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Younger drivers 'more likely to get lost'

Younger drivers 'more likely to get lost'

Thursday July 14 2011

Young drivers leasing Fiat Scudo Multijet vans may find it harder to navigate their way to a new destination than older motorists, new research suggests...

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Research shows Plymouth has fewest green motors

Research shows Plymouth has fewest green motors

Thursday July 14 2011

Individuals interested in van leasing may be surprised to hear that Plymouth has the lowest number of low-carbon vehicles. The Society of Motor Manufacturers...

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Renault announces 100,000th Master van

Renault announces 100,000th Master van

Wednesday July 13 2011

Companies looking to lease Renault Trafic Sport vans may be interested to hear that the manufacturer's French plant has announced the 100,000th production...

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Falling asleep at the wheel 'common among drivers'

Falling asleep at the wheel 'common among drivers'

Wednesday July 13 2011

Citroen Relay van drivers may be interested to hear about one charity's warnings about driving when tired. New research conducted by Brake and Cambridge...

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Study indicates 'steady' demand for LCVs

Study indicates 'steady' demand for LCVs

Tuesday July 12 2011

Firms may be on the lookout for good quality Ford Transit Low Roof Vans , if recent suggestions are anything to go by. Research conducted by British...

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Ford Transit Trend drivers 'should be prepared'

Ford Transit Trend drivers 'should be prepared'

Tuesday July 12 2011

People looking to pack up their Ford Transit Trend vans and head overseas would be wise to ensure they are fully prepared before getting behind the...

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Council aims to improve vehicle sustainability

Council aims to improve vehicle sustainability

Monday July 11 2011

Firms making use of vehicles such as the Nissan NV200 and hoping to minimise the impact they have on the environment might be interested in the findings...

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Renault and Nissan vehicles zero-emission vehicles on display

Renault and Nissan vehicles zero-emission vehicles on display

Monday July 11 2011

Drivers of Renault Trafic Crew Vans may be among those interested in the TEDGlobal conference, which is taking place in Edinburgh this week. The Renault-Nissan...

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Citroen fleet improves after-market service

Citroen fleet improves after-market service

Friday July 08 2011

Individuals looking to lease Citroen Relay vans may find they can get a better service from the company if they use the epyx 1 link e-commerce system...

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Van and truck registrations on the up, figures show

Van and truck registrations on the up, figures show

Thursday July 07 2011

New figures suggest a growing number of people in the UK could be choosing to purchase Renault Trafic Crew Vans . According to data from the Society...

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FTA calls for safety compliance throughout Ireland

FTA calls for safety compliance throughout Ireland

Wednesday July 06 2011

Companies that lease Ford Transit Trend vans in order to transport good throughout Ireland may be interested to hear about a new campaign. The Freight...

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BCA notes shortage of used vans

BCA notes shortage of used vans

Tuesday July 05 2011

Companies may find van leasing a more attractive option compared with purchasing used vehicles, following new figures from British Car Auctions (BCA)...

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Electric vehicles based on Nissan NV200 to be tested in Japan

Electric vehicles based on Nissan NV200 to be tested in Japan

Tuesday July 05 2011

A new series of testing is to be rolled out by Nissan at its Japanese plant in order to assess electric vehicles. The prototype will be based on the...

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Volkswagen rated number one for security

Volkswagen rated number one for security

Monday July 04 2011

Companies interested in leasing VW Transporter vans may be pleased to hear that Volkswagen has come top of a poll based on security features. What...

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Brake calls for new road safety scheme

Brake calls for new road safety scheme

Monday July 04 2011

Van leasing customers may be interested to hear one expert's comments about the importance of addressing risk-taking among young male drivers. Road...

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Transport Committee to reopen insurance inquiry

Transport Committee to reopen insurance inquiry

Friday July 01 2011

The Transport Committee is to reopen an inquiry into insurance costs for drivers of road vehicles such as VW Transporter vans, in the light of rising...

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Drivers 'change habits to save fuel'

Drivers 'change habits to save fuel'

Thursday June 30 2011

Individuals who are interested in leasing Citroen Relay vans may be among those who admit to changing their driving habits to save fuel. New research...

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New insurance legislation 'needs to be reviewed'

New insurance legislation 'needs to be reviewed'

Thursday June 30 2011

The Continuous Insurance Enforcement legislation should be reviewed in order to reduce the burden on van leasing companies. This is according to the...

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Male drivers 'more likely to have costly crashes than women'

Male drivers 'more likely to have costly crashes than women'

Wednesday June 29 2011

Companies looking to lease Renault Trafic Crew Vans may want to ensure their employees watch a series of short videos before getting behind the wheel...

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Trial shows benefits of night-time deliveries

Trial shows benefits of night-time deliveries

Wednesday June 29 2011

Companies that lease Citroen Relay Enterprise vans in order to transport goods may be interested to hear about the results of a new trial. The Quiet...

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