Lazy and dirty van drivers costing businesses money

By |2014-09-15T16:33:23+01:00September 15th, 2014|Van News|

  Men under 30 are worst for leaving the interiors of their vans in a state ACCORDING to new research by rental company Flexed.co.uk, the worst offenders are men under 30 who spend long periods behind the wheel and virtually live in a rubbish bin, with discarded food, wrappers and tins in their vehicle. They were given the low [...]

Bell Truck & Van win After Sales Dealer of the Year 2014

By |2014-09-15T15:09:02+01:00September 15th, 2014|Van News|

Bell Truck & Van have been recognised in the 2014 Dealer of the Year awards NORTH East-based Bell Truck & Van has been given a ringing endorsement by the managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, Steve Bridge. The Mercedes Commercial Vehicle After Sales Dealer of the Year 2014 was chosen by Steve when he wanted to get first [...]

Northgate offer bespoke body-built Luton van

By |2014-09-12T17:24:45+01:00September 12th, 2014|Van News|

Northgate's new low floor van is design ed for operators looking fr a high payload and easy access Vehicle operators looking for a high payload with ease of access can now take advantage of a bespoke body-built Luton van. Northgate Vehicle Hire has launched a new low floor van with a unique solution that combats the payload challenge [...]

AXA reveals most common causes of van accidents

By |2014-09-12T17:01:30+01:00September 12th, 2014|Guest blog|

According to research by the insurance company AXA, 47% of van crashes are the result of tailgating This content was provided on behalf of AXA Insurance The ‘Unluckiest Van’ Reveals Most Common Causes of Van Accidents Even in an age when fleet vehicles are speed limited, accidents can and do, unfortunately, happen. According to a 3-minute video based [...]

New van sales and strong residuals driving recovery

By |2014-09-11T17:11:05+01:00September 11th, 2014|Van News|

According to SMMT results, the commercial vehicle marker grew by 11.9% STRONG demand for vans continues to carry commercial vehicle market, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reports commercial vehicle market grew 11.9%, increasing registrations to 214,959 for the year-to-date, up 13%. Continued growth seen in van market; up 22.3% in August and 19.1% [...]

Northgate and Van Monster encourage creativity

By |2014-09-11T14:53:10+01:00September 11th, 2014|Van Signwriting|

Does your business have an innovative brand design? Northgate and Van Monster want to hear from you The search is on among businesses to find the best of brands which put their show on the road. Northgate Vehicle Hire and Van Monster are inviting businesses across the UK to showcase their creativity and enter the highly anticipated 2014 Vehicle Branding Awards. [...]

Leasewell look forward to a Vivaro future

By |2014-09-10T17:29:59+01:00September 10th, 2014|Leasewell, Van Lease, Van News|

New Vivaro, highly anticipated by Leasewell WELCOME growth and increased demand has forced Leasewell to move to a new office in the Brynmenyn Business Centre, Bridgend. On top of the move, the Welsh commercial vehicle leasing specialist, have also been hiring, with Ceri Vidales and Rhys Evans joining the Leasewell team. The company are also looking to appoint [...]

Alke offers the perfect pizza wagon

By |2014-09-09T14:55:37+01:00September 9th, 2014|Van News|

Could this Alke electric van be the perfect pizza machine? CATERING businesses can now serve up the ultimate ‘green’ pizza that’s a healthy option to their vehicle running costs. The Alke electric van made in Padua, near Treviso, is being imported complete with a kitchen, including a sink and oven, to provide a mobile pizzeria service for events. [...]

Who is the best supplier of business vans?

By |2014-09-09T09:58:23+01:00September 9th, 2014|Low Cost Vans, Van News|

Rod Lloyd, boss of Low Cost Vans with the award for Best Small Fleet Van Leasing company CURRENTLY that accolade belongs to Low Cost Vans, winner of our Best Van Small Fleet Leasing Company in 2013. “We were delighted to win the award last year,” said managing director Rod Lloyd. “Not only did this increase our profile with [...]

Auto Styling Truckman plays a starring role in specialist fleet

By |2014-09-08T11:23:45+01:00September 8th, 2014|Van News|

Production Gear have added a Grand Hardtop to their Toyota Hilux HERTFORDSHIRE-based Production Gear, which distribute and resell broadcast and professional video and film production equipment including unmanned aerial vehicles, needed a secure way to carry its expensive stock to clients and locations. It ordered a Grand Hardtop for a Toyota Hilux Mk7 Double Cab, the latest edition to [...]

New Ford Transit a hit Stateside

By |2015-09-15T16:32:17+01:00September 6th, 2014|Van News|

Ford Transit - Stateside hit. Charter Communications, the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, has ordered 800 Ford Transit vans - the first big fleet van win for Ford with the new Transit. (Photo: Business Wire) FORD'S big Transit 2 Tonne is not only a hit in the UK, but is proving a hit Stateside, too. Charter [...]

Bigger not necessarily better says Glass’s

By |2014-09-05T17:09:01+01:00September 5th, 2014|Van News|

Have manufacturers created a situation where the productivity of 3.5 tonners has nose-dived? Reviewing the latest trends in van buying and selling, George Alexander, chief editor of Glass’s guide, says in the September editorial, that manufacturers of large panel vans have created a situation where the productivity of most 3.5 tonners has nose-dived. In many instances the space a [...]

Small business van managers lacking flexibilty in van replacement programmes

By |2015-11-13T21:15:03+00:00September 4th, 2014|Van management, Van News|

FleetWave fleet management software tracks individual age and mileage, for operators that want to optimise their options over replacement cycles INSTEAD of sticking with a vehicle until it reaches its perceived end of fleet life cycle, Chevin Fleet Solutions want operators to optimise their options over replacement cycles. Chevin’s Smart Vehicle Replacement Tool is part of the company’s [...]

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services think big and green

By |2014-09-04T12:26:10+01:00September 4th, 2014|Van News|

Mercedes Commercials have scored its biggest order yet for the Citan, from Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services BRAND Energy & Infrastructure Services marked its UK launch by placing the biggest single order yet for Mercedes Citan small vans. It has commissioned 152 Citan 109 CDIs along with 23 Mercedes Sprinter 313 CDI chassis cabs from dealer S & [...]

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