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Van business boosts the economy by £120BN

Van business boosts the economy by £120BN

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-18T16:53:42+01:00September 16th, 2015|Van News|

RECENT research has revealed that on top of delivering goods and services to our homes, light commercial vehicles - such as the best-selling Ford Transit van in the bigger picture - are also making a significant contribution to the UK economy. According to the research with areas such as home deliveries last year, van business boosts the economy by £120BN. This is [...]

Invis-a-Rack system’s cargo solution for roofer

Invis-a-Rack system’s cargo solution for roofer

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-15T11:16:07+01:00September 15th, 2015|Van News|

PAUL Trebble who, along with a team of four staff, provides domestic roofing services across South Somerset, had the Invis-a-Rack racking system fitted when he treated himself to a new Toyota Hilux Extra Cab. The Invis-a-Rack racking system, which enables tradespeople to carry ladders and timber at cab level, freeing up the truck bed for tools and equipment, replaces a [...]

New Ford Ranger pick up heads for Frankfurt Show

New Ford Ranger pick up heads for Frankfurt Show

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-10T15:45:33+01:00September 10th, 2015|Van News|

New Ford Ranger Debuts in Europe with a bold new look, cutting-edge technologies and enhanced diesel engines that deliver outstanding fuel efficiency Flagship Wildtrak model offers exclusive exterior design features, unique interior with orange accents, and striking new Pride Orange signature colour New Ford Ranger fuel efficiency improved up to 17 per cent supported by Auto-Start-Stop, new final drive ratios and Electric [...]

Nissan commercials get hefty five-year back up

Nissan commercials get hefty five-year back up

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-10T16:08:54+01:00September 10th, 2015|Van News|

The new Nissan five-year warranty New Nissan warranty: five-year or 100,000 miles On all new Nissans from September 2015 Warranty and Roadside Assistance are fully transferable to new owners NISSAN is shaking up the van market with a cracking new five-year, or 100,000-mile Manufacturer Warranty for its range of petrol and diesel trucks and vans. Available on all commercial vehicles [...]

Vauxhall heads off to the beach with Vivaro Surf Concept

Vauxhall heads off to the beach with Vivaro Surf Concept

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-10T14:11:32+01:00September 10th, 2015|Van News|

VAUXHALL is kicking off its shoes and putting on the flipflops for the Frankfurt Motor Show to debut a new version of the Luton-built Vivaro: the Vivaro Surf Concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. And it looks pretty cool to us. So when you’ve downed tools at the end of the week, the Vivaro Surf Concept will be ideal [...]

Renault revises Pro+ specialist network

Renault revises Pro+ specialist network

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-04T11:52:50+01:00September 4th, 2015|Van News|

REVEALED in parallel to the ALASKAN Concept Pick-up, Renault has also announced it is to launch Renault Pro+, a global expert brand committed to serving LCV customers and users. Until now, Pro+ was the name for Renault LCV’s specialist network, offering comprehensive services to LCV buyers and users, in specific points of sale with high volumes of LCV activity. Now, [...]

Renault previews new pick-up with the Alaskan Concept

Renault previews new pick-up with the Alaskan Concept

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-04T11:20:07+01:00September 4th, 2015|Van News|

ALREADY Europe’s number one Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) brand, Renault has signalled its intention to move the brand forward, with the debut of the ALASKAN Concept pick-up. After all, the pick-up market accounts for more than one-third of global LCV sales! So why is this concept so significant? Well get past those fancy 21-inch wheels, lights and wing mirrors and [...]

White Van Man – accurate stereotype or just unfair?

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-16T09:59:33+01:00September 3rd, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles, Van News|

WHAT comes to mind when you hear the words “white van man”? You probably think of an overly-aggressive, lane-swerving, generally selfish type. He’s likely a self-employed tradesman who enjoys a pint at the weekend, and reads a tabloid on his lunch break. But is this stereotype still accurate or is really an unfair and outdated grudge to hold? Just a [...]

