Van drivers get the fitness bug

By |2018-02-27T11:31:48+00:00February 27th, 2018|Van News|

IT’S enough to make you choke on your cooked breakfast, splutter your builder’s tea across the current bun… I mean…a stereotype is a stereotype, right? Hmmm…perhaps not. Full English is going out of favour for healthy eating and regular trips to the gym. It’s a terrible thought for ‘white van man’. But apparently it’s true. A survey has said so. [...]

First look at new shape of the Vauxhall Combo

By |2018-02-27T11:18:57+00:00February 27th, 2018|Van News|

NOW under new management, the first fruits of PSA Peugeot Citroen’s influence on Vauxhall are now being seen: the new Combo Life is the result of the first joint venture. Although what we can see here is a leisure activity vehicle model, whack a bit more metal in and you get a really good idea of what the new Vauxhall [...]

Decked drawer offers new practicality for pick-ups

By |2018-02-27T11:03:49+00:00February 27th, 2018|Van News|

Truckman has come up with a way to utilise wasted space on flat-bed pick-ups: the Decked drawer. The Decked drawer is a new pull-out drawer storage solution which secures, organises and provides easy access to the truck bed. Originally developed for the US pick-up market Decked features two secure, full-bed-length roll out drawers to provide ergonomic access to tools, kit [...]

New Peugeot Partner revealed as Rifter

By |2018-02-27T10:53:35+00:00February 27th, 2018|Van News|

PEUGEOT is saying goodbye Partner and hello to the new Rifter, turning away from traditional design to introduce versatility and dynamism to van segment. As the spiritual successor to the Partner Tepee, the all-new Rifter shares its EMP2 platform with the Citroen Berlingo Multispace and the Vauxhall Combo Life. Its dynamic profile with a short, horizontal bonnet, and seamlessly integrated [...]

Europcar supports London Scottish rugby club with two vans

By |2018-02-27T10:58:24+00:00February 27th, 2018|Van News|

THE car and van rental giant Europcar will be supporting west London’s London Scottish with a couple of vans. The two vans, a Ford Transit Connect and a Ford Transit Custom featuring London Scottish branding will help with match day transport, as well as for visiting local schools to promote rugby to the next generation. As part of its partnership [...]

Commercial diesel scrappage incentives

By |2018-03-01T15:43:05+00:00February 26th, 2018|Guest blog, Industry articles|

THE government has started to roll out their plans to improve the UK’s air quality, with the target of eliminating the sale of petrol and diesel cars because of their harmful emissions to the environment by 2040. As a result, many manufacturers, and the government, have proposed and launched diesel scrappage schemes to encourage drivers to trade in their cars [...]

Free booking opens for the 2018 CV Show

By |2018-02-08T16:48:23+00:00February 8th, 2018|Van News|

2018 CV Show UK’s biggest commercial vehicle event takes place April 24-26  Stand space already close to capacity Major van and LCV manufacturers Free entry for all visitors - register here FREE booking opens for the 2018 CV Show, as some of the biggest names in the world’s van and LCV industry head for the UK's Commercial Vehicle Show being [...]

Business Van of the Year Awards 2018 shortlist

By |2018-02-08T12:20:54+00:00February 8th, 2018|Business Van Of The Year|

HERE are the entries for the fifth Business Van of the Year Awards, supported in 2018 by Vansdirect. We have a broad range of entries, from panel vans and pick-ups to the best finance and service packages, that the van makers have put forward. These are the best vans and support packages the van makers believe are right for your [...]

Third generation Mercedes Sprinter launches with 1,700 configurations

By |2018-02-09T06:56:54+00:00February 7th, 2018|Van News|

Third generation Mercedes Sprinter Can be ordered now with deliveries from June Front-wheel drive extends the available options and raises load capacity Electric Sprinter in 2019 More than 1,700 configurations Maximum load capacity 17 m3, and up to 5.5 tonnes. Eight packages with new connectivity services for better fleet management Detailed improvements with a major effect on the cab as a workplace THE [...]

Vito Sport Line adds dynamic style to mid-size van segment

By |2018-02-02T14:37:12+00:00February 2nd, 2018|Van News|

Vito Sport Line Taut sports suspension and 18-inch light-alloy wheels Sporty body stripes and body-colour bumpers and skirts Chrome grille and roof rails plus windows in the sliding doors and tinted glass Permanent 4x4 all-wheel drive optional Available throughout Europe now for the Vito Panel Van, Mixto and Tourer MERCEDES' flexible and economical Vito has been giving a sporty lift with a new Vito Sport [...]

Free breakfast and bike rides puts new slant on ‘at your service’ in VW van servicing

By |2018-02-01T11:28:27+00:00February 1st, 2018|Van News|

VW Van Service in Durham Free refreshments including breakfast and lunch New environmentally-friendly facilities Courtesy bikes available to customers Café with free Wi-Fi and complimentary refreshments also on offer FREE breakfast and bike rides may not usually be associated with getting your van serviced but at Volkswagen Van Service Durham, customers are provided with exactly this, so they can relax, [...]

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