Robin Haycock has joined the Route Monkey board as non-executive director, bringing a wealth of experience in the EV sector. Haycock is a consultant specialising in sustainability and particularly in smart cities and ultra-low carbon vehicles. Recent roles include EV advisor to the Energy Saving Trust (EST) where he played a significant role in establishing the […]
Specifically designed for the new 2013 D-Max Single Cab, the new product is based on the Truckman Classic hardtop. Designed for use by commercial sectors such as agriculture, construction and the utilities, the Truckman Classic provides broad functionality. Designed and manufactured in Auto Styling Truckman’s recently expanded West Midlands-based factory, the Single Cab Classic features […]
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The iconic camper van joined the Transporter line-up in 1951, but it wasn't until the 1960s when it was adopted by a free-spirited generation that it became a cult symbol. The new generation of VW campers, California SE and California Beach, are inspired by the legacy of the original camper, whilst introducing new standards of comfort, […]
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Eco-Drive is AutoGlass’s internal project to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of its 1,000-vehicle fleet. With 90% of the company’s business now mobile, it trialled numerous telematics-based solutions before deciding the Lightfoot driver-monitoring system best suited its needs. Developed by Ashwoods, best known for its hybrid Transit van conversions, Lightfoot is a dashboard display […]
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Fleet size: 2,000 plus vehicles Tell us a bit about the G4S fleet and the team which runs it. The G4S fleet consists of more than 2,000 vehicles and 3,000 highly-trained crew members. The G4S Fleet Management team comprises 52 personnel, 37 of whom are in house technicians who carry out nonmechanical maintenance and ensure the […]
Beadles Volkswagen Van Centre on Princes Road has seen a 28% cent rise in sales of used vans for the first half of 2013 and is expecting further increases in the latter half of 2013 and throughout 2014.. Beadles Group brand manager, Alan Mountford, said: ‘The green shoots are certainly showing in the regional economy […]
‘We are pleased that the number of fatalities or serious casualties coming from a tyre-related accident has fallen, but this is no time for complacency,’ said Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. ‘We are seeing an increased number of drivers who are willing to run their tyres right down to the legal limit in an attempt to […]
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The NV200 Fridge has been specially converted to meet the rigorous demands of the catering business and can be refrigerate to 0°C and still leave 2.2m³ of pure load space, designed to keep deliveries in optimum condition. This is all achieved through a conversion undertaken by European temperature-controlled specialist Gruau. The interior is lined with […]
The vehicles will be used by the charity’s commercial division to collect and transport donated goods. The helicopter rescue charity relies entirely on donations so the vehicles will play a vital role in keeping the 16 charity shops across the region well stocked. Wales Air Ambulance commercial manager, Allan Devonald, explained: ‘With these vans we […]
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It’s probably 20 years ago that a colleague passed the comment that someone was leaving the company and she wondered if he would take his pot plants with him. Rather naively, I thought it funny that this generally laid-back chap inhabited the top floor of our offices with a bunch of plants, and only later […]
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As many fleet managers will know, some 25% of new 3,500kg gross vehicle weight (GVW) light CVs are not panel vans but conversions, involving a separate body built on a chassis cab, double cab or platform cab variant. Dropside, box bodies and tippers tend to be the most popular. Fridge conversions are a common site […]
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Toyota is extending its collaborative venture with PSA into the light commercial vehicle market. The company, whose Aygo supermini can also be found as a Citroën C1 and a Peugeot 107, is to sell a badged version of Peugeot’s Expert van called the Proace. Proace replaces Toyota’s ageing Hiace van and will be available in short […]
