Peter Clarke, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fleet industry, started work this week with the task of developing the firm’s “people come first” ethos. He’ll also oversee the administration team at the company’s headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. Clarke arrives from telematics firm Masternaut, based in Leeds, and has previously worked for […]
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The announcement follows yesterday's news of the appointment of Jeremy Smith as Citroën's head of commercial vehicles and business centre operations, who commented: ‘The Relay is a key model in our LCV range. By the application of innovative technology the new model will improve and build upon the operational advantages of its predecessor. These include […]
The move follows TfL’s warning last month that drivers should make sure they are using the official London Congestion Charge website following an Adverting Standards Agency ruling that one site – paylondoncongestion.co.uk – was misleading customers. According to TfL, around 1,000 people per day have been paying up to £8 extra for "additional services" that are either non-existent or […]
The meeting, held in Hertfordshire last week, brought together a wide range of interested parties, to discuss many of the pressing issues facing light commercial vehicle fleet managers. ‘It was certainly an excellent group of people,’ said Tony Grove, LCV manager at Arval. ‘It was a great event and very useful,’ added Scott Michael, head […]
The Invis-A-Rack Cargo Management System enables user to carry ladders, timber or pipework on a flatbed pick-up truck. The retractable cab-level racking system is aimed at tradespeople and contractors, including plumbers, builders and joiners. Manufactured from lightweight aluminium coated with a black textured finish to protect against corrosion, Invis-A-Rack provides a sturdy frame when erected. […]
Smith takes over from Scott Michael, who is leaving Citroën to join Motability Operations as conversions & adaptations relationship manager, and is appointed as the brand looks to launch a number of new products and services for its Business Centre network. Smith commented: ‘I am very pleased to be appointed as head of commercial vehicles […]
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However, the data, which is compiled from Lex Autolease’s fleet of 275,000 vehicles, shows that despite this rise in fines, the total number of offences committed has only increased incrementally by 2.7% to 124,430 offences in the last year. The increase in the value of fines reflects the spike in bus lane infringements and congestion […]
The Allstar Card Services Eco-driving Hub will be the focus of a range of fuel and cost saving initiatives at this year’s Show, all designed to make fleet managers aware of the wide range of products and services available in this area of the fleet market. The show organisers announced recently that Silverstone’s infield Stowe […]
Dubbed Peugeot Compare, the tool covers all current car and light van models and provides an independent comparison of running costs and specifications. Cathryn Hancock, head of fleet marketing at Peugeot Motor Company PLC, explained: ‘To help website visitors make an educated decision when considering buying a new car Peugeot has teamed up with KeeResources […]
The firm is a subsidiary of Gaffer Group, which also owns NI Trucks – an Iveco dealer for more than 30 years, and one of the largest commercial vehicle dealerships in Northern Ireland. The acquisition sees Gaffer Group responsible for the sales and aftersales of the full range of Iveco vehicles throughout the island of […]
A total of 20 new Kwik Fit vans are already on the roads wrapped in the new livery highlighting the "we’ll come to you service", and a further 54 vans will receive the new-look as they join the fleet over the coming weeks. During 2014/15 a further 40 Kwik Fit vans will also display the […]
The booklets will showcase 25 "top tips" to help van operators improve their fleet performance – covering everything from vehicle specifications to scheduled servicing. According to ATS Euromaster, this "need-to-know" information builds upon the company's near 50 years’ experience servicing van customers, coupled with its own skills in running a 900-strong mobile tyre fitting fleet. […]
