The acquisition was announced at the end of last year and saw the private equity investor HgCapital acquire 80% of the Leasedrive Group, with former major shareholder Lloyds Development Capital (LDC) and the management having rolled 20% of their investment/equity into the new financial structure. Two months later saw HgCapital acquire a majority stake in Leeds-based Zenith Vehicle Contracts […]
Sponsored by LeasePlan and motors.co.uk, the competition saw drivers put to the test through five separate tasks that were designed to test their overall ability behind the wheel. Six elements of the event examined driving skills (fuel economy and driver behaviour), manoeuvring ability, the drivers' risk awareness, checked legislative knowledge, and ability to identify pre-use […]
According to the firm, as the European Union (EU) aims to introduce stricter limits on pollutant emissions from light road vehicles, particularly for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates, this is impacting on how vehicles are being manufactured, which in turn will effect the way a vehicle is maintained. The firm’s UK technical support […]
The survey by IAM Drive & Survive also found that only 3% of the respondents said that they had been offered driver training but had declined. When participants were asked which aspects of their driving they felt could be improved by training, 29% claimed that they would benefit from having a refresher course on the […]
Designed inhouse by Masternaut’s dedicated R&D team for Masternaut’s Connect platform, the new system is said to deliver unprecedented levels of connectivity, modular applications, and over-the-air device & application management. The firm’s technology for Vehicle CANbus data acquisition is fully integrated so that real time, accurate odometer, fuel, diagnostics and other floating car data can […]
The new model replaces the current Sportline and is available in short and long wheelbase forms as either a Kombi or panel van. Exterior features include unique 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, black steel side bars, gloss black door mirror covers and special decals, and inside, the Sportline 60 is designed to be similarly generously equipped. […]
The finding came in a seven-day survey by comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk. Asked Would you use proximity sensors on your vehicles to protect vulnerable road users? 52% said yes, 48% said no. The poll was held shortly after the road safety charity Brake offered expert guidance to fleet managers on steps they can take to reduce the […]
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If the new Trafic is important to Renault, then the latest Vivaro is a critical van for Vauxhall and parent company GM. It is also a vitally important LCV for the Vauxhall plant in Luton, safeguarding 1,200 jobs and securing a £185m investment in the UK’s only remaining major LCV plant. Vauxhall’s Luton facility, one […]
According to Maheim, closer analysis of vans sold at auction in June compared to May highlights a clear trend: the proportion of older (four to five year old) vans entering the used marketplace has increased dramatically. In fact, the Manheim figures confirm that the popular car derived van segment, which accounts for over 30% of […]
The new workshop will be able to offer servicing and maintenance for vehicles ranging from car-derived vans (CDVs) to a variety of 7.5 tonne vehicles. The new facility will allow the Luton team to perform service and maintenance jobs on site, rather than rely on other Northgate Workshop facilities close by, enhancing the customer experience […]
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The new MAN franchise will sit alongside Aquila’s existing Iveco dealership. The business, which offers parts, servicing and vehicle sales, was purchased from Vertu Motors at the same time as buying two other dealerships in Swindon and Avonmouth. Established in 2003, Aquila is the main dealer for MAN Truck and Bus, Caterpillar, Isuzu and Neoplan […]
The company, which has now worked with Northgate for over 12 years, offers repair and replacement services including its “same day – next day” offering. It also operates a “repair first” policy – only replacing windscreens when the damage is too severe to be repaired, saving its customers replacement costs. The new contract with Northgate […]
