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Van leasing customers given advice on cutting insurance costs

Van leasing customers given advice on cutting insurance costs

Friday July 30 2010

Van drivers should take into account the likely cost of insuring a vehicle when choosing a model for van leasing, it has been claimed. According to...

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Van contract hire drivers warned of tiredness danger

Van contract hire drivers warned of tiredness danger

Friday July 30 2010

Van contract hire drivers should make sure they take plenty of breaks when travelling long distances to ensure they do not suffer the effects of tiredness...

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Nissan to introduce breathable vitamin C

Nissan to introduce breathable vitamin C

Friday July 30 2010

Van leasing models from Nissan could include some innovative new design features in the future. The manufacturer has announced that it is to introduce...

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Dorset could be next to lose speed cameras

Dorset could be next to lose speed cameras

Friday July 30 2010

Van contract hire drivers could soon find they no longer have to worry about speed cameras when in Dorset. The county is likely to be the next in the...

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Charity 'horrified' over road safety cuts

Charity 'horrified' over road safety cuts

Thursday July 29 2010

Government reductions in road safety funding could make the roads more hazardous for van leasing customers, it has been suggested. Road safety charity...

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Mercedes releases details of electric Vito van

Mercedes releases details of electric Vito van

Thursday July 29 2010

Van contract hire drivers in the future may get the option of selecting an electric van from Mercedes. The manufacturer has released details of its...

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Volkswagen vans chosen by Winterhalter

Volkswagen vans chosen by Winterhalter

Thursday July 29 2010

Those considering van leasing may want to follow the example of dishwasher supplier Winterhalter and look into the range of vehicles on offer from Volkswagen...

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Government told to import salt to avoid winter driving misery

Government told to import salt to avoid winter driving misery

Wednesday July 28 2010

Van leasing customers will be hoping to avoid the kind of harsh conditions that saw the country's roads grind to a halt last winter. During the bad...

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Motorists 'clueless' about cutting costs

Motorists 'clueless' about cutting costs

Wednesday July 28 2010

Van contract hire drivers could be among motorists branded clueless when it comes to cutting costs. A survey by breakdown company Autonational Rescue...

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Survey reveals bad habits behind the wheel

Survey reveals bad habits behind the wheel

Wednesday July 28 2010

Van contract hire drivers could be risking their safety due to bad driving habits, a new survey suggests. A poll by Co-operative Insurance found that...

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M25 named Britain's most depressing road

M25 named Britain's most depressing road

Wednesday July 28 2010

Van leasing customers will do well to avoid the M25 as much as possible, a new survey suggests. A study by Motorcycle News has found the London orbital...

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Speed camera reductions begin

Speed camera reductions begin

Tuesday July 27 2010

Van contract hire drivers may be pleased to hear that the government's plan to reduce the number of speed cameras takes effect. Earlier this year, the...

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Van leasing customers to take their vehicles abroad this summer?

Van leasing customers to take their vehicles abroad this summer?

Tuesday July 27 2010

Van leasing customers may be considering taking their vehicles abroad as part of their summer holiday. A new survey has revealed that 62 per cent of...

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Volkswagen releases details of new Caddy Vans

Volkswagen releases details of new Caddy Vans

Tuesday July 27 2010

A new generation of Caddy vans from Volkswagen may soon be available for van leasing. The manufacturer has released the first details of the new Caddy...

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New roadtrip to highlight potential of driverless van technology

New roadtrip to highlight potential of driverless van technology

Monday July 26 2010

Van contract hire customers could be picking up fully-automated vehicles within the next ten years, a new experiment suggests. Looking to highlight...

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Police clamping down on noisy exhausts

Police clamping down on noisy exhausts

Monday July 26 2010

Driving around with an exhaust pipe louder than 90 decibels is a punishable offence, van leasing customers in the east of England are learning. A new...

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EU Road Safety Programme 'a missed opportunity'

EU Road Safety Programme 'a missed opportunity'

Friday July 23 2010

The EU has missed out on an opportunity to provide better driver training for van contract hire customers, it has been suggested. According to the Institute...

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OnStream chooses Ford Transit ECOnetic

OnStream chooses Ford Transit ECOnetic

Thursday July 22 2010

Those looking for an eco-friendly model to van contract hire may want to follow the lead of OnStream and go for a Ford Transit ECOnetic. The leading...

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FTA blasts 'unreasonable' cost of Severn Crossing toll

FTA blasts 'unreasonable' cost of Severn Crossing toll

Thursday July 22 2010

Van leasing customers will be happy to hear the Welsh Assembly has agreed to a study into the impact on businesses of the Severn Crossing toll. However,...

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Van leasing customers warned of uninsured driver hotspots

Van leasing customers warned of uninsured driver hotspots

Thursday July 22 2010

Van leasing customers in Barkerend, Bradford, have the highest chance of being hit by an uninsured driver, it has been revealed. A new survey by Motor...

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