News - Page 2015

THE Court of Appeal has ruled against a taxpayer in his long-running battle to recover VAT on his Lamborghini Diablo company car.

Two-thirds of fleet managers believe that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is the most viable alternative fuel, but less than half are prepared to convert their vehicles to run on the green fuel, according to new research.

A NEW report suggests the future of in-car telematics systems may have been over-hyped.

SILVER Shield Windscreens has unveiled a multi-million pound development plan aimed at doubling the firm's fleet business by the end of next year.

FAST-FIT specialist National Fleet has won two new contracts with leasing and fleet management companies Ignition Vehicle Management and Zenith Vehicle Contracts.

BETHELL Fleet Services, specialist in fixed cost maintenance programmes, has expanded its operations into Merseyside by acquiring Littlewoods' workshop at Kirkby.

HIGH street retail chain Boots is considering selling its Halfords car parts and cycle retailing business as part of a restructuring of the firm.

BUSSEY Vehicle Contracts has awarded a major tyre replacement contract worth £70,000 a year to ATS Euromaster.

A NEW self-contained nitrogen generator is being targeted at fleets and dealers in a bid to improve company car driver safety.

A NEW car dealership on the outskirts of London provides a potential blueprint for the 'fleet dealer' of the future.

THE AA's Accident Management service has adopted Glass's Information Services' computerised vehicle estimating system as standard across its 110-strong repairer network in an attempt to speed up and streamline its offering to fleets.

FLEET managers will be able to track the progress of insurance claims in real- time following the launch of a new internet site by Elite Incident Management.

BRITAIN'S fleet operators had their first chance to look round Ford's new 'baby' Transit Connect at the CV Show.

VOLKSWAGEN is improving its service to LCV operators by setting up a network of van centres which aim to make the business of buying and running commercial vehicles easier.

TOYOTA showed off its new satellite navigation system at the CV Show. It costs from £1,500 and is available in the Hiace.

3Dis Information Systems launched its new Amicus system at the CV Show.

VAN racking specialist The Van Liners was exhibiting its new Modulcar system at the CV Show, which is imported from Italy and claimed to be stylish yet robust.

H-Modul claims its new slide-out racking system, on display at the CV Show, makes the best use of limited van space.

FIVE new models graced the Renault stand at the CV Show.

JAMES Blades, managing director of Fiat UK, was at the CV Show to underline Fiat's commitment to the van market. He told Fleet News: 'The CV market is so important. Commercial vehicles are a key area for growth.

NISSAN is claiming an industry first for the Interstar, launched at the CV show, in that all vans will be supplied with reversing sensors as standard.

PEUGEOT used the CV show to give Britain a first look at its new Boxer van, which it claims is more comfortable than its predecessor, as well as having more cargo space.

THERE was a host of new variations at the CV Show from LDV.

BRI-STOR Systems has launched a range of racking for the new Renault Trafic, Vauxhall Vivaro and Combo.

IVECO has launched a gas- powered version of its Daily City Truck with an eye to busting through London's proposed congestion charging line.

CH Jones believes its new 'smart' fuel card will enhance security and provide more complete and accurate fuel management information.

SIEMENS VDO claims to be the first telematics company to offer the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) service on an aftermarket satellite navigation system.

THALES Telematics announced two new business wins for its Orchid telematics and fleet management system at the show.

CITROEN had a trio of models gracing its stand at the CV Show, with the new look Relay, 110bhp Dispatch and the 2002 version of the Berlingo.

VAUXHALL boasts the youngest range of vans in the business and was shouting that fact from the rooftops at the CV Show, held at the NEC, Birmingham.