The initiative, demonstrated by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch and RoadSafe, will focus on the very latest Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, described as the most important primary safety technology that Thatcham has seen in recent years. The AEB system works using technologies such as radar, lasers and optical sensors to identify other […]
The organisation has highlighted that police recorded crime figures for the offence in the 12 months to September 2013 have increased by a disturbing 38% to 226. In 2012 the figure was 62 lower at 164, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures published in response to a parliamentary question. There has, however been […]
The organisation says that fuel traders have already begun to buy up stocks to guard against being caught out in the event of the situation worsening, which automatically causes prices to increase due to a tightening in supply. It adds that the price of oil will almost certainly be negatively affected by the unrest, further […]
Based on 5.0-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 519 CDI chassis, and fitted with purpose-designed box bodies by German specialist WAS, all are scheduled to enter service by the end of 2014. Most of the new arrivals will replace older vehicles which are being stood down. However, 27 represent extensions to the fleet, which is increasing in size […]
Visitors will have the opportunity to see Paragon’s truck routing software in action, to better understand how it can be used for daily route optimisation, strategic analysis, fixed route planning and home delivery scheduling. Coupled with Paragon’s low-bridge avoidance HERE mapping option, the solution eliminates the need to manually input these physical limitations. According to […]
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The site is accessible at www.dayscontracthire.co.uk and now includes the firm’s online vehicle management hub Fleet Space, which enables clients to stay connected and manage all aspects of their fleet anytime, anywhere. The new site also provides company car and van driver access to a wide range of the firm’s services, including a 24/7 DriverLine, […]
In 2013, the average CO2 for new cars registered by Arval was 117.2g/km, down from 123g/km the previous year and continuing the downward trend that Arval, and the market, has seen in recent years. Arval attributes this reduction to a combination of the improved emissions of new vehicles entering the market, an increasing focus on […]
The van had only been bought two months prior by builder Jarek Luszcz, who runs the Gravesend firm, and was stolen from outside his house in broad daylight. However, by logging into the RAC portal Luszcz was able to see the Vauxhall Vivaro van’s dot on the map 30 miles away in Sittingbourne. He called […]
The RAC has joined forces with the Sleep Apnoea Partnership Group to alert drivers to the issue and the dangers of falling asleep at the wheel due to obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS). The condition is a severe form of sleep apnoea that is characterised by symptoms including excessive daytime sleepiness. According to research, drivers […]
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The trucks use a range of Euro 5b+ compliant engines, the 2.5-litre motors offering 121hp and 250Nm, 136hp and 270Nm, or a new output of 145hp complete with up to 350Nm of torque. This high-output version replaces the previous 3.0-litre engine, yet offers the same torque output. Nissan claims the engine is up to 45kg […]
The supermarket giant currently operates over 1,800 LGVs across the UK in order to meet the needs of the increasing popularity of home-shopping. Asda's national home shopping fleet manager Sean Clifton said: ‘At Asda the customer is number one and at the heart of everything we do. Providing a reliable, seamless, consistent online experience is […]
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Undertaken as part of the Motor Service Strategy 2013, the review has focused on DVLA’s current operations, its services and its programme of change. It makes recommendations for a future business strategy which puts online services at its core. The report highlights four key areas, from IT integration and internal development to outsourcing some activities. […]
