Blog: RALPH MORTON You might have heard of the newest entrant on the pickup market – Great Wall of China. But Ford found its Transit behind another sort of Great Wall at the Hanover Commercial Vehicle show – made by Volkswagen! Wags at Ford suggested to our news editor Colin Dawson who was out there covering the [...]
Load carrying ability and low cost of ownership featured strongly in the judges' decision.
The Custom is great for small companies that need a workhorse that's kind to your business image.
VW to market special edition Amarok
Practical working vehicles with strong presence and image are attractive to lots of small businesses. Don't miss this VW offering.
Story: COLIN DAWSON It sounds like a golfer’s disgruntled assistant, but Volkswagen’s new Cross Caddy, introduced today at the Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show, is designed to appeal to business buyers who want a van with styling that stands out from the crowd and, in the case of the 4MOTION four-wheel-drive variant, a degree of off-road ability, too. The [...]
Sweet Mercedes helps business to grow.
These vans are rented, but look at the livery job! Flexibility is what Tubs Sweets needed from their van supplier.
What a demo for the Vauxhall's carrying capacity!
Luton Town's team emerged changed and ready for action from back of the one of the vans made just down the road.
Story: PETER McSEAN Businesses who dismiss driver training do so at their own risk. There are compelling duty of care reasons for taking the issue seriously – but driver training can also make sound business sense. Is the duty of care issue overblown? Is it only for larger firms? Hardly. On average, every six days 10 people die [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON Ford Transit drivers are more likely to have their van stolen than owners of any other make, according to new information from vehicle data company HPI. The company’s latest league table of most commonly stolen LCVs shows the Transit remains top of the shopping list for thieves. This is less surprising than it might first [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON Hoist hire company Plantire has voiced strong objections to current London Congestion Charge rules, which do not provide the same incentive for firms choosing to operate low-emission vans in the capital as it does for cars. It’s an inequality that will chime with many business van operators who choose to run sub-100kg/km CO2 emission vehicles. Under [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON In the market for a used business van? It could be a good time to buy – according to vehicle auction company BCA, average used LCV values fell by £154 (3.6%) to £4,075 in August compared with July, although year-on-year figures remained ahead. Year-on-year, August 2012 values were marginally ahead of the corresponding month in [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON The FTA is again running its autumn Transport Manager series of seminars from this month, with backing from tyre manufacturer Goodyear. And, with bookings having already passed the 500-delegate mark, this series promises to be as popular as ever with SME van operators, says the FTA. Prominent features this year are an address by the [...]
Story: COLIN DAWSON Northgate Vehicle Hire has appointed Mike Willink as supply chain and business development director. Willink, who has worked at Northgate for the past year on an interim contact, was promoted to the position earlier this month to help drive the company’s commercial sales and marketing approach. He will also be working with the seven-strong sales [...]
New Fiat Doblo XL provides van users with a new choice of Doblo featuring long wheelbase and high roof
Nissan workhorse gets a glitzy spec.
Heated seats, loadsa leather, climate control, full Bluetooth connectivity and much more. Just the job for a business that needs a load lugger with a touch of class.
Five or seven seater, and an all new interior.
Plus Ford's declared 'best in class' for economy and you have a strong contender for taxis and other businesses looking to move people.
