July 2012 - Business Vans

Telematics insurance tie-up could help business van managers improve safety and cut costs

By Glynn Williams|2015-11-13T21:02:56+00:00July 31st, 2012|Telematics, Van Insurance|

Story: COLIN DAWSON Van operators could reduce risks to vehicles and drivers and potentially cut business van insurance costs, thanks to co-operation between telematics provider Quartix and Towergate Insurance. The companies have joined forces on Towergate’s Fleetcare+ product. Quartix offers advanced driver behaviour reporting with both its InfoPlus and Corporate packages, along with a range of online vehicle [...]

Summer sale madness by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for business users

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-25T16:00:50+01:00July 25th, 2012|Van News, Volkswagen|

Author: ROBIN ROBERTS Volkswagen has wound the clock forward to come up with a timely finance deal. In the last few weeks you may have thought your ears were deceiving you if you have heard a Christmas carol on the radio in July, as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has an unseasonal touch of humour with a choral version [...]

Fiat aid for Helphire to cope with demands of the next decade

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-25T15:18:08+01:00July 25th, 2012|Van Accessories, Van Conversions, Van News|

Fiat Ducato: Rescue company buy transporters for clients Author: ROBIN ROBERTS Fiat has come to the aid of rescue company Helphire. Helphire Group plc has just taken delivery of the first of 50 new Euro 5 Fiat Ducato-based transporters as part of its fleet replacement programme and go into active service at its Leicester depot this [...]

PSA develops business to build vans for Toyota from next summer

By Ralph Morton|2019-02-22T10:54:26+00:00July 23rd, 2012|Citroen, Peugeot, Toyota, Van News|

Rebadged: PSA Peugeot Citroen will build Expert version with Toyota badge in 2013 Author: ROBIN ROBERTS The long-rumoured and awaited collaboration agreement between Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroen for the next generation of light vans has been confirmed today. Under the plan, PSA Peugeot Citroën is to supply Toyota with light commercial vehicles for sale in Europe with [...]

Business case for speed limiters is overwhelming

By Ralph Morton|2015-11-13T18:54:15+00:00July 23rd, 2012|Driving advice, Van News|

Cobra UK is to run a VW Transporter fitted with a speed limiter in this year's MPG Marathon
According to Cobra, a demo with a Transporter has shown a 37% reduction in fuel use - that's £1600 a year for a van covering 26,000 miles

Isuzu D-Max will produce minimum depreciation

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-20T15:58:02+01:00July 20th, 2012|Isuzu, Van News|

Author: ROBIN ROBERTS It’s D-Max by name but not depreciation if you buy a new Isuzu pickup because D-epreciation is predicted to be low. It has some of the lowest running costs of any pick-up in the UK thanks to competitive pricing, low insurance costs and impressive fuel economy and now it is projected to benefit from [...]

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter’s in the frame again for CR Smith

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-20T15:44:29+01:00July 20th, 2012|Mercedes, Van News|

Author: ROBIN ROBERTS A Scottish home improvements company has just updated its contract for its vans' fleet. Dunfermline-based CR Smith designs, manufactures and fits more uPVC and hardwood windows, doors, and conservatories than any of its competitors north of the border. A Mercedes-Benz customer for over 30 years, its latest order is for 22 Long-bodied Sprinter 313CDIs, [...]

Big range and competitive prices for newest Ford Transit

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-19T12:30:00+01:00July 19th, 2012|Ford, Van News|

A massive range of Ford Transit Custom models is about to hit the business van market
Car-like driving experience but with all the Transit's legendary toughness. Expect strong residuals too.

Britain’s best is getting bigger as new Ford Transit readies for sale

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-19T11:58:18+01:00July 19th, 2012|Ford, Van News|

Ford is now taking orders for the brand new Transit...
...but don't expect to see it until deliveries start in November. Ford says the new van improves the driving experience, AND offers greater capability.

Business mileage rates for a private van

By Ralph Morton|2015-11-13T18:55:07+00:00July 17th, 2012|Van Tax|

Details of the correct business van mileage rates you can charge tax-free

New van boss for Citroen

By Ralph Morton|2012-07-17T07:20:34+01:00July 17th, 2012|Van management, Van News|

STORY: RALPH MORTON Citroen has moved quickly to find Martin Hamill’s replacement as head of commercial vehicles. Martin was promoted to the role of fleet director following Andy Wady’s departure earlier this month. And a bit like empty vans being an inefficient use of space, Citroen has filled the load space of Martin Hamill’s vacated seat with Scott [...]

Leasing companies beef up business van teams

By Glynn Williams|2015-11-13T18:55:45+00:00July 12th, 2012|Van News|

Story: RALPH MORTON If your business runs several vans, expect a few phone calls from the leasing companies. Because they’re getting ready for a bit of van expansion. The UK’s biggest contract hire company, Lex Autolease, has just promoted Marcus Puddy to commercial vehicle director while it’s actively hiring a senior commercial vehicle consultant, and two commercial vehicle [...]

Van man turns company car boss

By Glynn Williams|2019-02-22T10:54:42+00:00July 10th, 2012|Citroen, Van News|

Martin Hammill, Citroen's new fleet boss Story: RALPH MORTON Citroen's man at the commercial vehicle wheel will be delivering a new message from today (09 July, 2012). Martin Hamill puts on his best suit and tie to become fleet director at Citroen. The former head of commercial vehicles & business sector is taking over the fleet director hot [...]

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