Renault Catering Van: one of 17 conversions on show from Renault at the CV Show IF you want to see the breadth of conversions available from Renault, then ship up to the CV Show (14-16 April). There are 17 different Renault van conversions on show, from the electric Twizy first responder ambulance to the Master based catering vehicle. [...]
Nine out of 10 vans stopped by the DVSA at the roadside were overloaded I MET up with Mike Hawes, boss of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders at the CV Show today (14 April). While pleased with the increase in van sales over Q1 of 2015, he was concerned that van safety is being compromised. Not [...]
Vauxhall Vivaro Siberian Edition is being shown to test opinion on a future limited edition version ALSO previewed at the CV Show in Birmingham today is this Siberian Edition version of the Vivaro. Not yet confirmed for production, Vauxhall were testing public reaction to this limited edition, high-spec version of the combi van. Called the Siberian Edition after [...]
All-new Citroen Berling made its debut at the CV Show today WE already know what a great van the Citroen Berlingo is, as the 1.6 HDi L1 Enterprise is our 2015 Van of the Year. Well, not one to sit on its laurels, Citroen has announced a new one at the CV Show today. The new Berlingo majors [...]
Your Vauxhall van sign-written at the factory? No problem ON top of displaying a full line-up of its British-built Vivaro range, Vauxhall whose van sales are up a massive 32 per cent to date, has announced an in-house sign writing and wrap service, on top of bespoke racking and conversions at the CV Show. On show at the [...]
New ALD Automotive Trade Van programme is aimed at small businesses and professional trades LEASING company ALD Automotive has launched an 'off-the-shelf' Trade Van contract hire programme. The Trade Van programme is directed at small businesses and the trades to provide trade-ready vans with bespoke racking. ALD Automotive says its Trade Van programme would suit trade professionals like: [...]
Range-topping Fiat Ducato Sportivo announced today ONE of the surprise debuts today at the CV Show at the NEC, is this dynamic-looking new range-topping version of the Ducato – called the Sportivo. Details are still to be finalised, but the Sportivo lives up to its name on the outside, with those sporty 16-inch polished alloys, plus the colour-coded [...]
Isuzu UK has created a network of fleet dealerships. The marque has had strong sales recently including an order for nearly 200 D-Max pick-ups from the Environment Agency WITH sales steadily climbing, Isuzu has appointed a network of dedicated fleet centres around the country. The fleet centres have been selected to cater for the specific requirements of fleet [...]
Van sales are on the up largely thanks to a spike in internet shopping A study of the tremendous boom in van sales this year has put the increase down to a steady rise in home shopping and deliveries. Online sales in the UK hit £103bn last year, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, creating a [...]
THE shockingly affordable car brand, Dacia, is launching its first van today.The Dacia Duster Commercial made its debut at the CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham (April 14-16). The factory-built van features blacked out windows, a metal bulkhead, and a plastic lined load area providing up to 1150 litres of load space. Payload is 550kg with the load bay extending to almost [...]
Citroën Relay Ready to Run models will be at the CV show in Birmingham CITROËN will display an extended range of Relay Ready to Run models on its stand at the CV Show next in the NEC, 14-16 April. The Relay Ready to Run range has become one of Citroën’s major LCV success stories, with sales increasing 10 fold [...]
Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced a 0% APR offer across their entire range MERCEDES-BENZ Vans has introduced a star deal over its range. With a £250 deposit customers can enjoy 0% APR representative finance. Service24h is a free call-out service across the UK and Europe which comes as part of MobiloVan UK and there is an average response time of [...]
The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme now has 100 participants THE success of a fleet quality and operations programme is growing, thanks to Countrywide Farmers. The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme has reached its century and Countrywide Farmers are its 100th participant. Since FTA launched the Van Excellence scheme in 2010 it has accredited a wide [...]
Good news for fans of low cost vans: Dacia is preparing to enter the van market THE Dacia Duster is hoping to clean up sales among those who want a bargain van from a well-known manufacturer. Renault will use the CV show at the NEC to launch its Dacia Duster van. Now it believes the time is right [...]
The VW Amarok - The Business Van of the Year Best Double Cab winner - but are you liable for tax on double cabs and pick ups? WE all like a double cab. But do you have to pay tax on a double cab or pick up. Answer: yes if you have a company provided double or single [...]
