Vansdirect has spotted that searches for ‘van modifications near me’ have increased by a staggering 150% in the last three months, highlighting the growing interest in personalising vans and improving the vehicle’s efficiencies. Fortunately, for those spending considerable time on the road, there are many modifications that can improve the safety, comfort, and performance of a van. And there’s … [Read more...]
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Warranty work gets a boost with 1link Service Network
A new network of garages that are keen to undertake motor warranty work has been created by epyx. It consists of over 1,400 suppliers right across the country, giving warranty providers easy access to national coverage of workshops that want to fulfil claims. Marc Lees, director of business development at epyx, said, “One of the success stories at epyx in recent years has been the number of … [Read more...]
“Unsafe” vehicles being rented out
The number of daily rental vehicles with safety issues being offered to customers appears to be rising, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The industry body says it is hearing reports from members being provided with hire cars and vans in unacceptable mechanical condition, with the situation appearing to be deteriorating, and it comes as vehicles are being kept on hire fleets for longer … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 June
Wales’ largest dealer groups, Days, saw its turnover rise but pre-tax profit fall last year. Companies House accounts for the year ended December 31, 2023, show the new and used cars business with 18,000 strong rental fleet, and one of the Car Dealer Top 100, reported an 11% increase in turnover from £257.774m to £285.195m but its profit before tax sank from £33.29m to £30.734m – an 8% drop and … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 June
The Volkswagen Group is entering a new business segment with the Elli charging and energy brand and will develop, build and operate large-scale stationary storage systems together with partners along the value chain. The largest projects in the Elli project pipeline currently have a capacity of up to 350 MW and a storage capacity of 700 MWh, which will almost double the total storage capacity … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 May
Kia has sold its 1.5 millionth car in the UK this April, amid a record-breaking month for the brand. The landmark 1.5 millionth sale was a Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line S’ in Yacht Blue, sold at 9:35am on Tuesday 16 April at Norton Way GWR Kia in Brentford, London., some 33 years after Kia made its UK debut with the Pride. Average fleet parts prices have risen by more than a third (35%) in four years, … [Read more...]
E-vans myths’ exposed
With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100% over the last three months, while searches for ‘best electric vans’ have increased by 24% in the same … [Read more...]
Company car drivers need convincing of EV benefits
It's becoming a grind convincing company car drivers to switch to electric models, admits Paul Hollick, chairman of the Association of Fleet Professionals. Pushing back against “scare stories” about electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming a key task for fleet managers, he said and pointed to a flood of misinformation appearing in both traditional and social media. “Sadly, it seems to have become … [Read more...]
Fleets must face up to drug-driving rising risks
Fleets need to redouble their efforts on drug-driving, FleetCheck is warning, as a leading police officer reported that the issue was a bigger problem than drink-driving in some constabularies over the Xmas period. Speaking to the BBC this week, chief constable Jo Shiner of the National Police Chiefs Council said there was a "social acceptance" of drug taking and driving, particularly among … [Read more...]
Van drivers carry heavier risks and penalties
Getting behind the wheel of a van can be tough, especially when you're not used to, or aware of the handling changes and travel restrictions that come with larger vehicles. Although cars and vans may be similar in mechanics, they do differ in handling and manoeuvrability. So, if you're looking to get behind the wheel of a larger vehicle, it's important to be aware of these differences to keep … [Read more...]
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