New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Leasing company achieves Van Excellence
GE Capital, Fleet Services has become the first vehicle leasing company to be awarded Van Excellence accreditation. Launched last summer, the scheme is operated by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and sets demanding targets covering all aspects of van operations including driver behaviour, vehicle safety and maintenance, environmental impact and risk assessment.“We are delighted to be the first leasing company to achieve the Van Excellence standard,” said Eddie Parker, LCV consultant at GE Capital, Fleet Services. “This has proved a very useful exercise as we constantly re-examine our light commercial vehicle operations from top to bottom to ensure continuous improvement. To have done this with the FTA’s expert guidance and input has been invaluable. Van Excellence also gives assurance to existing and potential customers that we meet the highest industry standards when it comes to our van fleet.”
Commenting on the award, the FTA’s van project leader, Richard White, said: “It is very pleasing to be able to welcome GE Capital, Fleet Services to our list of accredited Van Excellence fleets, especially as they are one of the leading players in the vehicle leasing sector.”
VansA2Z recently caught up with the FTA's Gary Whittam.