FOR many businesses in many industries, their van is one of - if not the - most important company asset. The most reliable vans will be crucial to the success of the operation, so it is vital that it ticks all of the boxes. This will include being comfortable for the driver and passenger, being spacious enough so that you can [...]
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VWS, one of Scotland’s innovative technology-based security companies, has refreshed its fleet of vehicles with a full overhaul by acquiring 12 new Ford Transit vans, the VWS Transits finished in metallic blue. Recently awarded a six-figure contract by Aberdeen City Council to provide an Internet Protocol (IP) enabled, networked CCTV system to monitor traffic throughout the city, VWS moved to [...]
THE Toyota Hilux’s formidable reputation has been put to the test in the Dakar Rally, with a Hilux trio finishing in the top ten of the world’s toughest motor race, which finished in Buenos Aires on Sunday after 13 days and 5,500 miles across some of South America’s most challenging terrain. First crew home after traversing mountains and deserts in scorching temperatures [...]
Nissan Navara Trek-1° All-new special Navara makes world debut at Brussels Motor Show Features black styling bars, LED spot lamps, 18-inch black alloys and load bed divider with cover as standard Based on Double Cab and top-spec Tekna grade guarantees ‘smart and tough’ practicality Only 1,500 examples to be sold across Europe. NISSAN has launched Nissan Navara Trek-1° - a [...]
TRANSIT Custom is Glass's Used Van Hero for January - because it's good looking and is available in a wide range of efficient and powerful engines and trims that offer something for everyone. So what are the key points? Why a hero? Great product, comprehensive range and wide dealer network When was it on sale? Replaced the old Transit 260/280 and [...]
VAUXHALL vans are number one choice for small businesses in the UK. In a record-breaking year for light commercial vehicle sales - with 375,687 registrations - Vauxhall was the best-selling manufacturer to small businesses and trades in the retail segment of the van market. Though a competitive segment of the market, the Luton-based manufacturer sold 12,569 vehicles to small businesses. As a result, [...]
New Ford F-150 pick-up truck First diesel in 40-year history - 3-litre V6 turbo diesel Upgraded 2.7, 3.3 V6 and 5-litre V8 petrol engines 10-speed automatic with auto stop/start FORD has revealed the new Ford F-150 pick-up truck at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit - and America's best-selling truck for 40 years gets its first diesel engine, [...]
WHAT do you do if you regularly carry a team of workers around with all their gear? Or you still want the practicality of a van, but regularly have to carry the family? Well, we think what you need is a crew van and here we have some of the best crew vans. Why a crew van? Well it has up to six [...]
Vision Van at CES Presence at CES underpins adVANce strategy and the transformation into a supplier of holistic system solutions for the transport sector Van study "Vision Van" boosts efficiency, enables new delivery services and enhances convenience for the end customer Close cooperation with start-ups from the high-tech scene MERCEDES-BENZ Vans exhibits for the first time at this year's CES in Las [...]
Ford's electric future Ford confirms seven of 13 new global electrified vehicles coming in next five years, including Transit Custom plug-in hybrid Company testing EV prototypes this year in Europe and US cities Fully electric SUV with range of at least 300 miles planned Investing £568 million and adding 700 direct new jobs in Flat Rock (Michigan) Assembly Plant for electrified and autonomous [...]
2016 record for vans and pick-up trucks New light commercial vehicle registrations rise 1.0% to 375,687 units Ford CV sales up 14.6% to 118,000 Four consecutive years growth. Pick-ups surge to 47,715 - up 7,127 or 17.6%. Heavy vans dominate sector, up 10,606 or 4.8% to 232,948 NEW vans and pick-up trucks hit a new LCV registrations record in 2016 - despite tailing [...]
LEADING manufacturer and distributor of pick-up hardtops and accessories Truckman supplies hardtops to Europcar Hilux rental fleet in a prominent order boost for the company. Europcar UK, a subsidiary of Europcar Group, the European leader in vehicle rental services and a major player in mobility markets, has invested in 50 new Toyota Hilux pick-ups and has ordered British-built hardtops from Truckman for each, to [...]
HITACHI Capital Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s biggest vehicle and specialist asset leasing companies, has signalled its confidence in connected vehicle technology by having RAC telematics installed on all new vans. It has selected RAC Telematics as its partner for the technology installation which will deliver data on vehicle condition and health, forming the basis of new and enhanced [...]
