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LEZ lifeline for van operators
Van operators who missed the deadline for retrofitting their vehicles may be able to benefit from a small concession offered by Transport for London.
New label system to help you compare tyres
From November 2012, every new tyre sold in the UK will come with a label that shows its rating for stopping distance, fuel efficiency and noise levels.
Report lends support to night-time deliveries
Retail guru Mary Portas recommendation that night-time delivery restrictions could be lifted as one way to reinvigorate the UKs ailing High Streets has been backed by the Freight Transport...
Sprinter hailed as Best Panel Van, again
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been voted best large panel van by Fleet Van magazine, for the fourth year in a row.
Industry in danger of missing CPC deadline
The Freight Transport Association reports that almost half of its members fear they will miss the deadline for Driver CPC
A surprising statistic about Londons LEZ
With less than a month to go until the new Low Emission Zone is introduced, new research has found that of the 3.57 million vans on UK roads at the end of 2010, 31.1 per cent would not meet the LEZs
Top prize for Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL
The all-electric, zero-emission Vito E-CELL has won the coveted accolade of Most energy-efficient LCV (in production) at the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge
New items added to annual MOT
The Department for Transport is adding a number of new mandatory items to the annual MOT from 1 January 2012
New Mercedes-Benz Actros lifts Truck Of The Year trophy
Mercedes-Benz's New Actros has been elected International Truck of the Year 2012 by the 24-strong jury of commercial vehicle journalists, representing 24 countries throughout Europe.
Road Safety Week
Brake is a road safety charity which aims to prevent road crashes and support the victims involved in road crashes
Taking care of your van in the winter
You can never tell what the weather will throw at you, so it is best to be prepared for all eventualities
Defective tyre convictions increasing
Court convictions in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres are at a four-year high, new official figures show
Low Emission Zone van owners urged to act now
There is not long to go before new LEZ standards are introduced in London, and Transport for London is calling on van owners to take action now
Multiple benefits from van tracking systems
Vehicle tracking is becoming a critical operational tool for many fleets – and van operators in particular
The canny approach to CPC training
We wouldn't be surprised if canny firms adopt a strategy of booking their CPC training modules now for their drivers to embark on nearer the deadline, says the FTA
Take the worry out of driving this winter with Cold Weather tyres
A series of tests from the tyre manufacturer Continental have demonstrated that Cold Weather tyres provide significantly better grip for accelerating, cornering and braking than normal radials when th
Winter tyres, why you should start thinking about them now
With weather experts predicting one of the worst winters on record, van operators have been advised to consider investing in winter tyres
LEZs to 'spread throughout UK'
Low emission zones in towns and cities around the UK are likely to become a reality as the government aims to reach its 2015 air quality targets
Enhanced BlueEFFICIENCY package for Vito and Viano
A new generator management system will be helping to reduce fuel consumption in the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano from September this year
S & B Commercials Plc supports Daniel Bentley
S & B Commercials Plc supports Daniel Bentley in the run up to the Boccia Paralympics 2012
Mercedes-Benz Axor lands an MT Awards hat-trick
The Mercedes-Benz Axor has won an online public vote to carry off its third transport industry ‘Oscar’ in six years.
Latest technology on show at Van Experience
Around 1,500 guests attended Mercedes-Benz’ popular Van Experience event last month, at the Prodrive Performance Centre in Warwickshire
There is money in old cat converters
Instead of being regarded as scrap, used catalytic converter units could be a lucrative source of income for vehicle fleets
Number of qualified drivers to fall by 30 Per Cent
Britains commercial vehicle drivers are falling behind schedule to meet the professional training requirements required by EU directive 2003/59
Bottleneck threat as CPC deadline approaches
Commercial vehicle operators run the risk of having to park up their vehicles if drivers have not done their CPC training by the 2014 deadline
Trials show quiet night-time deliveries work
A Government-backed trial has shown how shop owners and supermarkets can receive deliveries out-of-hours without being a nuisance to residents
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros
Brimming with innovation and emotion. Easier on the environment than other trucks. Aiming for the very top in terms of comfort, driving dynamics and economy
Four in a row for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van took top honours in the 2011 Fleet World Honours automotive awards, triumphing for the fourth consecutive year
Mercedes-Benz Vans joins tyre safety group
Mercedes-Benz Vans has become a member of TyreSafe, the national campaign group for tyre care and maintenance …
Careless drivers face on the spot fines
The government plans to make careless driving a fixed penalty offence. Van drivers caught tailgating, ignoring red lights or undertaking could all be caught with an on the spot fine
S & B Commercials shortlisted for the Oscars
S & B Commercials Plc is delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for the category of Dealer of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards 2011
Stop-start technology cuts fuel consumption
Start/Stop technology can reduce a vehicles CO2 emissions by 8% in average city driving, and up to 15% in dense city traffic
FTA launches new Van Excellence guide
The Freight Transport Association unveiled a comprehensive guide to running van fleets successfully at the CV Show last month
Mercedes-Benz at the CV Show
Saving the planet need not cost the Earth. Thats the message that Mercedes Benz took to the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show
GPS parking system to end city bottlenecks?
City centre bottlenecks caused by roadside deliveries could become a thing of the past, thanks to a virtual parking and payment system to be launched later this year
EU sets new standards for CO2 from vans
The European Parliament has voted to adopt a 175g/km short-term and 147g/km long-term CO2 target for light commercial
Mercedes-Benz Named as UKs No.1 Superbrand
Mercedes-Benz has been crowned the UK’s number one Consumer
Motorists to be asked to become organ donors
Anyone applying for a driving licence in Britain will be asked if they want to join an organ donation scheme under new proposals to boost the number of donors
First demonstration of new 'road train' technology
Automated vehicle 'platooning' may be the new way of traveling on motorways in as little as ten years time - but will it gain public acceptance?
Points for speeding or £100 for road safety course?
Drivers who get caught speeding by more than 10mph over the limit are to be given the choice of three points and a £60 fine - or no points and £100 to attend a 'speed awareness' course
Top tips for driving on snow and ice
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has issued some timely advice on driving on snow and ice
Mercedes-Benz puts the break on speeding drivers
A new fuel-saving device designed to put the brakes on 'heavy right-footed' drivers is now available on all Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles
Fleets vote for Sprinter as Van Of The Year again!
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter scooped the Large Van of the Year gong for the second year running at The Association of Fleet Car Operators Awards last month
LEZ reprieve for larger van operators
The introduction of Low Emission Zone compliance for larger vans has been deferred until 3 January 2012, Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced
Don't 'leaf' anything to chance this autumn
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has called on road users to take extra care in the riskier driving conditions of autumn
Top 'green' awards for Mercedes-Benz vans
At this year's Fleet Transport Awards in Ireland, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles won two Green Commercial of the Year titles for the Vito E-Cell and Atego BlueTec Hybrid
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Used van prices rally in August
The average value of used vans increased in August, halting a three-month decline and underlining the return of seasonal trends to the marketplace, according to British Car Auctions