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New – Clean-Air Zone Friendly – Mitsubishi L200 Pick-Up On Sale

New – Clean-Air Zone Friendly – Mitsubishi L200 Pick-Up On Sale

by | Aug 23, 2019 | General, Industry News, Legislation, Pick-ups, Vehicle Types

Following on from our recent article about the Greater Manchester Clean-Aid zone – more and more popular vehicles are getting the necessary upgrades. The latest is the ever-popular Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck which has not only been revised to offer increased safety equipment but also comes with a new Euro 6d diesel engine – compliant with the new clean-air zones.  

What are the main changes with the L200?

As well as the new Euro 6d-compliant, the new L200 comes with a new 2.3-litre turbo diesel engine and a new six-speed automatic gearbox, while larger brakes all-round are fitted to the majority of the range.

Priced from £21,515 for the entry-level 4Life Club Cab variant, the L200 Series 6 also offers an increased payload of 1,080kg (up from 1,045kg-1,060kg) and gross train weight of 6,155kg, as well as an upgraded four-wheel drive system which incorporates a new ‘off road mode’ and hill descent control system.

What else is included in the new Mitsubishi L200?

  • Blind spot warning system with lane change assist function
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Forward collision mitigation
  • Lane departure warning
  • Hill start assist
  • Emergency stop signal
  • Trailer stability assist.

Styling changes include a new front-end, a 40mm raised bonnet for easier manoeuvring, LED headlamps and LED driving lights on the majority of the range, and squared off wheel arches.

Interior updates include revised seating with improved bolstering, new instrumentation, including a full-colour LCD display, and a chunkier steering wheel.

If you would like to find out more about the different finance deals available on the new Mitsubishi L200 Pickup then feel free to contact us – or give us a call on 01543 229722.

Is Your Vehicle Exempt From The Upcoming Manchester Clean Air Zone Charge?

Is Your Vehicle Exempt From The Upcoming Manchester Clean Air Zone Charge?

by | Aug 7, 2019 | General, Industry News, Legislation, Vans, Vehicle Types

What Is The GM Clean Air Zone?

Most major cities up and down the UK are looking ways of becoming greener and cutting emissions. Manchester is one of them. 

This means if you, or your company are making regular visits in to the upcoming Clean Air Zone you could be liable to a daily charge which is currently touted as; 

  • Buses, coaches and HGVs – £100 (from 2021)
  • Taxis and private hire vehicles – £7.50 (from 2021)
  • Vans and minibuses – £7.50 (from 2023)

If the daily penalty is not paid, a PCN payment of £120 is proposed which would be in addition to the original daily penalty.

This could obviously have a significant impact on a small business – particularly if you have a few vehicles regularly travelling into the zone.

How To Find Out If Your Vehicles Are Compliant

We have found a tool where you can quickly establish if your vehicle is compliant or not. If you click on the button below you will be taken to the vehicle checker section of the Clean Air Greater Manchester website. 

If you find out your vehicles AREN’T compliant, then if you come back to us, fill in the form below and we will contact you to advise what your options are.

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The Financial Impact of Clean Air Zones On Business Fleets

The Financial Impact of Clean Air Zones On Business Fleets

by | Jan 31, 2019 | Industry News

The Likely Impact of Clean Air Zones on Fleet Management

By 2021 there could be as many as 20 Clean Air Zones here in the UK. And, with 5 major cities already targeted to implement changes by next year, the impact of Clean Air Zones on business fleet vehicles looms large.

But what are Clean Air Zones and what are the implications for a business fleet? This short video from ALD Automotive illustrate how it could affect a business with a fleet of 30 vehicles based in Bristol.

What Areas Are Introducing Clean Air Zones?

Up to now, London, Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Southampton & Sheffield are expected to have a CAZ in place by the end of 2020. The cities of Liverpool and Leicester are expected to also have Clean Air Zones, whilst Manchester and a few other cities have them under consideration. 

Whilst the Government are looking to phase out the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2040 – the introduction of Clean Air Zones is likely to force businesses into bringing their thinking forward. As you can see from the video and the costs mentioned for Bristol, these aren’t inconsiderable amounts to begin to factor in. 

Planning For The Impact Of Clean Air Zones on Business Fleets.

We know this is something that won’t be going away – and we are already encouraging many of our existing client base to bring forward their plans to review the types of vehicles they use.  

If you would like to find out more information about the impact of Clean Air Zones on your own business fleet, then we are more than happy to assist you. Call 07971 865102 or email us using the form below.

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