Available in panel van, crew cab and Tourer specification, the new Vito gains 140mm in wheelbase across its three lengths, and offers a gross vehicle weight of between 2.8 and 3.2 tonnes with a cargo capacity of up to 1,369kg. Its new design is said to reduce fuel consumption through reduced aerodynamics, helped by […]
ESC detects if the vehicle is beginning to skid, by comparing data from the wheels and steering inputs to see if it is travelling in a different direction to driver inputs. It then reduces engine power and can individually brake wheels to maintain control. The New Relay, launched recently, already features the system as […]
The firm says that not only are wraps faster to apply and more cost effective than painted finishes but they can be easily removed when vehicles are sold or returned at the end of a lease. The company says a typical example is the colour change and graphics for a Mercedes Sprinter for a company […]
Chief Constable Suzette Davenport was speaking after the national figures for the summer drink and drug driving campaign were published today. During the campaign, which ran from June 1 to June 30, 63688 tests were administered, of which 4108 (or 6.5%) were failed, tested positive or were refused. This is a numerical decrease from 5170 […]
Garmin’s NEW Serial Fleet Management Interface (FMI) provides drivers with a wide range of critical information in real time, clearly displayed in a simple, actionable format, e.g. how many hours a driver can be on the road before a break. It also displays driving behaviour feedback to proactively coach drivers and improve their safety and […]
Ctrack Plug & Play, the self-installed tracking device, was fitted to 20 hire vehicles for the duration of the event to provide added real-time visibility and control. The system connects to the OBD II diagnostic port to capture vital data to monitor vehicles, protect against misuse and ensure they are being driven responsibly. As the […]
ACFO is working closely with the DVLA in the development of its new Share My Driving Record (SMDR) web-based service, which is being introduced following the Government’s decision to abolish the paper counterpart of the photocard driving licence by 2015. ACFO director Julie Jenner said: ‘We hugely welcome engagement with the DVLA and we are […]
The newly developed website enables fleet managers and their garage and bodyshop partners to order new vehicle livery from an online catalogue. Now customers are being encouraged to allow Sign Language to hold in stock replacement livery on a panel-by-panel basis to enable same-day dispatch and thus significantly cut the cost of having a vehicle […]
Commenting on the announcement, RAC spokesman, Pete Williams, said: ‘While it may seem counterintuitive on the face of it to suggest higher speeds create safer roads, there is good evidence from trials in Europe to support the idea that raising speed limits on some roads has helped to reduce accident rates. ‘A two-year trial in […]
The investment is part of A-Plant’s circa £10 million investment in new transport fleets for its divisions this financial year. The new fleet includes 20 Iveco Daily 35C13 panel vans which are on a 3300mm wheelbase and are fitted with a high roof (H2), giving 3,500kgs GVW and 7,000kgs GTW. The vehicles have been fitted […]
Transport Minister Claire Perry has announced the move for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes as part of a package of measures to ‘cut congestion, reduce dangerous overtaking and help get the country moving’. Meanwhile the Government has also launched a six-week consultation on plans to increase the speed limits for lorries on dual carriageways from 50mph […]
SMMT found that volumes fell 25.4% in June and 23% over the first half of the year, with production for both home and export markets affected, possibly due to structural changes in 2013. However, output is expected to stabilise in the second half of the year. ‘UK commercial vehicle manufacturing figures continue to be swayed […]
