Dubbed Daimler Fleet Management, the new operation follows the announcement of the partnership between Mercedes-Benz Finance and Leasedrive earlier this year and enables fleets to not only manage their Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicle requirements but also other brands as well. The launch of the new service comes as Mercedes-Benz in the UK announces its best […]
The launch of the new Transit Centres comes as the brand ramps up for a transformation of its commercial vehicle range, introducing four new models – Transit Courier, Transit Connect, Transit Custom and Transit – by 2014. Each Transit Centre site employs a dedicated CV sales team as well as Ford-trained technicians and offers specialised […]
With an ever-increasing variety of technologies on offer, this report helps managers to identify the right questions about what will work best for their fleet. The guidance includes expert advice delivered at a recent Brake seminar and provides insight into key technological developments, discusses the effectiveness of various technologies, and presents a case study of […]
In the past month, the average pump price of petrol has fallen from 137.64ppl to 132.16ppl, while diesel has dropped from 142.50ppl to 139.12ppl. The price falls have cut £2.74 off the cost of refuelling a small petrol car and £3.84 off the bill for a Mondeo-sized petrol vehicle. Explaining the reason for the fall, […]
City Link has traditionally specialised in Business to Business (B2B) and SME next day deliveries and has more recently grown its Business to Consumer customer base. Click&Send is a service which City Link believes will be much welcomed by a range of customers, from ad hoc business users and eBay power sellers, to those wanting to […]
The ALD Automotive – Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, now in its 12th year, demonstrates how both vehicle and driver can significantly help to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and ultimately costs for businesses. This year’s top-performing team achieved over 108mpg in their Ford Fiesta Sport Van; an impressive 38% improvement over the manufacturer’s combined mpg […]
Located on Paycocke Road, the new branch has capacity for 65 vehicles across the 0.4-acre site, and will service the vehicle needs of businesses, both large and small, operating across the South Essex area In addition to a contemporary and comfortable waiting area for customers, designated hire desk staff and valeting features, the launch will […]
Under the partnership, Ctrack is integrating is integrating its vehicle tracking systems with ADT’s fleet compliance solution. As a result, vehicle operators will now be able to use real-time driver behaviour data to better understand, manage and minimise risks facing their drivers. The ADT compliance solution uses a wide range of data sources including automated […]
A&R Vehicle Services is a long-established supplier to some of the UK’s best-known operators of vans, trucks, trailers and buses, and will continue to develop with chairman Trevor Rushworth and group managing director, George Simpson, remaining at the helm. The new agreement secures the long-term employment of its staff. With 40,000 sq ft of workshop […]
The 118 Transit Custom vehicles will be used by the company’s meter fitters nationwide. They are all 310 short wheelbase models equipped with the Dagenham-built 100PS 2.2 TDCi power unit – and will slot into the fleet once they have undergone conversion by Qi Van Systems, including the fitment of special racking in the load […]
That’s the finding of a new report by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and LANXESS, a manufacturer of high-tech rubber for tyres. EU tyre labelling legislation was introduced on 1st November 2012 to help consumers make more informed decisions when choosing tyres. The labelling, categorises tyres on three different criteria: fuel efficiency (or “rolling […]
The company has released a check-list of logistical priorities that fleets should focus on to ensure that they can cope with demand when the Christmas shopping period reaches its peak. DX believes that flexible delivery options, for example, can enhance the shopping experience, so retailers need to make it much easier for customers to control […]
