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Pullman Fleet Services help in Zambia

Aug 05, 2014Comments off

The Pullman and ITC teams Pullman Fleet Services have donated diagnostics technology to Zambia’s Industrial Training Centre (ITC) The devide will help to maintain commercial vehicle standards and improve road safety in the country, and is

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Driving a company car abroad? Top tips to r...

Aug 05, 2014Comments off

Are you on the right side of the road? Company car drivers could face hefty fines while driving on the continent this summer. Drivers of a company car may not realise that, although they are not

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Who is driving this thing?

Aug 04, 2014Comments off

Expert Opinion: Martin Wedge, MD of OVL Group Just when fleet managers and drivers thought the Department of Transport had handed down its latest edict on driver distraction, Ministers go and announce that driverless cars will

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Sainsbury’s launch lorry with an eye ...

Aug 04, 2014Comments off

The future of inner-city delivery? Sainsbury’s recently launched a unique lorry designed specifically for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Antos 1824L – was unveiled by Mayor of London Boris Johnson at

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Bibby Distribution cutting carbon footprint

Aug 04, 2014Comments off

Bibby’s Longer Semi-Trailer Bibby Distribution has successfully cut the environmental cost of logistics while paradoxically expanding its fleet and number of sites. 2013 saw Bibby Distribution cut its overall diesel usage by 5.6%, even though their

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Car Dealer readers gives the nod to Hyundai...

Aug 04, 2014Comments off

i10 voted as ‘Car of the Year’ at the 2014 Car Dealer Power award

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Borrowing blow hits Britain’s van dri...

Aug 01, 2014Comments off

A risky venture? It is estimated that Britain’s van drivers contribute more than £43 billion to the UK economy. Despite this, research has revealed that nearly 60% of SME van drivers are being turned down for

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Pole suggest dangers of mobile phone use by...

Aug 01, 2014Comments off

Not so smart Driving comes with its own responsibilites – we are all bound by the rules of the road… But some drivers feel the need to take the law into their own hands, endangering both

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CO2 emissions top the list for company car ...

Aug 01, 2014Comments off

Emission impossible Research from Company Car Trends has revealed that the CO2 emissions limit is the number one concern when setting the criteria when it comes to fleet decisions. 67% of the fleet decision makers surveyed

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Mercedes-Benz Actros keeps Ponsonby on line

Aug 01, 2014Comments off

The pride of the fleet Increased customer demand for specialist tech leads to a need for a specialist cab Computer distribution and installation specialist Paul Ponsonby is ensuring that there are no problems with delivery to