operator ordering a new Mercedes-Benz Citan, Vito or Sprinter from Hughes will receive £250 to spend with the family-owned builders’ and plumbers’ merchant and electrical wholesaler. Even those taking a test drive will get a £20 voucher. Grant & Stone has a head office in High Wycombe and a network […]
Launched at the Seeing is Believing industry event supported by the Highways Agency, the system measures tyre pressure on vehicles including cars and commercial vehicles and then sends readings to the user’s mobile phone. Companies can now also trial the mobile device for a 24-hour period to gain accurate tyre pressure readings for vehicles in […]
Commenting on the findings, Paul Doble, chief sales and marketing officer at DX, a leading independent mail, parcels and logistics end-to-end network operator, said: ‘The increase in online sales is fantastic news for the industry and demonstrates the strength of the ecommerce arena. However, it also heaps a lot of pressure on online retailers and […]
