FIGURES released by the SMMT (Society of Manufacturers and Traders) prove that the number of vans on British roads is at an all time high with over 4 million pounding the tarmac and to quench the thirst of UK buyers, there’s been a bumper number of new launches at this year’s CV Show 2016 at the Birmingham NEC. Business Vans worked [...]
UK vans top 4 million for new record Number of vans on UK roads tops 4 million for the first time. Business confidence and continued growth in online shopping continue to drive demand. UK’s biggest vehicle exhibition, the Commercial Vehicle Show, opens today Record number of new van and pick-up models launched at the show. NEW figures released today show a commercial [...]
All-new 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue engine First in a new range of advanced Ford diesel engines delivers package of fuel efficiency, performance and refinement Clean-sheet design reduces friction for a 13 per cent fuel efficiency improvement Ford’s first mirror-image inlet manifold and a low-inertia turbocharger with rocket engine materials help deliver more than 20% more low-end torque Standard selective catalytic reduction [...]
YOU won’t see it at this week’s CV Show but Hard Up Garage's Ford pick-up hotrod is raising smiles and threatening to singe eyebrows with its V8 thunder and fire-breathing. The head-turning pick-up’s the product of an enterprise run by Hampshire-based Mercedes-trained advanced technician Sam Hard and his dad Derek. The 1932 Ford pick-up at Hard Up Garage They [...]
Ford advice to deter thefts and break-ins Lock doors Close windows Park in well-lit places Avoid leaving valuables visible. STOLEN vehicle recovery expert Tracker urges van owners to tighten security and ensure their vehicles are better protected after the latest report by NaVCIS - National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service - reports that Ford Transits top UK theft list in 2015 with older vans most targeted. And only [...]
The new Amarok On sale in UK by end of year Updated interior designed with premium buyers in mind Full off-road capability FIRST sketches of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' new Amarok clearly show it's going after the premium pick-up purchaser. VW promises that like previous versions, like the current Business Vans Best Pick-up, the newest Amarok will combine passenger car-like on-road manners with full [...]
Breezemount's new Movano MaxiQubes 47 ultra-high payload Vauxhall Movano MaxiQube panel vans Supplied by T.O.M Vehicle Rental Vehicles based on a Vauxhall Movano chassis Maxi-Low's lightweight conversion Payload benefit over a regular 3.5t panel van Improved fuel economy and reduced road miles 4.2m internal load length and 1.951m internal load height Features include lightweight rear container-style barn doors, LED rear [...]
STOP the Risk, a new complete commercial fleet risk management solution providing 24/7 assistance for a fixed annual fee, is being launched by 3Sixty Fleet at the CV Show 2016. Andrew Drewray, consultant collision analyst for 3Sixty Fleet, says: “We have conducted in-depth investigations into over 35,000 collisions and incidents and our extensive first-hand knowledge has led to the development of ‘Stop [...]
Vauxhall Vivaro badged Made in Britain Luton-built Vivaro badged Made in Britain Up to 40 per cent of content sourced locally from British firms Vivaro designed by team led by Luton-born design director Malcolm Ward Vivaro is Business Vans Van of the Year Vauxhall joining Unipart, Naylor, Anglian Home Improvements and the National Gallery among 700 members VAUXHALL Commercial Vehicles has joined [...]
Citroen Dispatch BIRMINGHAM'S National Exhibition Centre will be the place to catch the latest must-see vans and truck developments, as the CV Show is staged next week with a full house of more than 460 exhibitors. We’ll be there to bring you all the news and highlights, but in the meantime here’s what we believe will be the key vans and pick-ups [...]
Ex-Beckham pick-up Bought new by David Beckham 2002 F150 Supercharged Harley Davidson Edition Pick-Up Price guide £10,000 to £12,000 95,900 miles registered Truck Trend tests revealed the 2002 Harley-Davidson model sprinted from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds, All-Ford Baron's auction sale to take place at The International Ford Show, Sandown Park, Surrey, on April 30 A SUPERCHARGED Harley Davidson Edition [...]
New Fiat Professional Fullback pick-up UK debut at Commercial Vehicle Show 2016 Available to order mid-May Combines practical double-cab body with a spacious load area and payload of 1,045kg Powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine, with 150hp or 180hp outputs Four-wheel drive standard, with a manual or automatic transmission FIAT Professional’s first pick-up, the all-new Fullback, will make its UK debut at [...]
Caravelles to cruise VW Commercial Vehicles supplies 54 Caravelles to Saga Cruises, Saga Holidays and Titan Travel New vehicles join existing fleet of 150 VIP door-to-door Volkswagens Caravelle’s comfort, reliability and build quality key to clinching deal A FLEET of 54 new VW Caravelles will be ferrying travellers in a VIP door-to-door service for holidaymakers with Titan and Saga Travel. Holidays [...]
Driving a minibus A full car licence obtained before 1997 entitles the holder to drive a minibus under 3.5 tonnes with up to 16 passenger seats like the Movano conversion Anyone who passed their car test after 1997 will need a D1 licence for Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a minibus, even if they’re not driving for hire or reward [...]
CV Show 2016 All stand space now sold for CV Show 2016 Still time for visitors to register for FREE tickets Show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, April 26-28 IT'S full house for a crowd-pulling CV Show 2016 with more than 460 exhibitors and all of its floor space completely sold out making it set to be one of the busiest [...]
