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Martin Ballard is at pains to point out that Volkswagen Group Leasing does more than lease Volkswagen Group cars and vans. It’s not exactly what it says on the tin, then. In fact, VWGL, is a rather surprising company. On the windows around the offices, which are based just across the road from VW Group […]
Dubbed “Driving the Future Today”, the roadmap sets out five pillars to use the funding to help support ULEV take-up, including with fleets, and grow the UK economy. These cover supporting the early market for ULEVs including through plug in grants or other incentives and by encouraging higher uptake in the public sector. Infrastructure will also […]
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Ford is continuing to develop its Transit Custom line-up with the introduction of five ECOnetic models and a range-topping Sport Van. Where previously the fuel-efficient ECOnetic specification was simply available on one short and one long wheelbase model, there are now three short Customs and two long panel vans on offer, at three gross weights. […]
TRACKER is urging all businesses to assess their vans after data from the FTA (Freight Transport Association) reveals half of all vans over three years old are unroadworthy. Users of TRACKER Fleet can set their own Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including whether vehicles are exceeding daily mileage allowances or speed limits. Layers of information about a […]
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The move follows the "disappearance" of the spare wheel on vehicles, with many manufacturers now providing a tyre inflation kit instead. As a result, the number of RAC call-outs for punctures on vehicles with no spare wheel rose by 44% in the last year. In response, the RAC is trialling a "universal" 17-inch lightweight […]
Available to use at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and ASDA nationwide, the card enables fleets to benefit from a typical 3p per litre discount versus the national average fuel price. Meanwhile customers will also benefit from supermarket loyalty points. In addition, the Supermarket Fuel Card provides in-built fuel management tools that enables fleets to monitor drivers’ […]
The “LCV Awareness Campaign” will focus on encouraging more fleets to utilise Kwik Fit’s vehicle-related services, including tyre and brake replacement. The company is particularly targeting fleets and small businesses operating LCVs to use Kwik Fit centres – as well as the company’s 200-strong mobile fleet – following recent changes including: The introduction of the […]
The nationwide glazing, locks, doors and windows specialist runs a fleet of over 320 vehicles, consisting of both vans and cars, which operate from 21 branches based throughout the UK, and needed an accident management specialist with nationwide coverage. Total Accident Management was appointed by Evander on a recommendation by ALD Automotive, which manages Evander’s […]
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Manheim Colchester is Europe's largest auction centre and only four lane auction facility, selling over 12,000 vans and 900 trucks a year. In common with all of Manheim's dedicated CV auction centres it has a local team of CV experts backed up by a national specialist team of product specialists and auctioneers. The Wednesday sale section […]
Based on industry data and feedback from independent and franchised dealers, the report highlights the most significant trends in the UK LCV market. Trade’s LCV expert David Hill commented: ‘The August market was slow, but not as bad as some had predicted. Stock levels have remained steady over recent weeks and the expected fresh stock […]
The Das WeltAuto scheme will provide customers with options in a similar way to those available to new van buyers, and VW hopes it will help reduce the time spent looking for the right vehicle. Benefits of the programme include a full history check, 12-months warranty and roadside assistance, vehicle data and mileage checks and a […]
The systems also have Garmin integration installed, which enables controllers to communicate with drivers and avoid having to call them when they are on the road. Additionally, the system allows the firm to schedule routes for the following day and add in an extra job to a given location while en route. The mobile App […]
