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Demand for new vans and pick-ups grows 9.6%...

Dec 07, 2018Comments off

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew 9.6% in November, as more than 29,000 vans and pick-ups joined UK roads, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

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Truckman receives official Toyota approval ...

Dec 07, 2018Comments off

Three more of Truckman’s innovative pick-up accessories for the Toyota Hilux have been granted official approval. The country’s leading supplier and manufacturer of 4×4 accessories has gained approved accessory status from the automotive giant for the

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New electric motor for milk tankers reduces...

Dec 07, 2018Comments off

Lots of carbon dioxide is emitted unnecessarily every time tankers arrive at farms to collect milk. This is because the trucks use their oversized diesel engines to drive the pump that fills the tank. Technology company

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Fleet industry ready to seize the initiativ...

Dec 07, 2018Comments off

The vehicle rental and leasing industry is laying the groundwork for a productive and secure long-term future, according to the BVRLA’s new Industry Outlook 2019 Report. The next twelve months will be a very challenging period,

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New Renault Kadjar

Dec 06, 2018Comments off

Renault today reveals the specification and pricing information for the New Renault Kadjar. Sitting in the middle of the manufacturer’s three-strong SUV range, the exterior of the New Kadjar features a stronger visual identity and, on

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Road accidents caused by aggressive driving...

Dec 06, 2018Comments off

Figures from the Department for Transport show that the number of road accidents caused by aggressive driving has fallen dramatically over the past few years. Analysis of the 2013 to 2017 figures by www.trackdays.co.uk reveals that the number

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Fiat Panda panned as NCAP award it zero-poi...

Dec 06, 2018Comments off

The 2018 facelift FIAT Panda has today been given one of the lowest ratings in Euro NCAP’s history, having failed to achieve more than 50% in any of the car safety organisation’s four key testing categories.

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A smart alliance to improve journeys on Eng...

Dec 06, 2018Comments off

Highways England has today invited companies to join a £4.5bn alliance to improve motorway journeys and continue work to connect the country, to deliver the roads of the future. The government company has launched the procurement

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Autosmart franchisee chooses striking Range...

Dec 06, 2018Comments off

Autosmart franchisee for Scarborough and its surrounding areas, Paul Daley-Smith, has taken delivery of a striking Renault Trucks Range T380 4×2 rigid. Supplied by Thompson Commercials Hull, the immaculately presented T380 is on full air, with

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Government launches Rental Vehicle Security...

Dec 06, 2018Comments off

The Department for Transport has today launched a Rental Vehicle Security Scheme which aims to increase counter-terrorism awareness and preparedness across the sector and mitigate the risk of rental vehicles being used as weapons in acts