THE wait is over as Renault reveals the Alaskan - its first one-tonne pick-up. First shown as a concept last September, it keeps the concept’s Alaskan name and follows hot on the heels of the Duster Oroch pick-up, The production version of the Alaskan shows it’s shared Nissan Navara NP300 underpinnings in the styling, although the new Renault pick-up gets its own more imposing [...]
WHEN Joseph Valente won the BBC’s The Apprentice show he knew his £250,000 investment from business partner Lord Sugar would lead to growth of his plumbing and heating business, Impra Gas which the Apprentice winner is now expanding with four VW Transporters as plumber's mates. The four new 6th generation Volkswagens have now come on board to support the business, fully fitted out. Impra [...]
HE has played on some muddy pitches but there was to be no losing the smile as rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards tackles Mercedes' rough stuff at Mercedes-Benz VanExperience Live 2016. Attending the event as a shareholder of South Wales Mercedes-Benz dealer Euro Commercials, Sir Gareth piloted a mighty Sprinter 4x4 over one of the country’s most demanding off-road courses, at the Millbrook Proving [...]
UP TO WIN a van or £5,000? Good news - in the race to find Vanarama's Van Hero 2016 entries are extended by an extra week. Vanarama launched the celebration of independent van and pick-up driving businesses across the country last week but the closing date was this Thursday, June 30. However after a flood of entries the deadline has been [...]
ALREADY proving their worth in cars and trucks, it's vans next for 360° camera system safety says the SMMT. It's a logical progression, with a record four million-plus vans now on our roads and increasing calls for fleet operators to be fully accountable, especially in the burgeoning home delivery sector, onboard imaging could soon be seen as essential for both road [...]
BROADCASTER, businesswoman and farmer Kate Humble picks up her fourth L200, taking delivery of an all-new L200 Series 5 after the model’s forerunners became one of the most important tools on her farm. Kate also uses the pick-up for business, travelling to filming locations and personal appearances across Europe. The well known TV presenter, notable for shows like Springwatch, is [...]
MOVANOS star as Fleet Alliance supplies CET's new 70-van fleet with a mix of Vauxhalls and Fords, replacing in one go the bulk of the vehicles for CET which provides specialist outsource services to the insurance and construction markets. Fleet Alliance has managed the CET fleet since 2007, and was recently voted the company’s National Supplier of the Year for Outstanding Performance in [...]
A NEW “game-changing”, real-time telematics and vehicle tracking alert system has been launched by mapping specialist Viezu Technologies to help its fleet customers and vehicle owners with an affordable tracker that gives greater control and information about the use of their vehicles. What’s more, adopting an equally unique and innovative approach, the low cost solution is available to fleets, vehicle owners and retail [...]
Fiat Talento 1.6 Ecojet TwinTurbo 125 4x2 What is it? The Fiat Talento is the replacement for the long-serving Scudo van, which looks a lot like the Nissan NV300, Renault Trafic and our Best Large Trades Van winner, the Vauxhall Vivaro. Pricing and specifications are yet to be announced, but we took the opportunity to drive a Fiat Talento 1.6 Ecojet 125 [...]
THE race is on to find Vanarama's Van Hero 2016 and reward them in celebration of independent van and pick-up driving businesses across the country. The carrot is the great title Van Hero 2016, a free three-year lease on a Ford Transit Custom or £5,000, with small awards for regional winners. No hanging about on this job either - entries close on [...]
Fiat Fullback 2.4 LX 180bhp auto What is it? The final pick-up piece of the Fiat Professional range jigsaw, as the Fullback’s job is to take Fiat into this lucrative area of the market where previously it has not been before. Think it looks familiar? Well you’d be right, as apart from the Fiat badges and re-styled nose, the Fullback [...]
Sprinter Premium Edition On-the-road £35,962 Business users only - 1-24 vans. Based on a Euro 5 Sprinter 313CDI LWB HR van Option pack only available on 2 and 3 Series Vans £379 per month Over 48 months plus £9,172 deposit and £9,100 optional purchase payment. 10,000 miles per annum Mileage and damage charges may apply Offer ends 30 June 2016 Mercedes-Benz Finance [...]
YOU CAN save a packet with daily van rental avoiding the weekends as Europcar promotes mid-week van hire bargains - just as it's less expensive to get married then. Packing a Van - tips from Europcar Remember to distribute cargo evenly to ensure the van handles correctly Load the largest, heaviest items first such as appliances or furniture and keep them upright Use padding [...]
Phenomenal growth in home deliveries At the CV Show 2016 the FTA reported that growth in home deliveries was fuelling the van industry In 2015 the weekly spend in online shopping was £815 million The boom boosts van sales, conversions, and jobs Read about it here THERE is a fresh boost to the vans industry as retail giant Amazon trials home food [...]
Eden Project's electric Renault fleet 13 Kangoo Z.Es – four Maxi crew cab versions and nine panel vans 2 Renault Twizy quadricycles 3 ZOE 5-door hatchbacks A FLEET of 13 electric Kangoos for The Eden Project shows that Renault's zero emissions van and crew cab is just as suited to hilly green spaces as it is for urban areas. The Kangoos are among 18 [...]
