Although pictures of the fourth-generation Doblò will not be issued until the first day of the show, Fiat Professional has announced details of the new model, which offers a fully restyled interior and exterior design, the availability of three seats, a torque response improved by up to 40% and, says the brand, the best road-handling […]
Announced at the Van Fleet Summit by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the report outlines the importance of the UK van market which is the fastest growing in the automotive sector with 3.4 million vehicles. The document highlights the importance of the role of the van stating that it is ‘a versatile tool for modern business,’ […]
Starting this weekend with the Labour conference in Manchester, the Transport Hub will showcase key debates in transport policy. On Sunday evening (21 September) FTA and the Transport Hub will host a private dinner to be attended by all the Shadow transport team. This will be preceded at 5.30pm by the “Big Interview” with Mary […]
The UK-based tyre pressure monitoring solution provider conducted a poll of over 100 fleet managers. John Catling, CEO of WheelRight, said: ‘We were shocked by the results of the poll, which suggest that approximately 75% of fleet managers either know that their drivers are not checking tyre pressures often enough, or (even worse) have no […]
With a growing customer base across Scotland, NBC Bird & Pest Solutions chose the new solution to keep track of its vehicles in real time. ‘Our pest control technicians are out in the field all over Scotland and, before installing Fleetmatics, it was difficult for us to keep track of where everyone was and for […]
The vehicles, which comprise over 3,000 LCVS with the remainder being cars, are used for the provision of social housing repairs and maintenance across the UK. The company also provides care services for the elderly and vulnerable people living in the community. Zenith has been awarded a five-year sole-supply contract for the delivery of an […]
The move follows the relaunch of the Lanarkshire site and aims to demonstrate Manheim's long-term commitment to the Scottish CV market. With a launch date of the 29th October, Manheim Shotts will be holding a fortnightly CV auction for vans and trucks as well as a monthly plant and equipment sale. All existing CV business […]
As part of its ongoing programme of road safety initiatives for its customers, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company is to issue Specsavers Corporate Eyecare’s newly revamped Driver Information Packs, which raise awareness of the need for good driver eyesight and provide essential facts and advice for employers and fleet managers. Meanwhile, Arval is […]
Like its panel van and doublecab siblings, the second-generation Combi variant is available in two chassis lengths (4,998 or 5,398mm), while the panel van is also offered in two different heights (1,971 or 2,465mm). However, compared to the predecessor, the new variants of the Vivaro have up to 100mm more loading space length. The cab […]
Using Masternaut Pro, fleets can access the Masternaut Connect applications for rich two-way messaging, allowing managers and drivers to exchange delivery addresses and other dispatch information. Messages can contain information such as an address, a point of interest or a phone number which can be used to seamlessly navigate or automatically dial. Masternaut Live gives […]
In 2013, 611 vans were registered for every 1000 residents in the town, compared to 68 per 1000 nationally. The large number of van registrations may be due to Darlington being home to a number of engineering firms as well as a major retailer’s largest warehouse distribution centre. This is followed by Slough (370 vans […]
The new models include the Ford Fiesta Van, Connect, Custom and Transit, along with the Mercedes Citan, Vito and Sprinter. They are pre-fitted with internal fixtures and fittings, such as racking and storage solutions, specifically designed for the plumbing, electrical, joinery and general construction trades. Supply time from order is between 14 and 21 days […]
