News March - 2012

1 in 9 vehicles unroadworthy, due to faulty brake lights 29/03/12

One in every nine vehicles on the road may be missing one or more brake lights, increasing the risk of an accident and rendering them ‘unroadworthy’ by official MOT standards more info

Plug-In Grant makes business sense for buyers 23/03/12

The first vans eligible for the Government’s new Plug-in Vehicle Grant have been announced – and they include the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell more info

Megan’s Mercedes-Benz takes to the road 23/03/12

Grieving haulier Stephen Morgan has paid tribute to his beloved daughter who passed away recently, by naming his new Mercedes-Benz truck after her. more info

Women outscore men in LGV learner tests 21/03/12

Just over 51% of all LGV tests result in a pass, figures from the Department for Transport show, but the pass rate for women is 54% more info

From July, all drivers in France must carry a breathalyser 18/03/12

From the start of July this year, all van drivers travelling to or through France will need to carry a breathalyser kit in their vehicles more info

FTA calls for cut in fuel duty 05/03/12

The Freight Transport Association is calling on the Chancellor to slash fuel duty by at least 5p/litre in the Budget more info

Launch details revealed for urban delivery van 02/03/12

Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to launch a new urban delivery van this autumn called Citan more info