Mercedes’ cleaner new diesel engine to keep vans competitive

By |2016-02-15T17:11:11+00:00February 15th, 2016|Van News|

New Mercedes 2.0 diesel engine for vans and cars 2.0-litre instead of 2.15 litres Power raised from 170 to 195hp Emissions and CO2 cut by 13% All exhaust treatments now part of engine assembly not on vehicle First all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel engine 17% (34kg) lighter and more compact 4th-generation common rail injection Lower noise level and outstanding vibration comfort MERCEDES' cleaner new diesel [...]

Northgate predict big changes in 2016 van market

By |2016-01-21T17:42:55+00:00January 21st, 2016|Van management, Van News|

MARK Goss of flexible van hire specialists Northgate Vehicle Hire predicts the coming 12 months is set to be an interesting period for the van market. Why? Well he believes that new legislation and technology will play a major part in shaping driver habits and preferences. As Northgate predict big changes, two key areas he centres on are emissions and connectivity [...]

Know and respect your AdBlue to avoid grinding to a halt

By |2015-10-30T09:15:53+00:00October 29th, 2015|Van Advice, Van News|

THINK that AdBlue is just a diesel fuel additive put in when your vehicle is serviced? Well, you’re wrong. If your vehicle is Euro 6 compliant, it is a necessary fluid which is used with the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to reduce the exhaust emissions. How does it work? you might ask. Well basically, what AdBlue does is converts more [...]

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