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Taking a load off - 09/07/08
For many people Swedish company Thule is probably best known as a manufacturer of roof boxes, to increase the carrying capacity of a car or people carrier. However last year the firm entered the trade arena, with the introduction of the Thule Professional range, a load carrying system designed specifically for trade van users.
Latest on Ssangyong launch - 09/07/08
We promised more details of Ssangyong’s growing commercial vehicle fleet last month and can now reveal that both the Kyron and Rexton 4x4s will be available in C-S trim. Both models are based on the S level of specification from their respective car ranges, and are converted in the UK with the removal of the rear seats and black rear windows.
Hilux Invincible arrives in UK - 09/07/08
As revealed in our CV Show report (Van User May 2008) Toyota is set to launch the most powerful pick-up in the UK to date. The Hilux Invincible 200 uses a Toyota Motor Sport performance kit to boost power to 194hp, with a stump pulling 430Nm of torque.
The safest option from IAM - 09/08/07
Do you take drastic action to get out of the way when you hear an emergency vehicle approaching? – The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) says don’t over-react.
Dalton joins Highway Agency - 09/07/08
Graham Dalton has been appointed the chief executive of the Highways Agency.
How will we power the vans of tomorrow? - 09/07/08
It is a question that is taxing manufacturers across the world, and increasingly is an important consideration for fleet buyers and managers here in the UK. Global oil production is currently around 87 million barrels per day, the bad news is that we are now consuming 87 billion barrels of oil a day too.
THE FINAL WORD - Roddy Graham, Commercial director Leasedrive VELO - 16/06/2008
Well April has been and gone and it seems every time you pick up a fleet, human resource or business publication you will find some reference to the UK Corporate Manslaughter (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Corporate Homicide (Scotland) Act. You’d better believe it has made directors up and down the country sit up and take notice!
A shepherd - 16/06/2008
Fleet Technique thinks that companies that allow employees to drive their own cars on business are walking a health and safety tightrope.
Get spotted and stay safe - 16/06/2008
Research conducted by 3M Europe, showed that over 3,000 people can see the same vehicle on a busy road every hour of the working day.
What about the West? - 16/06/2008
Investment to bring important trade routes up to date is being urgently called for and the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to think again about improving the links to the South West.
