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Government to Shelve MOT Plans

Government to Shelve MOT Plans

Thursday February 02 2012

The UK Government has announced it will not change the MOT testing frequency as originally planned. The announcement follows a report which highlights...

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Vehicle Remarketing Scheme from Mitsubishi to Improve Residual Values

Vehicle Remarketing Scheme from Mitsubishi to Improve Residual Values

Thursday February 02 2012

Mitsubishi are launching a new scheme aimed to improve residual values. The idea is to bring dealers and fleet operators together to attract more business...

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EU Van Registrations Rise in December by 7.5%

EU Van Registrations Rise in December by 7.5%

Thursday February 02 2012

Despite the troubled economic climate which is the European Union van registrations were up by 7.5% for the month of December, when compared to December...

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How you and your tablet are saving the planet

How you and your tablet are saving the planet

Wednesday February 01 2012

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Volkswagen Transporter T5 Scoops ‘Used Van of the Year Award’

Volkswagen Transporter T5 Scoops ‘Used Van of the Year Award’

Wednesday February 01 2012

CAP has judged the Volkswagen Transporter to be T5 the best used van of last year. The VW Transporter T5 won the award by beating competition on factors...

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Small Business to be affected by Dwindling Used Vans

Small Business to be affected by Dwindling Used Vans

Wednesday February 01 2012

According to a new BCA report from Buckingham University Centre for Automotive Management which was authored by Professor Peter Cooke the used van market...

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Kwik-Fit Believe Growth is to Come Following Residual Value Service Stamp Decision

Kwik-Fit Believe Growth is to Come Following Residual Value Service Stamp Decision

Monday January 30 2012

Exhaust and MOT firm Kwik-Fit believes it will be servicing more van and car fleets in the future, thanks to the decision from the National Association...

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Have you got what it takes to achieve Van Excellence?

Have you got what it takes to achieve Van Excellence?

Monday January 30 2012

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has recruited GreenRoad to support and become a partner in the Van Excellence Scheme. The scheme has grown in...

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Join the Van Excellence Scheme and Reduce Van Insurance Premiums and Fuel Costs

Join the Van Excellence Scheme and Reduce Van Insurance Premiums and Fuel Costs

Monday January 30 2012

With van insurance premiums and fuel cost on the rise, it maybe time for you as an owner driver or fleet operator to cut the cost of both. The Van Excellence...

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English Motorways to Benefit from 3D Technology

English Motorways to Benefit from 3D Technology

Monday January 30 2012

The Department of Transport (DfT) has awarded police forces across England funding of £2.7m to install 3D scanning technology on the country's motorway...

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Leading Used Van Auction House to Close Middlesbrough Site

Leading Used Van Auction House to Close Middlesbrough Site

Monday January 30 2012

Leading van auction house Manheim is to close its Middlesbrough auction centre following an assessment and restructuring of its business. The Middlesbrough...

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Will Fuel Embargos and Refineries Folding Impact Pump Price?

Will Fuel Embargos and Refineries Folding Impact Pump Price?

Thursday January 26 2012

It's a worrying time for fleet mangers and owner drivers given the fuel embargos placed on Iran and Petroplus filing for insolvency. Petroplus is Europe's...

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Sales of Michelin Winter Tyres Increase by 50% to the Delight of Van Insurance Companies

Sales of Michelin Winter Tyres Increase by 50% to the Delight of Van Insurance Companies

Thursday January 26 2012

Winter tyre sales are up by 50% report tyre manufacturer Michelin. Despite a relatively mild winter and unfavourable economic conditions, tyre sales...

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Iveco Respond to Customer Demand

Iveco Respond to Customer Demand

Thursday January 26 2012

In response to customer demand Iveco are planning to launch the 'DriveAway' scheme. Under the scheme, customer will be able to choose form a range of...

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Dynamo Deters Fuel Theft through Dyeing Diesel Fuel

Dynamo Deters Fuel Theft through Dyeing Diesel Fuel

Thursday January 26 2012

Dynamo a Derbyshire based scheme was established to combat the rising problem of fuel theft. The scheme involves dyeing diesel fuel which should it...

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What the LEZ really costs you!

What the LEZ really costs you!

Thursday January 26 2012

If you drive around Greater London you will have seen and heard about the LEZ. Do you know how much it is really going to cost you? Below we explain about...

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Diesel Prices to see Significant Price Increase

Diesel Prices to see Significant Price Increase

Thursday January 26 2012

Motor Industry Petrol (RMI Petrol) is an organisation which represents petrol retailers and forecourt operators. They have issued a warning that due...

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Commercial Vehicle Profits to be hit by Mega-Trucks?

Commercial Vehicle Profits to be hit by Mega-Trucks?

Thursday January 26 2012

Campaigners have risen concerned about allowing 'mega-trucks' on to UK roads. Though much of the concern is about taxpayer cost on road maintenance,...

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Commercial Vehicle Leasing and Contract Hire Increases

Commercial Vehicle Leasing and Contract Hire Increases

Thursday January 26 2012

Many businesses are turning towards leasing and contract hiring their commercial vehicle fleets rather than owning commercial vans outright. The advantages...

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Reasons for SMEs to feel positive about 2012

Reasons for SMEs to feel positive about 2012

Wednesday January 25 2012

While the economy has proven unstable over the past few months and the outlook for UK businesses still appears bleak for the foreseeable future, there...

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