Tyrefix UK operations director Tony Etheridge explained: ‘We previously bought second-hand Mercedes-Benz vans and ran them into the ground. They always served us well but we decided it was time to smarten up our image by moving to a fleet of new vehicles. ‘We were offered a very cheap deal by another manufacturer so we […]
What does the deal involve? HgCapital has bought the business and all existing shareholders (management and LDC) have reinvested to the value of 20% of the new company. Why has the deal been undertaken? Our principle investors Lloyds Development Capital invested in the business back in 2008. Three to five years is a fairly normal […]
Dubbed Cara 110, the new system is currently in its final trials in Europe and will be officially launched at the Show. The system has been developed by Blacktrack, a small private company developing and manufacturing vehicle-related electronic devices in North Yorkshire and one of a number of leading fleet suppliers exhibiting in the state-of-the-art […]
Citing the increasing signs of recovery in the UK and global economies, the firm is to invest the funds in back-office facilities, including the ongoing development of new and innovative technologies, which are designed to further enhance vehicle inspection, asset management and online remarketing tools. The firm added that these developments will help the company […]
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The figures from an AA-Populus poll of 17,629 drivers also show that nine out of ten drivers (93%) admit it is sometimes hard to see cyclists while driving and more than half (55%) are often ‘surprised when a cyclist appears from nowhere’. As a result of these findings the AA and the AA Charitable Trust […]
The vehicle is based on an Iveco Daily 50C17 chassis and the design is unique in the marketplace by allowing fleets to remount the body onto a different chassis and wheelbase– ensuring the base vehicle can be replaced after approximately seven or eight years in service, in line with current industry standards. The interior is designed […]
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‘There are clear signs that economic recovery is taking place in a number of business sectors, but at the same time employers remain fully focused on cost reduction. That will continue to have a twin impact in the fleet arena. ‘The Government’s failure to significantly reform business rates and, it would appear, the banks continuing […]
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What is it? Smart Witness is one of a growing number of dashboard cameras on the market, popular not only with fleets but increasingly with private drivers too. The device records court-admissible video footage which is being used to settle insurance disputes and curb false claims. It’s not hard to see why they’re becoming popular […]
Announced as part of the company's latest monthly market overview report, SMMT also found strong van sales growth, recording a 28.2% rise to 11,731 registrations. Other findings include the continued Euro-6-induced dip in truck volumes, although the rate of decline was found to have slowed from January's 37% downturn. 12 months to February remained up […]
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The constant search for better fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions has led to improved combustion design and increased engine efficiency in many van models. However, the best way to cut fuel use, is not to have the engine running at all, which has led to the adoption of Stop & Start systems on many […]
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Mercedes-Benz is well known for providing a vehicle to fit almost every niche sector in the car market, and it’s a similar story in the commercial vehicle world. With everything from a light van to a heavy truck, Mercedes seems to have the market covered. The latest addition to this line-up is the smallest van […]
UK fleet decision-makers attending the Silverstone Fleet Show will have their first opportunity to see the new model at close quarters on a static display and find out for themselves why leading car experts have just awarded the 308 the European Car of the Year Award. The new Peugeot 308 SW estate builds on Peugeot’s ECOTY-winning hatchback […]
