Industry News
Read the latest news stories from the commercial vehicle industry.
Auto Windscreens extends hours
To help ease pressure on the fleet industry, Auto Windscreens has extended its glass repair and replacement hours to 8am?8pm, seven days a week for its 700-strong mobile service fleet.
Drivers still unaware of 10-year photocard licence rule, warns CFC
Many company car and van drivers are still unaware that their photocard driving licence requires renewal every 10 years, according to CFC Solutions.
J & E hall signs new contract with Venson Automotive Solutions
J & E Hall has extended its exclusive contract hire and fleet management partnership with Venson Automotive Solutions to the end of 2012.
Briggs launches Speedshield
Briggs Equipment has launched a new asset management tool Speedshield that encourages best-practice driver behaviour by enforcing a tailored Health and Safety Executive (HSE) checklist on start-up.
Ryder invests £18m in 613 new rental vehicles
Transportation company Ryder Europe is making a £18 million investment in its rental fleet.
Vauxhall offers £1,400 of equipment free with new Movano
Vauxhall is giving away £1,400 of options ? including air conditional, a trip computer and Bluetooth connectivity - to mark the launch of the Movano.
Smith Electric Vehicles helps shape Germany's low carbon future
Smith Electric Vehicles is providing 10 Edison vans for a new project aiming to shape Germany?s low carbon future.
Kwik-Fit Fleet scoops LeasePlan award
Kwik-Fit Fleet has received a Supplier Excellence Award from leasing and management company LeasePlan UK.
Paragon launches Territory Optimiser
Paragon Software Systems has developed the Paragon Territory Optimiser with the aim of helping fleet operators cut costs by optimising service zones and territories, ensuring balanced workloads.
Hydrogen-powered vans go on trial...and sale
The Royal Mail is to trial Ford Transit vans powered by hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engines.
The Fleet News Awards 2010 finalists
The Fleet News Awards 2010 shortlist has just been announced. Has your compnay made it through? Find out in our special Awards ezine.
Halfords buys Nationwide Autocentres
Halfords has acquired Nationwide Autocentre, the independent car servicing and repair provider.
Drivers still flout mobile laws
Drivers are continuing to flout the law by using hand-held mobile phones, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Department for Transport.
Royal Mail to trial hydrogen power
The Royal Mail is set to trial a new idea in alternative fuels ? Ford Transit vans powered by hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engines.
Fleets will not get additional post-scrappage incentives
It is unlikely that fleets will benefit from any additional manufacturer incentives when retail new car sales decline after the scrappage scheme ends at the end of March.
Used van values rise for sixth consecutive month
Average wholesale used van values increased in January by 4.1% (£150) to £3,844 compared to the previous month ? the sixth consecutive monthly rise, Manheim Auctions reports.
ATS Euromaster strikes new deal with Motiva Group
ATS Euromaster has increased its share of business with Motiva Group from 30 to 100% thanks to a new tyre fitment policy.
VT Group to manage Highways Agency patrol fleet
Support services company VT Group has been named preferred bidder by the Highways Agency to supply, manage and support its fleet of more than 200 patrol vehicles.
Peugeot's Partner van benefits from added grip control
Recently introduced on the Peugeot 3008 Crossover, Peugeot's grip control system is now available on L1 HDi 90 850 Partner van models, in both S and SE trim levels, as part of an all terrain option pack.
AXA Assistance reinforces its Rescue24 fleet
After two years of successfully integrating part of its breakdown network, AXA Assistance has expanded the Rescue24 fleet with the purchase of six rescue vehicles and a motor bike.
