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BT Fleet is taking delivery of 145 of the 7.0-tonne Iveco New Daily vans as part of a cost-saving downsizing programme. Each of the New Daily 70C17 vans – the International Van of the Year 2015 – meet the latest…

British Gas has chosen a pair of electric Mercedes-Benz people carriers to ferry employees between the company’s network of offices around West London. The seven-seat Vito E-Cell Traveliners represent the latest stage of the company’s plan to replace at least…

The UK’s only dedicated light commercial vehicle show returns to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire this summer, promising to be bigger and better than ever. The free event takes place on 7-9 July and includes six miles of test routes…

Catering butcher Price and Fretwell says installing a Masternaut telematics system has improved driver behaviour across its fleet. The Derbyshire firm is using Masternaut Connect across its fleet of 10 vehicles to educate drivers and reduce bad habits. With real-time…

ATS Euromaster says that nearly 90% of the tyres replaced by its tyre and vehicle maintenance centre in Manchester in 2015 were in an illegal condition. “Tyre safety has got a lot worse in this area during the past five…

The Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer is now compliant with Euro-6 emission regulations thanks to the use of selective catalytic reduction technology. As from June all Citan Tourer models will comply with the standard. Citan van variants will have to wait until…

Vanfridge and sister company Pola Van Rental have seen a 25% year-on-year boost in orders for Ford vans, chiefly Transit Connect and Transit Custom. The Midlands-based company puts the sales upturn down to Ford’s comprehensive CV range, which covers the…

Andrew Jones has replaced Claire Perry as the minister responsible for freight and logistics at the Department for Transport following a post-election reshuffle. Perry has been the incumbent for the past six months but remains part of the DfT line-up…

Two of the North West’s key transport organisations are joining forces to create a “world-class” road network for Greater Manchester. Highways England and Transport for Greater Manchester have signed a memorandum of understanding on a long-term vision for the region’s…

Peugeot is updating its best selling Partner van, with the introduction of Euro-6 engine options, a redesigned front end and improved connectivity for the driver. There are four diesel vans on offer, all using the firm’s 1.6-litre BlueHDi engine. They…