VW Commercial Vehicles’ announces service discounts
The fixed-price Service Plan is now available from £17.60 per month (including VAT), or £422.40 (including VAT) for a vehicle’s next two services. It is valid on vehicles aged from one to 15 years old and includes one interim service, one full service and one pollen filter change over two years of ownership.
Citroën announces Berlingo and Space Tourer EV prices
New ë-Berlingo and New ë-SpaceTourer are now open for orders, with first customer deliveries expected in April. Both models display the brand’s new design identity and logo, with a redesigned exterior design and an updated interior, while retaining the trademark practicality and comfort
2024 Business Vans Awards: Winners Announced!
THE judges have had their say and the results are in for the 2024 Business Vans Awards.
7 strategies for efficient fleet electrification
Beyond environmental sustainability, companies can benefit from many advantages by electrifying their fleet, such as cheaper refuelling costs, a reduction in the tax burden when purchasing EVs, greater energy efficiency, greater freedom of movement in low-emission areas, the availability of public subsidies or an improvement in the company's reputation by committing to a new mobility model.
Vauxhall reveals pricing and spec for new LCV range
The line-up is offered with a simple choice of trims designed to make things straightforward for customers. On the New Combo and New Vivaro, two generously equipped specification levels – Prime and Pro – are available from launch, ensuring that the differences between individual variants are easy to understand.
Ineos launches new Grenadier Quartermaster chassis cab
Sharing the Quartermaster’s 3,227mm wheelbase – 305mm longer than the Grenadier Station Wagon – the Chassis Cab features an exposed ladder frame behind the passenger cabin, giving customers and aftermarket vehicle converters a wide range of body-building options that are enhanced by the 3,500kg towing capability.
CAG strengthens LCV offering with new appointment
Magee has more than 17 years within the auction remarketing industry having worked previously for Manheim as a field base Group Auctioneer for seven years and prior to that as an Account Executive at BCA. At Manheim he was responsible for servicing and hosting the auctions from the rostrums physically, to post pandemic digital auctions, and then the return to physical sales across the UK network.
Give us more space to park say van drivers
Eight of the ten most popular vans in the UK in 2023 were deemed too long to squeeze into a parking space. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was the vehicle with outsized parking bays the most, there were 14,715 vehicle registrations for this van last year. Width wasn’t as much of an issue - with nine of ten models managing to squeeze both sides of their van into the spot. It’s bad news for Ford Transit owners, though, as their size means not being able to squeeze into parking spaces in the UK, with over 500mm difference.
Peugeot opens order for new electric LCV range
For the first time in the LCV market, ChatGPT will be offered to all Peugeot customers across its latest generation of light commercial vehicles. Using the ‘OK PEUGEOT’ voice assistant, the most well-known generative artificial intelligence model in the world is integrated into the Peugeot i-Cockpit, becoming a true driving partner.
Public sector charging facilities should be opened up
Some central and local government fleets are investing heavily in infrastructure to support their electric vehicles (EVs), and these could be made available in areas where private companies were having difficulty finding chargers, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.
Van drivers working longer hours as pressure on businesses mounts
An increase in working hours means that UK van drivers are now averaging 9 hours and 10 minutes of work per day – up from 8 hours 34 minutes reported in February 2023 – with 2 in 5 working over 10 hours per day. This represents a 7% increase in the average working day, year on year.
Nuvolt turns to Vanaways for first fleet purchase
Established in 2021, Cardiff-based Nuvolt delivers an array of services including the installation of solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle charging solutions to commercial and public sector. Initially the company relied on leased vehicles to gain a foothold in the sector, but has now opted to invest in its own vans.
Rightcharge and M-B Vans collaborate to make it easier for businesses to transition to electric
The agreement demonstrates a mutual commitment to supporting electric fleets. Both companies are set to release exciting new products in 2024. Mercedes will introduce a wealth of new products, including new large and midsize vans, while Rightcharge is set to launch its own electric fuel card and fleet management solution.
Van market delivers best February performance since 1998
With each manufacturer now mandated to achieve a minimum proportion of zero emission registrations every year, February saw a decline in registrations of battery electric vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, falling by 119 units to 847 units, and taking a 4.7% market share, down from 5.5% a year ago. Maintaining existing purchase incentives and ensuring charge point rollout – including van-specific charging infrastructure – will be essential to help raise demand to the level needed to deliver net zero rapidly.
Fleets should redouble efforts on drug-driving
There is a perception among some fleets that prescribed medication was more of a problem than illegal drugs when it came driving, but that these latest reports suggested this is not necessarily the case. There is an assumption by some employers that use of illegal drugs among drivers is very limited but there are increasing signs this maybe untrue. It appears that legal drugs prescribed for medical use and those taken for recreational purposes are both potential issues.
Carbon reporting becoming bigger part of fleet management
Carbon reporting so far tended to affect larger and often multi-national fleets but there are signs that the measures would affect more businesses over time, not just on a potential statutory basis, but because larger customers were increasingly demanding it from a supply chain compliance point of view.
FM Conway ramps up their electric fleet with Herd Zero
The latest initiative is part of the company’s commitment to switching 50% of their 1.5ft vehicles to fully electric by 2025 with the goal of changing all 1.5t vehicles to electric in the future. The 12 new Renault Kangoo E-Tech’s will be used in London boroughs. Supporting the reduction of harmful emissions and helping to enhance the air quality in London.
Mitie deal ‘one of largest yet’ for Volkswagen I.D.Buzz Cargo
Volkswagen has signed what the brand describes as one of the largest deals yet for its I.D. Buzz Cargo electric van with facilities transformation company Mitie.
Proace kicks off Toyota van renewal programme
Toyota has unveiled updated versions of its Proace and Proace City vans, beginning what the brand describes as a "year of transformation" across its Professional light-commercial range.
Locator aids online searches for VW LCVs
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has added a new vehicle locator tool to its website to make it easier for potential online customers to identify the right vehicle for their needs.