Nissan charges into first place as top electric CV provider
Nissan sold a combined total of 10,674 electric vehicles in the UK during the past 12 months. The e-NV200, which is available as both a van and a five or seven-seat people-carrier, secured a 66% market share, making Nissan the biggest supplier of e-LCV over the last 12 months.
Zero BiK for electric vans – is there enough info?
New 0% benefit-in-kind rate for electric vans that takes effect on April 6 has been underpublicised when it should be helping lead to faster, wider adoption, says the Association of Fleet Operators
Brawn to be wild: Ford adds street appeal to best-selling pick-up
New Ranger MS-RT combines a motorsport-inspired appearance with a premium specification and unique, hand-finished detailing, offering customers a high-end, street-focused version of Europe’s best-selling pick-up that sits alongside the desert-race-influenced Ford Ranger Raptor at the top of the Ranger line-up.
New management tools added to Silvey Fleet’s Miles Monitor
New management tool – Self-Serve – allows fleet managers to upload new drivers to the Miles Monitor system themselves in order for DVLA licence checks to be conducted. The tool gives fleet managers an administrator role, allowing them control over adding and updating employee details without having to contact Silvey Fleet.
Reflex offers new online auction
First of a series of auctions will start Friday 15th January 2021 running until Monday 18th January. Currently, traders can express interest in used stock listed for sale on the Reflex Vehicle Hire website, but the new service will enable live bids on a selection of defleeted cars and vans.
LCV sales down despite delivery demands
Latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 292,657 vehicles were registered in 2020, as the impact of Covid and uncertainty over the future relationship with the EU brought down demand toward the end of the year, with registrations in the final month of the year dropping 1.0%, albeit with volumes consistent with previous Decembers.
Ford offers real-time van security alerts
Guard Mode employs sensors to detect when someone enters the vehicle, opens the bonnet or load compartment, or starts the engine. It then sends a notification to the owner’s smartphone using the vehicle’s FordPass Connect modem.
KFF takes delivery of new Iveco fleet
National food service company now runs a solus Iveco fleet of 80 commercial vehicles which are based out of its Aylesford headquarters in Kent and regional depot in Witney, Oxfordshire.
Get your entries in for the 2021 Business Van Awards
Delivering guidance with products that declutter and simplify the life of businesses is key to these awards – and getting the recognition your company deserves from Business Vans.
Venson recognised for best practice and fleet safety
Venson was examined by auditors from Logistics UK on its procedures for managing its in-house commercial fleet, including driver checks and vehicle record checks. Venson met the standards of operation laid out by the code and adhered to the best practice framework.
Lone Ranger – Ford pick-up is a great ride
Popular with trades people, builders and farmers, pick-ups are also holding more appeal as a lifestyle choice and something different from the regular 4x4 SUV.
Involved in a collision – Do you know what to do?
Although many of us are spending a lot less time on the road this year, the chance of a collision still remains. Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, has some helpful tips on the steps to follow if an incident occurs:
VW launches Crafter delivery van conversion
The courier and delivery market is forecasted to grow by 23 per cent year-on-year in 2020*, with companies recruiting new drivers and investing in larger fleets to fulfil the rising number of online shopping orders, a trend accelerated by COVID-19.
How safe is your van?
Data from 2018 showed vans were involved in more accidents that resulted in fatal injuries to other road users, per mile travelled, than any other type of vehicle on the UK’s roads. Between 2013 and 2018, collisions involving vans were responsible for a 14% increase in the number of serious injuries to pedestrians, car occupants, and van occupants. Cyclist casualties also rose by 22%.