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Electric van sales expected to increase after the election

Electric van sales expected to increase after the election

Friday April 30 2010

Cheap van leasing customers may be interested to learn that sales of electric vans are expected to increase markedly once the new government is formed...

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Nissan Pathfinder boasts impressive load volume

Nissan Pathfinder boasts impressive load volume

Friday April 30 2010

Van leasing customers were able to look at the latest developments in the van world this month at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The event, which took...

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Transit Connect is 'agile and fun to drive'

Transit Connect is 'agile and fun to drive'

Friday April 30 2010

Ford van leasing customers looking for a more compact model may be interested in this year's Ford Transit Connect, which is being made available in...

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Transit anniversary marked by Ford

Transit anniversary marked by Ford

Friday April 30 2010

Ford van contract hire customers may be interested to learn that a special edition of its iconic Transit model is being rolled of its assembly line...

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Kids feel calmer when mum is behind the wheel, survey shows

Kids feel calmer when mum is behind the wheel, survey shows

Thursday April 29 2010

Female van leasing hire customers are more likely than their male counterparts to make their child passengers feel safer, new findings have revealed...

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New EU clean vehicle conditions set to affect van leasing customers

New EU clean vehicle conditions set to affect van leasing customers

Thursday April 29 2010

A number of framework conditions for a viable transition to sustainable mobility in the European Union (EU) has been identified in the Communication on...

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IAM offers advice on preparing vehicles for summer

IAM offers advice on preparing vehicles for summer

Wednesday April 28 2010

Van leasing customers may want to follow advice issued by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) on how to prepare their vehicle for summer. The...

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Motorists urged to check insurance policies for pothole damage cover

Motorists urged to check insurance policies for pothole damage cover

Wednesday April 28 2010

Van contract hirers may be able to claim on their insurance for damage caused to their van by potholes. The UK's roads have been left littered with...

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FTA issues new international driving guide

FTA issues new international driving guide

Wednesday April 28 2010

Fleet drivers that use van contract hire may benefit from a new publication from the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The organisation has released...

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Van registration rise across Europe

Van registration rise across Europe

Wednesday April 28 2010

Now may be the time to consider leasing a new van as demand for new commercial vehicles is on the rise with the likely result of pushing up prices. ...

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'Crash for cash' hotspots revealed

'Crash for cash' hotspots revealed

Tuesday April 27 2010

Van contract hire customers may want to be extra careful when driving in Centenary Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, as the road has been identified as...

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Party manifestos ignore needs of motorists, says AA

Party manifestos ignore needs of motorists, says AA

Tuesday April 27 2010

Van leasing customers and other motorists are being ignored in the run-up to the General Election, the AA has said. The organisation claims that motorists'...

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New Cybit product could help van contract hirers manage taxes

New Cybit product could help van contract hirers manage taxes

Tuesday April 27 2010

A new product from telematics provider Cybit could help fleet van contract hirers manage their taxes. The Tax & Expense Manager module is an add-on...

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Mercedes commits to van exhibition

Mercedes commits to van exhibition

Tuesday April 27 2010

Those interested in van leasing may want to attend next year's Commercial Vehicle (CV) Operators Show. The exhibition, which has recently finished its...

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Renault hails van show a success

Renault hails van show a success

Tuesday April 27 2010

Renault, a producer of several vehicles available for van contract hire, has hailed the success of the recent Commercial Vehicle Operators S how. The...

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Van drivers labelled rudest motorists

Van drivers labelled rudest motorists

Monday April 26 2010

While most van contract hire customers may consider themselves to be amicable road users, a new survey has revealed that other motorists might not agree...

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London is Europe's fourth most congested city

London is Europe's fourth most congested city

Monday April 26 2010

Van contract hire drivers may be surprised to learn that London is not Europe's most congested city. According to a new study, that dubious honour falls...

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Van contract hirers could be wasting fuel on underinflated tyres

Van contract hirers could be wasting fuel on underinflated tyres

Monday April 26 2010

Underinflated tyres could be costing van contract hirers money, a new report has found. According to TyreSafe, drivers in Britain are losing an estimated...

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Mitsubishi new L200 pick-up truck

Mitsubishi new L200 pick-up truck

Friday April 23 2010

Those interested in leasing a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck will now have a new option to consider. The manufacturer has today released the latest L200...

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SNP demands fairer fuel prices

SNP demands fairer fuel prices

Thursday April 22 2010

Van contract hire customers will no doubt be hoping whoever wins the next election will tackle rising fuel prices. The Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP)...

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