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Penny Hydraulics has developed a special vehicle mounted platform lift for Royal Mail Letters that is helping to simplify the safe handling and collection of post trolley cages using smaller vans.

Specialist bodybuilder RVL has introduced a new rear door assembly for a range of 3.5- tonne box bodies.

The economic slowdown is providing a boost for van hire firms, a survey by specialist Northgate Vehicle Hire has revealed.

DTEC International has launched a new drug testing kit for van fleet operators.

SHB 4x4, the specialist four-wheel drive rental and leasing firm, celebrated 40 years in business at a party held in its honour by Land Rover at Eastnor Castle.

Experts gave their views on the future of the fleet industry at this year's FN50 Conference

Van fleets have been warned that they should still be taking proactive measures to manage fuel use – even though petrol and diesel prices have started to fall from recent peaks.

Nottingham City Homes is taking delivery of more than 300 Citroën Dispatch and Relay vans, replacing its entire existing mixed vehicle fleet.

Technology specialist Ashwoods has launched a new hybrid drive system for vans.

I am often asked which extras or conversions can really add value to a light commercial vehicle at time of resale.

Despite concerns about battery reliability, durability and costly
ownership, the long-term benefits associated with going electric within the light
commercial vehicle sector might outweigh the pitfalls, according to EurotaxGlass’s.



Despite the current economic uncertainty, van buyers are still out in numbers and there is plenty of interest in good clean vans that can be put straight to work, according to BCA.

EuroNCAP has released details about the scoring behind the organisation’s new car safety rating.

Fleets are being reminded that they have until March 31, 2009, to obtain VAT refunds collectively totalling millions of pounds.

A new home delivery driver accreditation scheme has been launched by Driver Hire to improve drivers’ customer service levels.

Fifty per cent of motorists would continue with a journey after hearing a severe weather warning.

Spice company McCormick UK has moved its fleet to Arval as part of a four-year contract hire deal.

One of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle websites has revealed a 9% fall in the average price of vans for sale on its site over the past three months.

RVM Fleet Services is launching an integrated driver training and risk management service.

Nearly 40 years after Jimmy Savile’s clunk- click campaign, the Government has launched a new drive highlighting the consequences of not wearing a seatbelt.

Motorpoint has introduced a new contract hire product for SMEs.

The downturn in used van values, which has caused major problems for rental and lease companies and fleets who carry their LCVs’ residual risks, appears to be abating.

A new tyre tread analyser has been launched by RL as a safety tool for fleet managers.

A British company has taken top honours in the European Excellence in Road Safety Awards.

SEAT is targeting fleets with the launch of its new Exeo upper-medium family of cars which go on sale early next year.

Gary Beckley, of Maidstone-based consultancy SHE Management (UK), provides guidance on using agency drivers

After a three-month stint here at Fleet Van, our long-term Peugeot Partner is now back with its maker, no doubt being enjoyed by some other CV journalist.

CAP's manufacturer relationships manager Martin Ward scours the globe for the week’s insider fleet intelligence

Some manufacturers try to palm us off with claims that their vehicles are new when in fact they are little more than facelifts.

Citroën is adding to its LCV range with the launch of a dual-fuel version of the new Berlingo.