New Sprinter has a new face, a new interior, and dramatic changes under the skin, too THE all new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter goes on sale in June with new safety systems, engines that meet the future Euro VI emissions standard, and a striking new appearance. Key features for small business van buyers include: Best in class economy of 44.4mpg [...]
The Volkswagen Caddy ‘However Big Your Ambition Report' interviewed 1000 SME owners BAD decisions cost UK businesses an average of £2340 every year, according to The Volkswagen Caddy 'However Big Your Ambition' report. VW commissioned the report as part of its push to sell the Caddy to small businesses. It explores the common mistakes business owners regularly make, [...]
Licence permitting, it's fine to drive a van like this thumping great Movano, but it makes sense for a first time van driver to be prepared WE ALL need a flexible workforce, especially in a small business. That can mean turning your hand to new things – such as driving a van. But driving a van requires different [...]
IF YOU drive a panel van and you're often found to be towing a trailer, it's highly likely that you regularly break the law. The rules surrounding the use of trailers are pretty straightforward but it's amazing how many people don't seem to understand them. This article breaks the problem down into two areas - the law, and then the [...]
Mercedes Citan Kombi ‘failed to shine’ in Euro NCAP tests THE Mercedes-Benz Citan has achieved an overall three-star rating in its Euro NCAP safety tests. The Citan was tested in its MPV Kombi 109 Blue Efficiency 'High' grade form. While the Citan scored well in some areas for safety, it was disappointing in many others - especially for [...]
The Vauxhall Corsavan 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX with Start/Stop doesn't quite meet the new 75g/km Ultra-Low Emission Zone ceiling LONDON’s new Ultra Low-Emission Zone will come into effect on 1 July 2013 and provide a single 100% discount from the London Congestion Charge for all-electric and ultra low-emission vans. Some van operators could eventually stand to benefit, though, as [...]
Sanctuary Group fleet manager Cliff Lewis. The business saw its fuel bill reduced by a third across a fleet of 80 vehicles - a massive saving Driving standards improved immediately. In particular, incidents of speeding ceased almost overnight SANCTUARY Maintenance, part of Sanctuary Group, has reduced its fuel bills by a third across 80 vehicles after using [...]
Any driver knows a van has to work harder when it's loaded, but knowing what that costs might make you think twice about carrying unnecessary weight CARRYING unnecessary weight around in our vans increases fuel consumption, as most users will know. And most business van drivers and managers would probably accept that most drivers, especially in trades vans [...]
Winner Stuart Weir: delighted to have bagged a new Vauxhall Combo LUCKY builder Stuart Weir couldn’t suppress a beaming smile as he collected a gleaming new Combo won in a nationwide competition run by Vauxhall in conjunction with TradePoint, B&Q’s trade supplies subsidiary. And who can blame him? He told Business Vans: “I'm absolutely delighted to have [...]
The new 3.5-tonne Daily panel vans have been finished in White Knight’s unmissable new purple livery NEED a large van, but also one which is manoeuvrable enough for around-town multiple drops and collections? That’s the main requirement for launderers and dry-cleaners White Knight Laundry Services, which has mostly commercial customers, including hotels, restaurants, hospitals and schools around Reading [...]
Bianchi UK’s Dan Fox (left) makes a delivery in his new Mercedes-Benz Vito WHEN top Italian bike manufacturer Bianchi wanted a load carrier for its sales team, it was looking for a van to carry up to 20 bikes, and then double as comfortable and stylish family transport at the weekends. It picked three Mercedes-Benz Vito 116 CDI [...]
The 'ground-up' redesign of the new system has introduced fresh ideas with many innovative improvements IF you use ladders for your business, it's vital to ensure you carry them safely. It’s also important to be able to mount and demount them easily and without risk to yourself or your workers. Rhino Products introduced the latest incarnation of its [...]
Mark Hamilton: joins Mercedes as leasing and strategic account manager MERCEDES is expanding its account manager team with the addition of Mark Hamilton. Mark will be taking up a newly created role at Mercedes – leasing and strategic account manager. The appointment is to help improve the positioning of Mercedes with the contract hire and leasing sector. Andrew [...]
Last year’s contract hire and finance lease rate of £199 a month for a Caddy is continued this year VOLKSWAGEN van finance has introduced a range of spring finance and servicing offers for business van users. And some of the deals are cheaper than last year’s according to VW. Need a big van? Crafter contract hire and [...]
Huge range of sizes and load capacities. If your business needs a serious load lugger, the Movano has to be on your list.
