The new Volkswagen Caddy drives down the road of evolution rather than revolution NEW Volkswagen Caddy? What new Caddy, we hear you ask? Come on now, look carefully at the picture. Yes it's different from the old one. Slightly. What IS new about the Caddy Mark 4 is all under the metal and boy, is there a lot [...]
The H350 is Hyundai's first foray into this sector H350 pallet puncher highlights Class-leading five pallet carrying capacity of 12.9m3; Designed and manufactured in Europe for home tastes; Hyundai’s first multi-purpose light commercial vehicle; All fingers crossed for 2015 UK launch. EUROPEAN production of an exciting new van from Hyundai will get UK SMEs salivating at the prospect [...]
Michael Shepherd, Fleet Manager for Anglian Home Improvements VAUXHALL has supplied Anglian Home Improvements with a fleet of 29 new Vivaros. The latest model, launched last summer, will help the company cut its fleet fuel consumption and whole-life operating costs. The vans are 2900 L1H1 specification, powered by a 1.6CDTi (90PS) engine with Start/Stop. They have been delivered [...]
BUSINESS mobility specialist Alphabet has supplied new mobile workshops to enhance services to wheelchair users in Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. Technicians from the Trust's wheelchair and special seating service helped to specify the Ford Transits, which feature tail-lifts, workbenches, task lighting and storage space for wheelchairs and spare parts.
The winner of the Tradepoint competition drives away in new Brit-Built Vivaro VAUXHALL has presented a gleaming new Vivaro to the winner of a nationwide competition run with TradePoint, B&Q’s trade arm and provider of building supplies. The Vivaro Sportive L1H1 2700 1.6 CDTi van was won by delighted David Mellers of Tollbar Services, an independent digital media [...]
Share the big fleets’ benefits Viezu’ s fuel economy tuning services are used by the largest fleets on the road every day - British Telecom, HomeServe, Thames Water, National Grid – and if the big operators appreciate the benefits after doing their homework and checking out benefits and return on investment, so too should the smaller user. Steve Watson, [...]
One of the new Iveco Daily Dropsides selected to bring added transportation beef for the GB Rowing Team THERE will be no getting stuck up a creek without a paddle for the GB Rowing Team. Making a splash amongst all the lightweight competition boats at the Reading-based GB Rowing Team are two beefy heavyweight New Daily (35C17/P) crew [...]
Lex Autolease saves Britvic with a raft of fleet improvements ONE of Europe’s biggest soft drinks manufacturers, Britvic, has saved over £70,000 thanks to a review of its commercial vehicles by Lex Autolease. Lex Autolease worked with Britvic to identify ways to deliver cost savings across its fleet of 527 vehicles and also reduce the company’s carbon footprint. [...]
Mercedes Sprinter: part of the new Dawsonsrentals | Vans fleet VAN rental firm Dawsonrentals | vans clearly has the three-pointed start in its sights: it's just splashed out over £20m on a brand new selection of Mercedes-Benz vehicles: Citans, Sprinter Panel Vans and Sprinter Chassis Cabs. Dawsonrentals | vans says it wanted the Mercedes vans on its fleet because Citans [...]
Van insurance premiums are on their way down which is good news for business users What’s driving the van insurance premium drop? insurance brokers accessing competitive markets for commercial vehicle policies; and reforms to motor insurance that have reduced the cost of third party claims. MORE good news for trades and small van fleet operators: not only is [...]
A Hytek 12V Battery Diesel Fuel Pump THERE are many fuel pump options on the market so finding the right one for a specific fuelling situation should be fairly straightforward. Many pumps offer a variety of features designed to address the fuelling needs for a variety of vehicle and fuel types. To make the best choice, it’s wise [...]
Clocking has moved from the motor trade into sophisticated companies hacking on-board computers to alter the milage What is van clocking? It's mileage fraud - the illegal practice of winding back the number of miles covered For vans on PCP deals or van leases who exceed stated mileage there is a penalty mileage clause Winding back the odometer [...]
Claret pop the cork on their new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans AN East of England engineering services company is toasting its success after winning a 15-year contract and raised its glass to Mercedes-Benz and their vehicle supplier. Outstanding reliability backed by a top-quality, competitively priced servicing plan, persuaded Claret Civil Engineering to invest in its first Mercedes-Benz Vans. We [...]
Van Monster have created a new branch next to their sister company SMALL players now have a bigger choice when it comes to sourcing quality used vans in South Wales. Van Monster, has joined its sister company of Northgate Vehicle Hire and opened a new branch next to Northgate’s current location. The new Van Monster branch will create [...]
The SmartWitness stand at a trade show where business is booming COMPANIES are turning on cameras to catch criminals and careless drivers. One of the best selling accessories at the CV Show were compact CCTV systems fitted to windscreens or dashboards. SmartWitness Vehicle CCTV and safety systems received £2m worth of orders of vehicle CCTV cameras at last [...]
