Market launch for the new edition of the best-selling large van in the first half of 2018 Distinctive and athletic design Focus on versatility for different sectors New Sprinter incorporates latest vehicle technology AHEAD of the first North American Commercial Vehicle Show to be held in Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the first glimpse of the new Sprinter. The Sprinter [...]
Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission offered as an option for the Kangoo Available with dCi 90 and dCi 110 versions Available now for immediate order Kangoo dCi 90 EDC priced from £17,395 (excl VAT) EUROPE’S best-selling van, the Renault Kangoo, is now available with Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission for the first time. This move brings the Kangoo [...]
IN a move that could see electric vans become more widespread on our roads, Royal Mail has signed an agreement with Peugeot for 100 zero emissions vans. The Peugeot Partner L2 Electric vans, will enter service from December 2017 at delivery offices around the UK, supported by a comprehensive roll out of the necessary charging infrastructure. Paul Gatti, Royal Mail [...]
CHOOSING a double-cab pickup as your company vehicle carries certain financial benefits? Namely, a lower tax rate. If you read our report on double-cab van tax yesterday you may be able to guess where this is heading. A recent legal ruling could go some way to clarify the definition of a van for tax purposes. Clarity is always preferable, in [...]
WHEN is a van not a van? When a Judge says it's a car. In some respects it would be preferable if that were simply the worst joke in recorded history but the fact is it could cost some companies a fair amount in backdated double-cab van tax if they had appeals hingeing on this case. Without going into too much [...]
IT might come as a surprise but not all vans need to be big. Like the Vauxhall Corsavan for example. It can carry up to a 571kg payload in a 0.92 cubic metre load space. It can also tow up to an additional 1250kg. It is, in van terms, tiny but that doesn’t make it any less brilliant. To borrow [...]
NOT a van story as such but definitely something that could be immensely beneficial to anyone running a small business or SME. We all spend a lot of time using hand-held devices, especially if you use one to run your business. There are a lot of people whose business relies on being in constant contact with their customers. Fine if [...]
Fiat Professional scrappage Customers can save up to £13,500 on a new van Entire Fiat Professional range included in the new scheme Scrappage discount applies with any traded-in car or van registered before 31 December 2009 Scheme runs until 30 September 2017 ANOTHER day, another scrappage scheme. With the Fiat Professional scrappage scheme being announced that’s certainly how it feels [...]
New Ford Ranger Black Edition pickup launches at Frankfurt Motor Show Striking de-chromed exterior with black detailing Impressive specification as standard Limited edition of just 2,500 units THERE will be a new pickup on show when the Frankfurt Motor Show opens next week. The Ford Ranger Black Edition is coming. Based on the popular Limited series the Black Edition is [...]
Wide mix of vehicles available for both long and short term rental Ideally placed to access the south of England Bespoke vehicle fitting service also available WHO would have thought that Fareham could be the gateway to the south of England? It is if you’re looking to rent a van. Europcar UK has just announced the opening of the [...]
Encourages scrappage of older diesel vehicles against purchase of latest Euro 6 models Incentives of up to £2,000, on top of existing retail offers, according to model, available on new petrol and diesel models Vehicles traded in will be scrapped rather than sold on Offers available to owners of pre-Euro 5 diesel vehicles registered before 2010 VOLKSWAGEN has decided [...]
Next time you tuck into a cheese and pickle sandwich, or even pastrami on rye if you're feeling a bit adventurous, bear a thought for how that simple bread product made it to your hungry mouth. Bradford-based Tiffin Sandwiches think they have the perfect answer in the shape of the versatile Mercedes Sprinter. Tiffin Sandwiches are the UK’s largest independent [...]