Manheim Transit 50th Birthday events raise £14,500

Manheim Transit 50th Birthday events raise £14,500

By Glynn Williams|2015-09-01T11:18:31+01:00September 1st, 2015|Van News|

MANHEIM has announced that its fortnight of 50th birthday celebrations for the Transit have raised an impressive £14,050! From the 3rd until the 14th August, each of Manheim’s commercial vehicle auction centres pledged £10 for every Transit sold, with £5 donated to Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity long-supported by Ford UK and £5 going to the Manheim Foundation. In those [...]

How can haulage companies avoid asylum seeker fines

How can haulage companies avoid asylum seeker fines

By Glynn Williams|2015-08-26T12:35:58+01:00August 26th, 2015|Guest blog, Industry articles, Van News|

Haulage companies and lorry drivers have been in the news recently, facing difficult trading conditions and suffering the consequences of the immigration crisis in Calais. Not only has Operation Stack forced them to park their vehicles along the M20 and in Manston Airport in Kent, but they have also been forced to pay heavy fines, courtesy of the Home Office’s [...]

Bring it on! New Nissan Navara revealed

Bring it on! New Nissan Navara revealed

By Glynn Williams|2015-08-26T09:29:56+01:00August 26th, 2015|Van News|

New Nissan Navara in a nutshell Sector-best double cab load bed length of 1,578mm King Cab bed measures 1,788mm in length New 2.3-litre dCi engine with 160PS and 190PS power outputs Towing capacity of 3,500kg The all-new NP300 Navara will make its European debut at the Frankfurt Motorshow on 15 September NISSAN has announced the all-new NP300 Navara, which it [...]

Sprinter 20th Anniversary edition launched

Sprinter 20th Anniversary edition launched

By Glynn Williams|2015-08-24T14:42:52+01:00August 24th, 2015|Van News|

HARD to believe, but the Sprinter van has been on sale for 20 years and to celebrate, Mercedes has launched a limited 20th Anniversary edition. Restricted to just 1,200 vans, you’ll spot this special Sprinter by the ‘Sprinter 20’ badging on the front wing. It has a unique option bundle added including air conditioning, sat nav, a Driver’s Comfort seat with [...]

Vanarama launches 4 year bond to raise £3.4m for new commercial vehicle stock – and a three day turnaround on new vans

Vanarama launches 4 year bond to raise £3.4m for new commercial vehicle stock – and a three day turnaround on new vans

By Glynn Williams|2015-08-24T14:24:29+01:00August 24th, 2015|Van News|

Vanarama bond Group chairman David Bernstein Vanarama bond to deliver £3.4m Money to be raised through Crowdsource Bond will help buy new stock to revolutionise delivery times 3 day turnaround on new vans VANARAMA the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle broker and the leading supplier of new vans to professional trades, has launched a four year bond. Using [...]

Average light commercial vehicle values fall slightly in July

By Glynn Williams|2015-08-24T10:02:48+01:00August 24th, 2015|Van News|

ACCORDING to figures released by British Car Auctions (BCA), average values for light commercial vehicles fell slightly to £5,544 in July from £5,587 in June, a fall of £43 (0.7%) over the month. This was in contrast to year-on-year values, which were ahead by £46 (0.8%) with age remaining static, but mileage declining in 2015. This performance was down two points against [...]

Vanarama sponsors Business Van of the Year Awards 2016

Vanarama sponsors Business Van of the Year Awards 2016

By Glynn Williams|2015-08-20T15:55:27+01:00August 20th, 2015|Van News|

LEADING commercial vehicle leasing supplier Vanarama is to sponsor the Business Van of the Year Awards 2016. The Awards, now in their fourth year, recognise the best vans and pick ups in the market for the trades, small businesses and small van fleets. Vanarama, known for its catchy TV advertising and sponsorship of football’s National League (formerly the Football Conference) [...]

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