What is it? Allstar Premier Programme is a two-card solution and it brings together the fantastic network of Allstar, which we’ve got already and is in nearly 8,000 sites right across the UK, with Keyfuels’ network of about 1,700 sites, which are within the Allstar network. The idea here is to bring convenience, control and […]
Commenting on the findings, MyCarCheck.com/Trade’s LCV expert, David Hill, said: ‘As usual, the used van market slowed down over the Easter period. A few hardy buyers were still out looking for those elusive bargains, but they were mostly left disappointed; although business slowed down, prices didn’t decrease. ‘This month we have kept the majority of […]
Making its show debut at the CV Show in Birmingham, the new Combo L2H2 panel van is a high-roof, long-wheelbase version of Vauxhall's popular Combo van, which has been designed to meet increasing demand for this type of commercial vehicle. The L2H2 is available with a choice of two 1.6-litre diesel engines with 90PS or […]
Prompted by the arrival of local dealer Mertrux, 100+ Logistics owner, Barrie Tullett, opted to purchase three Long-bodied vans, with the others supplied as chassis cabs to which Alloy Bodies, of Manchester, fitted Luton boxes. All are supported by Mercedes- Benz Service Care contracts. Founded by Tullett in April 2004, 100+ Logistics has grown steadily […]
The firm says that the market for used, blue light vehicles has been burdened for some years with the practice of selling fully functioning, often branded ambulances, mountain rescue 4x4s and other vehicles to unchecked third parties. In certain instances, this unregulated feed of blue light vehicles has facilitated illegal activities. Following close co-operation with […]
The move follows the recent launch of Motorcraft 4+ from Ford – a parts and service package targeting drivers of commercial vehicles and cars aged four years and older. Jon Wellsman, Ford of Britain customer service division director, said: ‘Small businesses need to watch every penny, and these price cuts on regular service parts will […]
Appointed to the RoSPA Scotland office, Allan will draw on his police officer experience of nearly 32 years to raise awareness of the risks of driving for work. Allan is well aware of causation factors and issues surrounding road crashes having taken advanced car and motorcycle courses. He also has extensive road safety experience under his […]
The backing comes under the Electric and Intelligent Vehicles project programme and coincides with the company’s reallocation to Coventry University Technology Park – a move that it says puts it in direct contact with a range of business support and R&D facilities that will help the company maintain a pioneering position in this field. ‘Small […]
YelloHire has been involved in the car, minibus and van hire business since the late 1990s. The company serves more than 450 locations in the UK with over 700 depots. YelloHire managing director CrieghtonParry said: ‘We’re delighted to be one of the first rental broker members of the BVRLA. We have always taken vehicle hire […]
The DfT publication of guidelines on the quiet delivery of goods to businesses outside normal delivery hours, which the Association believes will help shift more freight activity outside of the peak times. Natalie Chapman, head of policy for London said: ‘There are multiple benefits of shifting deliveries out of congested peak hours: improved journey times, […]
Barrs joins the stolen vehicle recovery specialist from his position as chief superintendent for South Yorkshire Police, where he was responsible for the operational performance management of citywide policing across Sheffield, including frontline response, criminal investigation and neighbourhood policing. Commenting on his new role, Barrs said: ‘TRACKER has a key partnership with UK police forces, […]
Richard Draycott has made the decision to retire from ITUK at the end of July 2014, with the timing marking the 50th anniversary of the day he first began in the truck industry with Bedford Trucks. Draycott’s long-term successor, Richard Waterworth, has joined Isuzu Truck UK in the position of head of sales, reporting directly […]
