Special Reports
None for the road
By Caroline Holmes, IAM
IAM'S Caroline Holmes explains why business van drivers should keep the Christmas cheer for when they are not driving. Including the morning after.
Advertorial feature: What makes the Crafter so good?
We analyse the key features and benefits of the new VW Crafter van
THE VW Crafter is one of the most significant new van launches this year - here's why.
Advertorial feature: Why we love our Crafter
Paul and Damian explain their choice of van
PAUL Reynolds and Damian Wright reckon the Crafter is a refreshing choice for their mobile bar business.
Keep your vans mobile in the winter
By Ben Rose, automotive writer
KEEP your delivery vans on the road - just like Ocado did last winter - and buy a set of winter tyres for your business vans, reckons Ben Rose. This special report examines the benefits of extra traction and mobility, as well as the cost implications, of fitting winter tyres.
Rumours from the Rostrum
By Tim Spencer, group commercial vehicle auctioneer, Manheim Auctions
WHAT'S happening at the auctions? Which vans are making the money? And which are not? Tim Spencer, group commercial vehicle auctioneer, Manheim Auctions, files this feedback direct from the Manheim auction halls.
Van drivers should be aware of the dangers of social drinking and driving
By CFC Solutions
COMPANY van drivers and trades need to be aware of the dangers of combining alcohol and motoring - especially during social events such as BBQs - as police forces gear up for the 2011 crack down on drink driving in June says CFC Solutions in this special report.
Pimp my van
By Richard Bunn, director, FinanceACar
THE mood for plain white vans is changing: van drivers and owners want the sporting look. Richard Bunn, director of FinanceACar, files this special report.
Ford upbeat after strong start to 2011
By Mark Bursa, editor, Business Van Manager
FORD's managing director Nigel Sharp believes the van market will drive Britain out of the economic doldrums in 2011. Editor Mark Bursa files this special report.
If you're selling your van, demand is still strong for good condition lcvs
By James Davis, general manager of commercial vehicles, Manheim Remarketing
FROM a seller's point of view, a recession is always a good time to sell when there is demand, reports James Davis from Manheim Remarketing. And for SMEs, used vans always represent better value, particularly in a recession. And those small traders and small van fleets are still after used vans.
Are heavy vans heading for an O-Licence requirement?
By Tim Davies, managing director, iFleet
HEAVY vans – those in the 3.5t sector – have the worst MOT failure record of any class of vehicle. It has prompted speculation that heavy vans will be subject to greater regulation. Tim Davies, managing director of iFleet, files this special report.
Safety award for load-adaptive ESP: but what is it?
By David Fulker, head of marketing, Bosch
THE ACFO 2010 Fleet Safety Initiative of the Year was awarded to Bosch for its ESP technology with load adaptive control. But what is it exactly? And can your van operation benefit? Bosch's David Fulker explains.
Small firms first for emergency Budget
By the Federation of Small Businesses
IN A letter to the the Chancellor, the Rt Hon George Osborne MP ahead of the Emergency Budget on 22 June, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the coalition government to 'think small first'.
Economic recovery on track, but protracted
Economic forecast by the CBI, the UK's leading business organisation
THE CBI sees the recovery in the UK economy staying on track, but warns it will be protracted as urgent action is taken to reduce the budget deficit.
Now is the time to control your business van fuel costs
By Neville Briggs, managing director, CFC Solutions
AS prices nudge 120ppl for a litre of diesel, companies must start to manage their business van fuel expenditure - or let costs spiral out of control. By Neville Briggs, managing director of fleet software company, CFC Solutions.
