Under the agency’s plans, around 32 miles of the M4 between London and Theale will be turned into a “smart” motorway, using the hard shoulder as a running lane and installing new technology along the road to help keep traffic flowing and drivers informed. Highways Agency project manager, Lynne Stinson, said: ‘This is the biggest […]
The event will also include sessions by Head of the Transport Regulation Unit (TRU) Donna Knowles, Chief Executive of Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) Keith Morrison, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The conference, sponsored by Volvo Trucks and Brigade Electronics, aims to give transport managers the information and assistance they […]
Scanning the QR code with a suitable code reader on a smartphone or tablet computer with camera opens up a digital rescue card. A live internet connection on the smartphone is required. The rescue card shows important information such as the location of vital vehicle components such as fuel tanks, airbags and electric cables. Such […]
David Cameron stated that plans for the biggest road building programme for almost half a century will be unveiled in next month's Autumn Statement (December 3), and contain a £15 billion overhaul of 100 of Britain's busiest roads and motorways by the end of the decade as the economy continues to recover. Commenting on the […]
The integrated IT1000 vehicle camera combines high-definition video, GPS tracking, three-axis accelerometer and 3G technologies, removing the need for any additional telematics hardware to be fitted. This can be used alongside a web-based interface to provide all the functionality of live vehicle tracking, fleet reporting and forward-facing cameras, enabling companies to boost productivity, achieve efficiencies, […]
Powered by advanced, fuel-efficient 136 hp engines, its Vito 113 CDI Traveliners each seat eight passengers and are now working across North Manchester and the City Centre. With a fleet of approximately 350 taxis, Cresta Cars is one of the biggest operators in the area. Managing director, Julian Barnes, said: ‘We’ve had some eight-seaters before, […]
The publication on “The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme – and What it Means to Your Fleet” can be downloaded from gedrivertoolbox.com in time for The Environment Agency’s 31st December qualification date. Gary Killeen, managing director, GE Capital Fleet Services, said: ‘As the majority of fleets will know by now, the EU legislation behind ESOS means that most […]
So says Jaama, which adds that it is absolutely vital that robust management policies and procedures are put in place to deal with any exceptions. The firm’s comments come in response to the BVRLA’s recent “Fleet Technology White Paper’”, which says: ‘The drip of new automotive technology is threatening to turn into a torrent, because […]
Compared to September, vans sold in October were two months older with 4,100 more miles on the clock. Despite this, October saw van values rise by £217 or 4.6%. Additionally, the latest van Market Analysis revealed that a two tier pattern in respect of age may be re-emerging in the used van market, where the […]
Pontin has spent the last 18 months in position as chief car editor at Glass’s and has more than 29 years’ experience in the management, valuation and strategic remarketing of new and used vehicles. He has worked on behalf of a number of key automotive manufacturers and leasing companies including British Car Auctions and Car […]
The leasing option provides fleet operators the chance to spread the cost of RoadHawk systems over two or three years. Taking into account current tax relief, the firm says the customer will actually save money over the lease period compared to purchase and replacement over the same period. It also means that at the end […]
The new deal also means Euro Car Parts’ operations team will start receiving detailed fleet reports which will help them analyse tyre use and control costs, and all van and truck drivers now have access to ATS Euromaster’s roadside rapid response service in case of a tyre-related emergency. Euro Car Parts’ head of operations, Tony […]
