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2013-07-04

Van fleets and the risk of corporate manslaughter

According to recent research conducted by a UK insurer, many businesses are failing to take even basic steps when protecting themselves against the risk of prosecution in the event of an accident.

2013-06-27

London parking fines: policy failure or successful enforcement?

In recent months, delivery vehicles in London have experienced consistent and sustained levels of parking fines, but whether it’s a sign of policy failure or successful enforcement is open to debate.

2013-06-20

Year-to-date van sales up 13 per cent

The van market is at last returning to some semblance of good health as its resurgence continues. To May, year-to-date van sales were up 13 per cent on last year’s figures.

2013-06-12

ESP safety system stabilises Fiat Ducato vans

With a nod to possible future legislation, Fiat has made its Electronic Stability Programme standard across all versions of its Ducato van, bringing it in line with safety requirements for new cars in the UK.

2013-06-06

European Parliament agrees to limit vans’ top speed

The EU Environment Committee has voted in favour of proposed legislation, put forth by UK Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies, to electronically limit the speed of new vans.

2013-05-30

The business van insurance implications of helping out a friend

A friend in need is a friend in deed. Well as it turns out, if you’re driving a business van, then a friend in need could invalidate your insurance...

2013-05-23

The most valuable telemetric data for van operators

In a bid to reduce running costs and boost the operational efficiency of their vehicles, fleet managers are increasingly turning to telemetry systems as a method of managing their vehicles in a more intelligent way.

2013-05-16

Stop-start function for the new Citroen Relay

With fuel consumption such an issue for many van drivers, the stop-and-start function on the new Citroen Relay is expected to be a big hit with LCV customers.

2013-05-09

Half of all vans over three years old are unroadworthy

Recent research carried out by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), has revealed the shocking statistic that half of all vans on UK roads which are more than three years old are unroadworthy.
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