New Crafter highlights Available with front, rear or 4MOTION all-wheel drive All-new EU6 engines from 102 to 177PS Manual and automatic gearbox options 4 base models, 3 lengths, 3 heights Completely new vehicle with a Cd value of 0.33 Equipped with commercial vehicle diesel engines Extensive range of driver assistance systems available State-of-the-art production at new plant in Poland VOLKSWAGEN [...]
ARE you a business owner looking to acquire some vans? We understand that this can be both necessary but still expensive, especially when purchasing them outright. As you ponder if it is worth getting a van on finance, there are three main options you can consider - including buying, leasing and the finance option of BCP (business contract purchase). Buying Buying is [...]
Truckman hardtops for Amarok Cab-height Truckman RS has solid sides and toughened tinted rear door glass Truckman Utility has large storage and transforms Amorok into mobile workshop with space for racking and equipment with rear and gullwing side doors AUTO Styling Truckman has launched two new VW-Approved Truckman hardtops for Amarok that can be ordered through Volkswagen's 73 Van Centres. Manufactured by [...]
WITH a record volume of traffic on our roads, a key question is 'Are your commercial vehicles safe?' There have never been so many commercial vehicles on the roads of Britain. The latest figures show that the number of vans has topped four million for the first time – with these vehicles covering about 45 billion miles a year. Commercial vehicles themselves are [...]
TIP's UK mobile maintenance fleet 17 additions grow TIP’s UK mobile maintenance fleet to 58 Masters Master chosen for unrivalled payload, reliability and impressive drive Renault LCVs come with four-year/100,000-mile warranty TIP Trailer Services, the UK arm of Europe’s ‘One-stop-shop’ for truck operators’ trailer needs, has reaffirmed its confidence in the Renault Master with the addition of 17 specially-equipped panel van [...]
Nissan at London's Anniversary Games Official Automotive Sponsor of 2016 Müller Anniversary Games British manufacturer provided logistical support for event British Olympic champion Mo Farah and Jamaican Usain Bolt starred in the opening parade with Nissan NP300 Navaras British Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls set London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park alight with excitement A NISSAN parade for the stars was a highlight of the weekend's 2016 [...]
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double-Cab D-Max Arctic Trucks: superb off-road What is it? Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double-Cab is the most robust and capable version of the popular Isuzu D-Max pick-up, created with the help of Arctic trucks. Arctic Trucks are probably best known for their work in producing specialist four-wheel drive versions of the Toyota [...]
A NEW GreenRoad app aims to raise safety in the home delivery surge with the concern that many of the new wave of van drivers have received no professional training. GreenRoad, a leading provider of an award-winning driver behaviour solutions, says the growth of vans on UK roads, fuelled by the surge in home deliveries, has highlighted the need for [...]
The Musk Master Plan, Part Deux is: Create stunning solar roofs with seamlessly integrated battery storage Expand the electric vehicle product line to address all major segments Develop a self-driving capability that is 10X safer than manual via massive fleet learning Enable your car to make money for you when you aren't using it TESLA founder and supremo Elon Musk [...]
Toyota Hilux 2.4 Invincible Double Cab Auto What is it? The Toyota Hilux 2.4 Invincible Double Cab - an all new Hilux, the first since 2004! However on top of the new look, the latest Hilux boasts improved refinement, plus more luxury and technology kit. The Hilux is also available in three different versions and four-different specifications. We took the Double Cab [...]
Zenith Crafter solution Converted high roof Crafter caters for all Zenith’s roadshow needs Vehicle chosen for its size, load capacity and blank canvas for conversion Crafter provides Zenith with ‘substantial point of difference’ A CRAFTER conversion solves Zenith roadshow needs since the leasing and fleet management provider turned to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to provide an innovative solution for its mobile exhibition [...]
VENSON Automotive Solutions' renewal of its FTA Van Excellence certification highlights its continued focus on staff safety while delivering the highest level of customer service. The certificate is based on the best practice guidelines for the operation of vans and light commercial vehicles contained in the FTA’s Van Excellence Code. This accreditation demonstrates Venson’s ongoing commitment to developing the expertise of [...]
MATTHEW Young of AAH Pharmaceutical is the FTA Van Excellence Driver of the Year 2016, the overall champion chosen after demonstrating outstanding professionalism, knowledge and excellent driving skills throughout. Runner-up was Lisa Hanley of G4S with Gary Day of Riverford Organic Farms third. The competition sponsored by LeasePlan for the third year was held at Mercedes-Benz Wentworth Park, Barnsley. Each van driver took part in six separate tasks during the event [...]
NEED a tipper, just now and again? Now here's the Mule Tipper Insert - a simple solution for anyone wanting to turn their pick-up into a tipper, without any bodywork changes or going to the expense of a chassis cab-based conversion. It’s the brainchild of three friends with specialist backgrounds in Formula One, metal structural construction and hydraulics who decided to create [...]
FOR the many businesses who rely on vehicles whether it’s for home deliveries or B2B transportation of goods, it is crucial to be able to respond quickly and efficiently to the demands of customers and business growth for driving your business operations forward. In the short term this might mean an extra order that needs delivering urgently or, in the [...]
