Keith Read

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Maintenance makeover

Changes to meet emissions legislation, as well as operator and driver demands, have seen LCV workshops add a wealth of new mechanical and diagnostic equipment. Keith Read looks at the scale of this...

Maintenance
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Find your fleet

As operators strive to cut costs, many are procuring LCVs instead of going for larger vehicle options, while conversions are also being carefully considered. Keith Read rounds up developments

Light Commercial Vehicles
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National savings

As fleet managers look to re-evaluate their LCV fleets, Keith Read highlights some of the major developments in van engineering, maintenance and whole life running costs

Aerodynamics
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Clean green vans

The recent introduction of staggered EU targets for CO2 emissions has left van manufacturers with plenty to aim at in cleaning up their vehicles. Keith Read considers available approaches

Electric Vehicles
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Body pump

The trend towards aerodynamic truck and trailer body designs has been evident for a number of years, but what are the benefits for fleets and what else does the future hold? Keith Read investigates

Bodywork
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Biofuel Bliss

Unlike Victor Kiam who famously purchased Remington because he loved the razor firm so much, for Bill Courtney-Smith it was a case of been there, felt the pain – and then he bought the company. Keith...

Alternative Fuels
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Technology transfer

A popular approach to saving operators money and fuel is to harness telematics and tracking equipment on vehicle fleets. Keith Read investigates latest developments

Telematics
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Crash converters

It's never good news when a truck, van or bus is involved in a road accident. Keith Read takes a look at what's involved in the path to recovery, and establishes what operators should expect

Repair & Maintenance
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Small change for green

What can operators do to become more environmentally friendly? Keith Read investigates approaches that need not cost the earth

Driver / People Management
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Money talks

The decision of whether to hire or buy new vans, trucks or equipment can be a major headache for operators. Keith Read investigates today's finance and leasing deals

Finance & Leasing
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Tread carefully

Buy new, or go for retreads? There are several decisions to take around tyre, but many operators don't know the best path to tread. Keith Read talks to manufacturers for clarification

Tyres & Retreads
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Smoothly does it

With a bewildering array of lubricants on offer and an ever-increasing range of sophisticated engines, which is the right oil for your vehicle? Keith Read investigates the issues for running costs and...

Fuel Pricing