COMMERCIAL vehicle hire company Northgate, which has a fleet of more than 44,000 vehicles, has taken on an additional 300 Peugeot vans.

It brings the company's Peugeot fleet to almost 2,500 vehicles and its new delivery includes diesel-powered Boxer, Expert and 206 vans. Northgate Vehicle Hire managing director, Phil Moorhouse, said: 'We are delighted that Peugeot is now one of our major suppliers, our technical people are very impressed with the specification and reliability of the range.'