AS homes get smarter the rollout of Smart Meters continues at a rapidly increasing pace. To keep up with the demand to install Smart Meters in homes across the UK, Actavo, a global leader in engineering solutions, has selected Europcar UK to help get its fast-growing network of engineers on the road. Actavo is an expert in communications and power [...]
LDV to be one the League’s most visible brands A HIGH profile LDV EFL Championship partnership with top clubs will see the iconic LDV livery take prime position on LED perimeter advertising boards at 255 games. The partnership will provide the brand with prominent, in-game visibility throughout the 2017-2018 season. Mark Barrett, LDV UK and Ireland general manager, said: "This [...]
IF you really want your business to stand out then you need something a little different. You need to be writing your name on the side of the fantastically futuristic Toyota LCV D-Cargo Concept Van. Due to be unveiled at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show it’s the creation of Toyota Auto Body, the minivan, SUV, and commercial vehicle arm of [...]
VISITORS to the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show are advised to take a warm jumper if they intend to explore the potential of the new all-electric Nissan e-NV200 Fridge Concept. Designed as as a solution to reach the urban deliveries larger refrigerated vehicles cannot get to. Whether it’s size or emissions, the Nissan e-NV200 Fridge Concept will be capable of reaching [...]
LDV wants to expand its dealer network in the UK to over 60 in the next two years - and the man tasked with the job is vastly experienced commercial vehicle man Bill Laidlaw. Bill joins LDV from Bristol Street Motors in Stoke where he was the Ford commercial and business manager. Prior to this he was sales manager for [...]
REPLACING an engine may sound a bit drastic but sometimes it can be the quickest route to getting your van back on the road. When a quick turnaround is essential to your business a Reman engine can make a huge difference Cornwall’s Flying Fish Seafoods supplies the finest, freshly-landed catches to some of Britain’s top hotels and restaurants. The business [...]
THE UK delivery network has always relied on the humble van to get all the things we need, where we need them, when we need them. Vans are vital to the UK economy and to make them as economical as possible diesel has traditionally been the fuel of choice. Which is why the results of the Zipvan VW petrol van trial [...]
NOT every business chooses to run brand new vehicles, many are quite happy to dip into the used market when it comes to replacing a van. For those looking for a reliable and robust van Glass’s Used Van Hero may be just the ticket. Each month, Glass’s Commercial Vehicle Editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Van Hero [...]
NEW sentencing guidelines to allow courts to impose much stiffer sentences for those found guilty of dangerous driving will be heading for parliament soon. Following a public consultation the Ministry of Justice has announced new sentencing guidelines, which include possible life sentences for causing by death by dangerous driving, as well as a new offence of causing serious injury by [...]
LDV – which you might recall as Maxus - is relaunching the brand with a roadmap to roll out plug-in hybrid, hybrid and even hydrogen fuel cell propelled commercial vehicles in the next few years. Here are five reasons to drive an LDV from its current range, whether you run a trade or an SME with a small van fleets. [...]
VANSDIRECT are supporting this year's Business Van of the Year Awards 2018, the vital benchmarker for trades, small businesses and SME van fleets looking for their next van. Not heard of Vansdirect? You must've been on another planet! Established in 1999, Vansdirect are one of the leading independent new van brokers, and won Best Van Leasing Broker in the 2016 [...]
VANS. All of a sudden we’ve got lots and lots of great new vans and pick-ups. And some fantastic market offers to buy and to lease vans. The Business Van of the Year Awards 2018 sponsored by Vansdirect will bring out the best. Vansdirect knows the business, as the Best Van Leasing Broker in the 2017 Leasing Broker Federation Awards. [...]
EVERY business has a specific idea of what a van needs to do for them. Luckily Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are used to dealing with bespoke requests. Omega Red Group, the UK market leader in earthing and lightning protection, has taken delivery of a fleet of highly bespoke Transporter models from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The group offers full solutions from design [...]
THE drive to eliminate pollution in our city centres has the potential to leave van operators at a disadvantage within the next few years. Rather than wait until petrol and diesel engines are banned the new IVECO Daily Blue Power range is already offering a way around proposed restrictions. The Blue Power range is based on IVECO’s Daily range and [...]
October is Renault Van Month with special offers available throughout the month Up to £7,000 Scrappage allowance Free Dashcam worth £200 with local fleet van orders F1 merchandise pack for Formula Edition van orders All Renault Vans include four years warranty and roadside assistance Four years servicing also available on selected offers OCTOBER could be a good month if [...]
