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Welcome to Business Van Manager, the new web magazine aimed at small business van users. You’ll find news, business advice, operator case studies and concise road tests – everything you need to help you make sound decisions when choosing or running your van.
This e-newsletter highlights the best of this month’s stories on the site. Rising fuel prices make cost control vitally important – so we’re looking at how online vehicle monitoring can save you money. And we’re road testing two economical city vans - the Piaggio Porter and the Citroen Nemo.
Nemo also has low emissions – below 120g of CO2 for the diesel. But it’s one of few vans where we know the CO2 level. However, that’s about to change, as manufacturers have finally agreed to publish all van CO2 figures.
Mark Bursa - editor
Keeping track of driver hours and reducing fuel usage – small businesses clock on to benefits of online vehicle tracking says new survey. Is your business missing out?
It’s difficult to estimate the CO2 emissions of vans due to their vastly different uses. But it finally looks like a workable scheme will be ready this year.
Britain’s biggest van broker, Vans Direct, plans to broaden its offer to small business. Read why bigger could be better news for a small business van operator.
Hyundai will make a dramatic return to the UK panel van market in September, when it launches its new Trafic-sized turbodiesel H1, in both van and minibus versions.
Japanese microvans used to rule the roads – but gradually, the breed died out. All except one – the Piaggio Porter. And it’s still as practical and fun as ever.
Citroen’s new-style city van not only looks good, it has ultra-low emissions and excellent economy. It’s also roomy and fun to drive. What more could you want?
Don’t want to buy new? How about a secondhand van? Matthew Tumbridge, editor of UsedVanExpert.co.uk, provides the low-down on buying used for business.
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