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New package combines cost certainty of leasing with rental flexibility

New package combines cost certainty of leasing with rental flexibility

By Chris Wright|2024-02-12T09:45:52+00:00February 12th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Offered as part of Europcar’s Long-Term Van Hire solutions, the new solution can be applied to any of the van fleet including short and long wheel base, Chapter 8 vehicles, crew cabs and specialist bodied vehicles. It also provides the option for variable mileage requirements and includes free delivery & collection to business or home addresses.

Duck the charge: Can van drivers save by avoiding toll roads?

Duck the charge: Can van drivers save by avoiding toll roads?

By Chris Wright|2024-02-08T11:03:27+00:00February 8th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Despite toll roads making up a small fraction of the 187,200-mile English road network, they significantly impact the 3.8 million van drivers regularly crossing the country. However, the impact isn't always negative, as some alternative routes can be pricier due to the additional mileage.

Quoted van insurance premiums soar in 2023

Quoted van insurance premiums soar in 2023

By Chris Wright|2024-02-06T11:38:55+00:00February 6th, 2024|Van Insurance, Van News|

Data shows that in December 2023, the quoted premium for a new van insurance policy most commonly fell between £500 and £999, with 36% of quotes falling within this range. Quoted van insurance premiums are being pushed higher by the rising cost of claims which is being driven in turn by the cost of sourcing replacement parts and carrying out repairs, Consumer Intelligence says.

Hydrogen vehicle trials start with utilities company

Hydrogen vehicle trials start with utilities company

By Chris Wright|2024-02-06T11:32:17+00:00February 6th, 2024|Van News|

WWU is the gas emergency and pipeline service for Wales and the south west of England and operates 24 hours a day, year-round to deliver vital gas network services for more than 7.5 million customers. The First Hydrogen trials are taking place during winter, WWU’s busiest period for emergency gas call outs.

LCV demand enters second year of growth

LCV demand enters second year of growth

By Chris Wright|2024-02-06T11:19:38+00:00February 6th, 2024|Van News|

While the largest vans continue to be the most popular, registrations fell by 4.5% to 14,839 vehicles – still representing more than six in 10 (61.9%) of all new vans. Pickup and 4×4 uptake also increased, up 18.2% and 62.4% to 3,002 and 729 vehicles respectively, while registrations of the smallest vans dropped by a fifth (19.8%) to just 352 units.

Serversys integrates DAVIS to verify test driver eligibility

Serversys integrates DAVIS to verify test driver eligibility

By Chris Wright|2024-02-05T09:56:24+00:00February 5th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

New automated licence checking process replaces manual verification, reducing the admin burden and cost, and provides a quicker experience for the driver while ensuring credentials are checked accurately and effectively, thus reducing the risk of liability and simplifying demonstrator management

Hyundai to supply all-electric LCV to Iveco

Hyundai to supply all-electric LCV to Iveco

By Chris Wright|2024-02-01T10:01:08+00:00February 1st, 2024|Electric vans, Van News|

The Iveco-badged vehicle will be the first export model to apply Hyundai’s new Global all-electric Light Commercial Vehicle (eLCV) platform, a dedicated global EV platform made for commercial vehicles ranging from GVW 2.5 tons to 3.5 tons. The innovative platform features Hyundai’s latest technology for next generation BEVs with a low-floor design that allows enhanced usability for cargo loading and carrying, designed to fit the emerging needs of future electrified Purpose Built Vehicles in the market.

Electric record breaker – Iveco eDaily 3.5t review

Electric record breaker – Iveco eDaily 3.5t review

By Chris Wright|2024-03-06T10:44:18+00:00January 31st, 2024|Van News, Van Reviews|

There's a lot of movement in the LCV market as fleet operators look to transition to electric and finding the right van for your business is key - is it big enough? Is it powerful enough? Is the range good enough? This is where the eDaily scores highly. It can be configured with one-to-three modules, which each have a capacity of 37kWh. Batteries can also be added or removed in-life if operational needs change.

Taking its toll: Van drivers fork out millions on England’s toll roads

Taking its toll: Van drivers fork out millions on England’s toll roads

By Chris Wright|2024-01-31T10:48:14+00:00January 31st, 2024|Van News|

The most expensive toll charge is on the M6 mainline at a huge £15.30. Considering that around 9000 van users cross the M6 every day, this is a significant amount to fork out just to cross the 27-mile road. The Mersey Tunnels are the second most expensive toll road, charging vans £4 to cross. Despite the charges being cheaper than the M6, vans use these roads more often than the M6, with over 13,000 crossings every day.

Six tips to keep your fleet on the road

Six tips to keep your fleet on the road

By Business Vans|2024-01-31T10:44:26+00:00January 31st, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Fleets operate some of the UK’s hardest-working vehicles. According to the latest BVRLA data, the average mileage for a new personal contract hire (PCH) car agreement was 9,300 miles – that compares to 15,900 for business cars and 17,800 for vans. As many of those vehicles don’t return to base for weeks or months at a time, establishing a routine of daily checks is a useful step to reduce downtime.

Stellantis Pro One expands hydrogen offer

Stellantis Pro One expands hydrogen offer

By Chris Wright|2024-03-26T14:44:38+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van News|

Aimed at supporting intensive customer use, the fuel cell versions of the commercial vans build on the technology used in the zero-emission BEV variants of the vehicles, with the added advantages of short refueling times and no sacrifice of payload capability. For the mid-size vans, a second generation of the fuel cell system delivers a segment record range of up to 400 km and refueling time of less than four minutes.

Fleet Evolution backs National Apprenticeship Week

Fleet Evolution backs National Apprenticeship Week

By Chris Wright|2024-01-30T09:58:58+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van News|

National Apprenticeship Week this year is from February 5th to February 13th. It is the 17th annual celebration of the event which is intended to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy, with a theme this year of ‘Skills for Life’.

Van experts share the ultimate guide to driving larger vehicles

Van experts share the ultimate guide to driving larger vehicles

By Chris Wright|2024-01-30T09:47:50+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Although cars and vans may be similar in mechanics, they do differ in handling and manoeuvrability. So, if you're looking to get behind the wheel of a larger vehicle, it's important to be aware of these differences to keep you and other road users safe. That’s why the experts at Vansdirect have unveiled their top 5 tips you need to know when driving a larger vehicle, one of which could even save you from a £300 fine or court summons.

Average age of fleet cars and vans continued to rise in 2023

Average age of fleet cars and vans continued to rise in 2023

By Chris Wright|2024-01-29T11:27:21+00:00January 29th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

One of the persistent effects of the pandemic for fleets has been an ongoing ageing of the vehicles they operate. While we’re now in a situation where something of a recovery has taken place, car and van production over the last few years has been much reduced.

Fleets set to remain ‘backbone’ of EV transition in 2024

Fleets set to remain ‘backbone’ of EV transition in 2024

By Chris Wright|2024-01-29T11:20:35+00:00January 29th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

With EVs set to make up a growing proportion of the overall new car parc, thanks to the ZEV mandate, a rapidly changing OEM product mix and other factors, buyers need to be found for these new EVs. Without a sudden and dramatic turnaround in consumer appetite, fleets will continue to shoulder that burden.

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