Technology plays its part in fleet management

By |2021-06-10T10:20:11+01:00June 10th, 2021|Business Van Awards, Business Van Of The Year, Van News|

THERE’S a lot to think about when running a fleet of vans, not just in the admin but while the vehicles are out on the road as well. That’s where fleet management and tracking systems can really help out. Tracking and telematics reduces costs and helps to optimise vehicle operations. For a start, telematics allow you to track your fleet [...]

D-Max raises the bar

By |2021-05-27T12:11:08+01:00May 27th, 2021|Business Van Of The Year, Van News|

ON the lookout for a pick-up? There’s never been more to choose from in the UK with most of the major manufacturers having something in their line up. Business Vans may have narrowed the choice down a little picking the all-New Isuzu D-Max as the winner of the 2021 Business Vans Best Pick-up award. It’s a model that raises the [...]

Business Van 2020 awards – Book your place now

By |2020-02-11T12:51:46+00:00February 11th, 2020|Business Van Of The Year, Van News|

THIS year has seen the largest number of entries for our Business Van Awards with 12 categories being contested. You can see the full list of categories below and now the independent judges panel has made its decision and on Thursday 19th March at the superb London venue The Brewery the winners will be revealed. Click here to book tickets.  It [...]

Best Large Trades Van – Volkswagen Transporter T28 low roof 2.0 TDI

By |2019-04-05T14:17:38+01:00April 5th, 2019|Business Van Of The Year|

Despite just 102hp from the 2.0-litre TDI motor, the Transporter’s 250Nm of torque makes light work of shifting away from the traffic lights up to legal urban speeds aided and abetted by a comparatively sylph-like gross weight of just 2,800kgs. Compact it may be, but most business users will be satisfied with a 5,800-litre load volume even in this low [...]

Best Van Leasing – LeasePlan

By |2019-03-27T09:32:45+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

Great product and service offering needs to be consolidated by a great support structure, which is exactly what LeasePlan has established. It is constantly looking to refine its proposition – with the recent expansion of our LCV repairer network serving a prime example. Other key measures in the past 12 months alone, include the development and roll-out of a LCV [...]

Best Small Trades Van – Citroen Berlingo Blue HDi 100

By |2019-04-09T15:28:14+01:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

New Berlingo Van builds on the solid reputation of the previous model, which established a strong reputation for reliability. It features some of the lowest fuel consumption in its class and will feature new downsized Euro 6.2 petrol and diesel engines later this year. New Berlingo Van is available in two lengths, M and XL and with payloads between 667kg [...]

Best Mid-Term Van Rental Award – Northgate plc

By |2019-03-27T15:57:54+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

By working with Northgate, businesses are given access to a comprehensive range of vehicles that can be supplied to match any requirement. From electricians needing just one or two vehicles to large blue chip organisations that require hundreds, we have the capacity to supply vans to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Northgate’s streamlined processes allow it to bring new [...]

Best Manufacturer Conversion Programme – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

By |2019-03-27T15:57:42+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Converter Recognition scheme went fully live in July 2017, underpinning the brand’s existing and successful ‘Engineered to Go’ and ‘Engineered for You’ programmes. Making the buying process much easier for customers, with servicing and aftersales support now available in one place, the new Converter Recognition programme will also extend the range of off-the-shelf and bespoke conversions on [...]

Best Used Van Programme – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

By |2019-03-27T15:57:28+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

VW’s used van scheme - also known as Das Welt Auto - gives buyers the same peace of mind when buying a used van as a new along with the same high quality interaction with sales staff. Peace of mind also comes from a comprehensive Volkswagen Warranty and full Roadside Assistance. The Das Welt Auto Approved Used Commercial Vehicle programme [...]

Best Van Funding – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

By |2019-03-27T15:57:03+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

Through Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Financial Services, VW can offer customers a variety of funding options to suit their business. Especially for SMEs, choosing and finding vans in the right way can have a huge impact on cash flow and business finances. VW has a website with simple explanations, a finance calculator and 72 Van Centres with dedicated finance managers who [...]

Best short-term Van Rental – Europcar

By |2019-03-27T15:56:30+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

Europcar is a genuine commercial vehicle rental company and  does everything from daily rental to longer term usage, all accessible at just four hours notice, across the UK, with a truly diverse fleet, encompassing everything from core vans such as CDV, SWB and LWB to Chapter 8 equipped vehicles, crew vans and 4x4 pick-ups. With a goal to provide the [...]

Best Crew Van – Volkswagen Kombi T30 SWB 2.0 TDI manual low roof startline

By |2019-03-27T15:56:11+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

There are many vans in this segment but none, the Transit apart, can claim cult status among private owners thanks to successive generations of the camper conversions. Volkswagen's Transporter Kombi is best-described as part-van and part-people carrier. It's based on the company's commercial vehicle, retaining sliding side doors and large rear opening, but has the interior fittings of a car. For [...]

Best Green Van – Citroen Berlingo Electric L1 635 LX

By |2019-03-27T15:55:52+00:00March 27th, 2019|Business Van Awards 2019, Business Van Of The Year|

Are we starting to see a swing towards electric delivery vans? With range increasing all the time, the attraction of an EV for deliveries around town is gathering pace. More manufacturers are releasing electric commercial vehicles and the Citroen might not be the cheapest but it offers a payload of 636kg and load volume of 3.3m3, going up to 3.7m3 [...]

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