Located at the Marsh Barton Trading Estate, the 18,500 sq.ft. showroom has space for 100 new and Approved Used vehicles on site. The servicing space has nine service ramps and a Class 7 MOT bay for commercial vehicles, providing full servicing options, including high-voltage trained technicians for ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo customers.
PROGRESSING zero emissions van deployment is top of the fleet agenda for 2024, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that the issue was proving difficult for some businesses with several tricky practical and strategic issues needed to be overcome. “The view of most van fleets is that electrification, which obviously forms the backbone of [...]
There is significantly more risk associated with working alone and in isolated areas, with London a particular hotspot for fleet drivers. Incidents are occurring on a frequent basis, especially during the darker months, as opportunist thieves target vehicles and advanced equipment. There is a need to look at ways to deter this threat, undertake risk assessments, and ultimately put in place processes to minimise the dangers to people.
The AFP is an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Centre and its Fleet Vehicle Management courses at Strategic and Advanced levels are accredited, so the organiation can support its members not only in developing their knowledge and skills but also by receiving professional recognition in the motor industry.
New invoice scanning tool follows FleetCheck’s first use of AI in its Licence Assured licence checking product. Introduced in September, it allows users to upload an image of a driving licence, with its details automatically populated into the system.
Herd Group provides a range of fleet solutions, from fleet management, flexible vehicle rental and remarketing. The solution for Micheldever included onsite charging, tracking and fleet maintenance with Herd Connect and a flexible rental solution to totally suit the company's business needs - achieving optimal utilisation whilst avoiding additional air pollution.
We’re at a moment in time when, having largely completed electrification of their car fleets, many businesses are looking to their light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and wanting to complete a similar transformation. However, for some, the current e-van choices available present some operational issues for their needs, especially around range and payload capabilities.
The fact is that EV SMR is a relatively new management discipline and, in most cases, setting an accurate budget is a long way from easy. There are few or no historical precedents and even the most well-informed experts have limited data available. There are lots of projections around of varying value but limited real world experience. Leasing company fleets are in the same boat as everyone else when it comes to this.
The new Vauxhall Movano, with its diverse range of body styles, up to 17m3 of cargo volume and a payload of up to two tonnes, is the largest LCV from the British brand has always been impressive. It retains class-leading qualities and adds new ones on top, such as advanced driver assistance systems that enable level 2 automated driving for the first time.
Operated by a team of Gridserve field service engineers, the vehicles will be deployed across specific regions of the UK to manage both preventive and corrective maintenance, improving the reliability, transparency and accessibility of the 180,000 charging sessions now taking place each month on the Gridserve Electric Highway.
new service was announced by The AA earlier this month, and offers full and interim mobile servicing for electric, petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as repairs. It is being initially trialled in the Birmingham to Manchester corridor with availability from 8am-8pm on weekdays and appointments available on Saturdays to meet additional demand.
Called “Accelerate – Your Voice in Fleet,” new course has been designed by the AFP’s Fleet Academy to help those working in the industry make their knowledge, ideas and experience heard, whether giving a speech at a major formal occasion or during a routine internal meeting.
As we witness a record-breaking increase in van mileage, it’s crucial to understand the ripple effect on insurance premiums. This surge not only signifies a fundamental change in transportation patterns but also raises valid concerns about the financial implications for van owners.
Software will provide a platform for a seamless, end-to-end solution that encompasses maintenance, tracking and compliance- plus a comprehensive uptime strategy dedicated to fleet efficiency.
Thanks to the work done on improving efficiency, the zero-emission range of the new ë-Berlingo Van can now cover up to 205 mile (WLTP Mixt cycle, currently under certification) – 20% further than the previous model. This distance can be optimised thanks to the new regenerative braking system, which can be activated based on three different regeneration levels using steering-wheel-mounted paddles.
