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BVRLA expands membership to increase the im...

Sep 24, 2018Comments off

During 2018, the BVRLA has continued to grow and there are now over 950 organisations in membership, who are collectively responsible for almost 5 million vehicles on UK roads, buy almost half of all new vehicles

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The on-vehicle power technology of tomorrow

Sep 24, 2018Comments off

When a commercial fleet operator requires flexible power for their mobile workshops, on-vehicle systems can be an ideal solution. However, there are significant differences between older, traditional technologies and modern solutions. Paul Smith, commercial manager of

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UK driving licence ‘may not be valid in E...

Sep 24, 2018Comments off

Licence Bureau has warned UK drivers that their driving licences may not be valid in the European Union (EU) in the event of the nation exiting with no withdrawal agreement in place. After March 2019 UK

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FleetEurope launches new dedicated drivehub...

Sep 24, 2018Comments off

FleetEurope, a leading independent vehicle management solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new driver-focussed microsite for its fleet management customers. The newly branded drivehub site, www.drivehubonline.co.uk has been developed to provide company car and

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West Midlands Police ‘pioneer’ scheme t...

Sep 24, 2018Comments off

Police officers in the West Midlands are making use of the vantage point provided by local double-decker buses to detect drivers using a mobile phone at the wheel. Operation Top Deck has been launched by the

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Labcraft throws new light on night-time roa...

Sep 21, 2018Comments off

Leading infrastructure services provider FM Conway is fitting Labcraft Banksman manoeuvring lights to all new HGVs and has already retrofitted the system to its asphalt fleet and selected vehicles in its ‘grab’ fleet – as part

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A third of drivers are now more reliant on ...

Sep 21, 2018Comments off

The latest RAC Report on Motoring, which track and analyses motorists opinions, has cited deteriorating public transport for a third of drivers becoming more dependent on their cars than they were 12 months ago. This compares

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New Report reveals fleet frustration with ...

Sep 21, 2018Comments off

Fleet managers believe that diesel vehicles have gained an unfair reputation for producing harmful emissions, according to a new Report jointly produced by the AA and BT Fleet Solutions. The Operational Fleet Insight Report 2018 suggests

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New 2-tonne Ford Transit makes its debut

Sep 20, 2018Comments off

THE new 2-tonne Ford Transit was unveiled at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany (September 19-27, 2018). Among the key features of the new 2-tonne Transit is increased load-carrying capability and upgraded powertrains for improved

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Volkswagen Caddy goes all-electric with ABT...

Sep 20, 2018Comments off

If you’re looking for a new van for urban deliveries, then check out the new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles all-electric ABT e-Caddy. It launches mid-2019. With zero-emissions the ABT e-Caddy has a range of over 130 miles