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BT Fleet wins Network Rail commercial vehicles contract

BT Fleet has won a new deal with Network Rail to provide fleet management for one of the UK's biggest and most complex commercial vehicle fleets.

Fleet Management Systems
News

Volvo Trucks’ film stunt is a big hit on Youtube

A young woman walks a tightrope between two Volvo trucks driving at full speed – not even in Hollywood has this stunt ever been attempted.

Rigids
News

Ashwoods puts fuel saving the van driver’s seat

Hybrid and electric commercial vehicle retrofit specialist Ashwoods chose the CV Show to launch a low-cost device aimed at cutting fuel consumption by providing driver performance information right on...

Driver / People Management
News

Cenex fleet analysis tool to help transport managers

CENEX, the UK's first Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies, has announced the availability of its Fleet Carbon Reduction Tool (FCRT).

Alternative Fuels
News

TV programme trails new customer for Isuzu Truck

The timing of Isuzu Truck's managing director Nikki King's appearance on the Channel 4 'Undercover Boss' programme, a few months ago, couldn't have been more fortunate for the company.

Drop Side
Product Launches

Hankook unveils re-optimised AH22+ truck tyre

Hankook says its AH22+ is an optimised version of the AH22 radial tyre line for trucks, developed for regional traffic.

Tyres & Retreads
Product Launches

Electric Nissan NV200 concept takes a bow

The Nissan e-NV200 Concept has made its world debut at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit, bringing life to Nissan's vision for the future of zero-emission transportation.

Electric Vehicles
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters, which leaks onto the road. Recall the vehicles likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where...

Recalls
DSVA recalls

Isuzu Truck

Reverse light may not function onvehicles fitted with MYY/MZZ gearboxes, due to a fatigue fracture where the lead wire fixes to the reverse light switch. Replace reverse light switch.
Models...

Recalls
DSVA recalls

Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano

It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. If action is not taken, the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the...

Recalls
News

FTA awarded irtec approved centre status

The FTA (Freight Transport Association) has been awarded 'irtec approved centre' status by the Sector Skills Council representative, IMI Awards.

Continuing Professional Development
News

FTA pleads for key transport infrastructure projects

FTA (the Freight Transport Association) has emphasised the importance of key transport infrastructure projectsm, ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), due out on Wednesday 20 October.

Fleet Operating Costs