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Approved Used Mercedes-Benz Vito vans for S...
Anthony Grimshaw and his son Carl visited the Bolton branch of Mercedes-Benz Dealer Ciceley Commercials with the intention of testing a small truck to help meet soaring demand for their household milk delivery operation – they
Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid introduc...
The new Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid now comes with the option of geofencing technology to help improve urban air quality. Using live location data, the Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) automatically switches to electric
50% of HGV drivers do not regularly carry o...
According to a new survey by vehicle and fleet safety specialists CameraMatics, the majority of HGV drivers do not consistently carry out checks. Ensuring daily walkaround checks happen is part of the commitment an HGV fleet
Braegate Produce has put its first Volvo FH...
Potato supplier Braegate Produce has put its first Volvo into service. The FH Globetrotter 6×2 pusher axle tractor unit replaces a rival manufacturer’s truck in a seven-strong fleet. Supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus, the new
New dynamic BTCC partnership for Absolute A...
Absolute Alignment, the leading provider of wheel alignment equipment in the UK, has announced a new two-year partnership with the Team Dynamics run Halfords Yuasa Racing outfit in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). With nine
Complacency in national road safety casualt...
The DfT published annual road casualty statistics 2019 for Great Britain this week*, and the overarching trend is no real or dramatic improvement in road deaths or serious casualties. A total of 1,748 people were killed
A perfect storm for the UK car production
Peter Barnes, Head of Automotive at DWF shares his comments on SMMT’s manufacturing figures for June 2020: “As the pandemic continues to impact businesses and manufacturing globally, and fears of a second wave challenge consumer confidence,
Mandata management solution is the choice f...
Newark-based Harman Haulage have recently signed up for Mandata’s new job management system and say the company, has cut job planning and invoicing time by more than half in the first two months. Mandata Now is
Following changes to BiK employers should c...
Office workers’ environmental priorities have been revealed in new research1 by Go Ultra Low, the joint government and industry campaign to promote electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK, which found employees are keen for action –
Remote coaching has shown its value for fle...
Most fleet managers understand the value of driver coaching. Taking a proactive approach to the identification of risky driving behaviour can help reduce collision rates significantly, and the use of video footage makes it easy for
