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A green bouquet - 09/09/2008
One of the most noticeable trends at this year’s CV Show was the number of electric vehicles on offer. They come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny wheeled compact vans, through conventional Ford Transits to larger vehicles such as the Modec.
Citroën boosts Trafford’s team - 09/09/2008
Trafford Council in Manchester is now taking delivery of 56 new Citroën commercial vehicles, which have been supplied as part of a 10-year contract with local authority fleet management specialist provider, TransLinc.
Moving forward - 09/09/2008
Isuzu Truck has added two dealers to its network, to support sales of the new Forward range of trucks. Rye Motors in Manchester, and Washington Truck and Van, in
Tyne and Wear have joined the 64 strong network of dealers.
Crown Records - 09/09/2008
Crown Records Management (UK & ireland) has taken delivery of its first Smith’s Edison electric transit van. Supplied by Direct Asset Management the van is adapted to run on battery power only. It has a range of 80-100 miles between charges and is ideally suited to inner city deliveries.
Nottingham firm replaces fleet - 09/09/2008
Nottingham City Homes is taking delivery of more than 300 Citroen Dispatch and Relay vans to replace its entire LCV fleet. Supplied by dealer Springfield Motor Group, the majority of the vans are Relay 35 L3H2 vans with the 120hp engine. There are also a number of conversions, including Luton vans, tippers and dropside trucks, along with 100 Dispatch L1H1 vans.
Nissan’s new appointment -
Tony Lewis has joined Nissan from LDV, as the new LCV sales and marketing director.
Mitsubishi launches hybrid test - 09/09/2008
Mitsubishi Fuso has launched its largest hybrid fleet test in Europe, with 10 Canter Hybrids being used by eight customers. The goal of the three year test is to gain new insights into the use of 7.5 tonne hybrid trucks and to demonstrate the diesel-electric drive’s high level of efficiency.
Market begins to feel the crunch - 09/09/2008
The UK light commercial vehicle market is finally feeling the effects of the credit crunch on UK business. While many manufacturers have continued to enjoy strong demand for vans in the first half of the year, there are signs that business is going to become increasingly tough as we progress through 2008.
THE FINAL WORD - 11/08/08
with Roddy Graham, Commercial director Leasedrive VELO
Polarspeed emergency - 11/08/08
Polarspeed Thermologistics has ordered bespoke refrigerated vehicles on contract hire from Petit Forestier, to support its expanding multi-temperature distribution service.
