The capacity and reliability of the Crafter was an important factor in its choice, says Fife Council WITH loadspace, towing ability and passenger capacity high on the list of requirements for its Parks & Countryside department vans, Fife Council is adding another 30 Volkswagen Crafters to it fleet. The Crafters – the biggest of VW's vans – have [...]
Powerful and macho-looking pick-up with excellent load and towing capacity.
Nissan NV200 Crew Van: panelled version due soon, but a second glazed side door option is being investigated says Nissan NISSAN is due to expand its panel van range with a NV200 crew van version within the next two months. Nissan says the crew van would be fitted with folding rear seat and mesh bulkhead to extend [...]
It's good to help a friend with your van, but make sure you understand the insurance implications WE'VE all done it - used our business van to help a mate shift stuff after work. Or a run to the dump for a family member. ...you could be leaving yourself open to an expensive conversation with your insurers if [...]
Secondhand van values soared to new heights in February USED vans were in high demand in February with average used van values reaching record levels during the month. Could be a good time to change your vans. According to BCA Commercial Pulse, the average auction price of £4,789 was the highest recorded for any month since reports [...]
The market for vans and pick-ups continued to grow in February, maintaining strong sales momentum TRADES people and SME operators continued to buy vans in large numbers during February, maintaining the positive start to the year for van sales. Sales of commercials in the sub-3.5-tonne sector – vans and pick-ups – increased by 11.8% to 9,149 units, bringing [...]
The e-Co-Motion concept – zero emissions and a decent payload AN electric-powered Volkswagen concept van was unveiled at this week’s Geneva motorshow and could be the shape of city vans to come. The e-Co-Motion transporter electric drive system produces zero emissions on the road and offers maximum space on a minimal vehicle footprint. And attention has been paid [...]
The Isuzu Truck line-up includes the Grafter range of rigid chassis/cabs from 3.5t GVW ISUZU Truck (UK), Isuzu's UK distributor for light and medium trucks , has been acquired by Isuzu Motors Japan Ltd. It was previously independent though the Japanese parent had a 15% stake. Isuzu Truck (UK) was formed in 1996, and negotiated a management buy-out [...]
The full range of Fiat Professional vans is available at the T H White's new Cirencester dealership SMEs and trades people within striking distance of Cirencester, Gloucester, have a new Fiat Professional dealership in their territory. The dealership, T H White Group, will sell all Fiat Professional's range of vans comprising the Punto Van, Fiorino, Doblo Cargo, Scudo [...]
Practical additions are offered with the Steed ‘Tracker’ model THE cheapest double-cab 4×4 pick-up on the market – the Great Wall Steed – is now being offered in two special edition models designed to enhance body styling or improve practicality. The Steed base model, priced at just under £14,000, is well equipped and a pretty good-looking workhorse, too. [...]
The new Renault vans will deliver Amber Windows products throughout the Midlands and into Sheffield, Stockport and Milton Keynes DOUBLE-glazing company Amber Windows has certainly taken a shine to the Renault Master. The Midlands-based home-improvement company is replacing its existing Ford and Peugeot van fleet with a mix of medium- and high-roof Masters, starting with a consignment [...]
Mercedes' first foray into small vans comes in three lengths, Compact, Long and Extra Long DO you want to get your hands on a new Mercedes-Benz small van for your business? Then you’ll be pleased to know that the Mercedes Citan can be ordered now, and starting at £195 a month for the 108CDI Compact version.The 108CDI Compact [...]
In spite of record diesel prices, a quarter of van managers are failing to control fuel costs DESPITE the escalating cost of diesel fuel – now an average of 144.8p per litre according to the AA Fuel Price Report – 25% of business van managers are failing to do anything to control fuel costs. Driver training, speed limiters [...]
FINES totalling £2.6 million have been imposed by the Office of Fair Trading on Mercedes-Benz and three of its commercial vehicle dealers after they admitted breaking competition law. The three separate infringements of the law varied, said the OFT, but all involved elements of market sharing, price co-ordination or exchange of commercially sensitive information. The dealers concerned are active [...]
Jon Pollock - newly returned to Nissan as corporate sales director. He wants to sell more vans JON Pollock. Yup, many of you probably won't know him. Personable and always friendly, Jon has done the rounds, so he knows his stuff: Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and now back to Nissan. Jon’s recently taken up the post of corporate sales [...]
