There are lots of types of van on the market, ranging from car-derived vans like the Ford Fiesta to expansive six-seater crew models like the Mercedes Viano. There are also stripped-down chassis vans for those who need to build a van to their own requirements. Let’s break down the different types of van to see which one best fits your [...]
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FOLLOWING rivals such as Citroen, Peugeot and Renault, the new UK head of commercial vehicles at Fiat Professional Richard Chamberlin has confirmed that it will launch its own Fiat Professional approved body conversion programme. The as yet unnamed programme, which will be launched by quarter 3, will offer more choice than the tippers and dropsides currently available he said in [...]
Three Ford Transit minibuses donated by Ford will be used around the city of Southampton by local charities and organisations FORD’s long-standing relationship with the city of Southampton as ‘the home of the Ford Transit’ has been marked with the presentation to the city council of one of the last minibuses to be built at the company’s Southampton [...]
A van converted to carry passengers seating typically 12 to 17 people depending on the wheelbase and usually based on a panel van. Minibuses with nine or more seats generally require the driver to have a PSV (Public Service Vehicle) licence. Used by taxi firms, as crew buses, school buses, and non-emergency ambulances.
Hyundai will make a dramatic return to the UK panel van market.
In September it will launch its new Trafic-sized H1, in both van and minibus versions.
The H1 is the most European-looking panel van yet from an Asian manufacturer. It will offer a budget-priced alternative in the sector.
The Hyundai H1 is a big departure from the previous Hyundai panel van, which was a forward-control van with the engine under the driver
