Recent Business Van News
Fleet Support Group sold to US-based business
Fleet management company FSG acquired by Automotive Resources International (ARI)
Date:20/12/2011 17:35:54
INDEPENDENT fleet management company Fleet Support Group (FSG) has been sold to US-headquartered Automotive Resources International (ARI).
Coca-Cola refreshes Designated Drivers
FANCY a free Coca-Cola if you're driving while others are drinking? Sounds the business as government unveils new THINK! drink drive campaign.
Date:12/12/2011 10:40:45
FANCY a free Coca-Cola if you're driving while others are drinking? Sounds the business as government unveils new THINK! drink drive campaign.
Bright Van Man with bright safety tips
Simple guide to safer driving for business van drivers during winter
Date:25/11/2011 17:36:35
NORTHGATE'S Bright Van Man steers van drivers in the right direction during Road Safety Week.
Website helps SMEs compare contract hire leases more easily
New facility allows business users to view different payment profiles
Date:22/11/2011 10:40:58
Safety risk of moving compulsory MOT to four years
European directive wants first MOT at four years then every two
Date:22/11/2011 10:25:30
VAN drivers could be put in danger if a new European directive moves the first MOT test to four years.
BMA wants ban on smoking in vehicles - but what's the law for business?
British Medical Association supports outright ban on lighting up in cars
Date:16/11/2011 10:45:46
BRITISH Medical Association calls for complete ban on smoking in cars and vans - but what's the law for business?
Leasing company Ogilvie plans to expand its fleet with new Barclays corporate funding stream
Additional liquidity to help Ogilvie's offering to SMEs and larger fleets
Date:16/11/2011 10:43:29
NEW Barclays corporate funding stream for Ogilvie Fleet to fund fleet growth with SME firms and larger corporates.
Transit voted king van
Fleet operators name Ford Transit best large van for 15th time!
Date:03/11/2011 09:13:45
FORD swipes the van categories at the ACFO fleet awards 2011, picking up best large van and best small van.
Driving dangers as the clocks go back
Van drivers should prepare for the dangers of darker nights
Date:28/10/2011 09:16:19
AS the clocks go back on the last weekend in October, the dangers rise for business van drivers.
Nissan NV400 large van now on sale
New large Nissan replaces Interstar and offers GVW up to 4.5 tonnes
Date:22/10/2011
NEW Nissan Interstar replacement goes on sale - new NV400 costs from £18,995.
Wood Auto vans break cover
New corporate livery hits the streets
Date:18/10/2011
THE Wood Auto group of companies is rebranding its van fleet with a striking new look.
Looks familiar? It's the new Vauxhall Combo
Vauxhall's new compact panel van has us seeing Doblo
Date:18/10/2011
HERE'S first sight of the all-new Vauxhall Combo van, which goes on sale in February 2012 from £14,703.
New engines and interior for facelifted Fiat Ducato
Lower running costs and improved performance for Fiat's biggest panel van
Date:18/10/2011
FACELIFTED big Fiat panel van becomes cheaper to run thanks to new Euro 5 engines. On sale October 2011.
New director for Fiat Professional
Sebastiano Fedrigo appointed to the role of director of commercial vehicles
Date:18/10/2011
FIAT Professional appoints Sebastiano Fedrigo to the role of director of the group's commercial vehicles.
Reduce your fuel spend with driver monitoring software
New on-line technology from Quartix identifies lead-footed van drivers
Date:18/10/2011
TAKE greater control of your van fleet and fuel spend with new driver monitoring from Quartix.
SME commercial vehicle fleets miss out on fuel card benefits
Van fleet operators with over 25 vehicles out on controlling fuel spend
Date:17/10/2011
SME businesses with larger fleets fail to manage fuel effectively with fuel cards.
Drivers swap penalty points for speeding
AA reports finds male drivers most guilty of passing off speeding points
Date:13/10/2011
AA survey says 13% of people know someone who has taken the speeding penalty points for another driver.
Vauxhall vans are top choice for small businesses
Retail sales in van sector headed by Vauxhall
Date:10/10/2011
Vauxhall vans topped the retail sales charts with over 2,000 vans registered in September.
Metallic edition Ford Transit SportVan
Moondust Silver paintwork with graphite bonnet stripes for newest SportVan
Date:06/10/2011
FORD Transit SportVan goes metallic with new limited edition Moondust Silver version at £23,670.
Ford ties up with B&Q to display van range to small businesses
B&Q TradePoint exhibition tour takes Ford vans direct to small business traders
Date:23/09/2011
SMALL business owners and trades can see the Ford van range at new B&Q TradePoint sites.
Larger ECOnetic Ford Transit promises lower running cost
High-cube front-drive model is alternative to rear-drive Transit 350 HR
Date:21/09/2011
NEW ECOnetic model joins Ford Transit range, offering significantly lower cost of ownership for van operators.
Free fuel for your van - courtesy of Citroen
Free fuel for a year thanks to Citroen's Business Class commitment
Date:15/09/2011
CITROEN is offering SME van operators free fuel for a year if they buy a Citroen van.
Reducing congestion on our roads
Government lays out plans to tackle road congestion
Date:15/09/2011
GOVERNMENT Transport Committee publishes latest plans to tackle traffic congestion and boost economy.
Truck TopsUK launches LoadMaster DCU commercial hardtop
Configurable hardtop for any trade and pickup
Date:14/09/2011
FOR small businesses and trades running pick-ups, here's a useful new accessory from Truck TopsUK.
CV Show report - read our comprehensive coverage
Over 30 vans, insights and interviews
Date:21/04/2011
FULL coverage of the CV Show 2011, including debuts for the VW Amarok and Ford Ranger Wildtrack.
Hannover Show: see the new vans coming here
Full show report from Germany's Commercial Vehicle Show
Date:16/10/2010
NEW vans from Mercedes, VW and Nissan starred at the recent Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show.
