Although the introduction of the Van Enhancement Scheme has removed the requirement for UK-based van manufacturers and bodybuilders to seek Type Approval on basic vehicle modifications, more bespoke vehicles will still have to go through more rigorous or individual testing. Buhagiar points out that the update to the legislation will mean purchasers, funders and operators […]
Fuel efficiency, value for money and payload capacity were essential vehicle criteria for Allianz Global Assistance, and every Transporter has been converted to enable its technicians to carry all the essential equipment they need while on the road, including a compact recovery trailer, diagnostic equipment and dedicated storage for jack, axle stands, tools, common vehicle […]
The OFT said the announcement covered three separate admitted infringements of competition law covering market sharing, price coordination or exchange of commercially sensitive information in relation to the distribution of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles. It added that two of the infringements relate to the distribution of vans involving Cicely and Northside between 15 January 2008 and […]
Local Government Ombudsman Dr Jane Martin has found that TfL sent inaccurate information to van owners about compliance with changes to the Low Emission Zone, which became effective on 3 January 2012. In her report, issued today (5 February), Dr Martin says TfL made several fundamental errors in notifying owners, including failure to make adequate […]
The Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) is offering public sector organisations a subsidy of £3,430 per vehicle in a move to help such organisations become early adopters of low carbon vehicles. The grant is available on any Ashwoods Hybrid Transit LCV and covers the entire extra cost of the Ashwoods system.However […]
The Van Excellence initiative aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. To support this, the conferences will give van operators the opportunity to obtain the best advice from a practical, operational viewpoint, giving them peace of mind surrounding the operation of […]
Five leasing companies, six major fleet operators and three used value guides visited Nissan's Barcelona production facility and drove the e-NV200 as well as a diesel NV200 and the LEAF. Attendees also had the chance to meet with the e-NV200 development team to discuss their thoughts on all aspects of the vehicle, including how it […]
The company’s 5,400sq ft stand will have more than 15 vehicles on display, including the new Ford Transit Custom, Transit Connect, and Ford Transit, as well as more details on the new Ford Transit Courier to come at the show. Mark Ovenden, Ford Britain managing director, said: ‘Following the award recognition of the new Transit […]
The EST estimates that if half the light goods vehicle drivers in the UK lightened their loads by 75kg – equivalent to three bags of cement or an empty industrial gas cylinder – it would save around £50m on fuel each year. This would result in 100,000 fewer tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions – enough […]
The company’s portfolio of physical security equipment is all preventatively and reactively serviced and maintained by a mobile workforce. These engineers are on call 24/7, and drive a fleet of response vehicles that are equipped with the facilities to get businesses up and running in the shortest time possible. Masternaut’s system, installed across Gunnebo’s fleet […]
From March, all Combo, Vivaro and Movano models registered will move to two-year service intervals. Combo’s service interval will be two years or 21,000 miles (18,000 miles for petrol variants) or oil life quality monitor warning, whichever is sooner. The Movano and British-built Vivaro will be two years or 25,000 miles or oil life quality monitor warning, […]
The manufacturer surveyed 252 fleet managers for its 2013 Nissan Van Report and found a key priority is fuel prices. Since 2001 diesel prices have doubled to an average of 139.8p per litre and not surprisingly 75% of fleet managers surveyed were taking measures to control or reduce fuel use, although a quarter of them are […]
