CITROEN’S range of ready-bodied conversions received a well-deserved boost at the CV Show, with the addition of a Citroen Ready to Run Relay car transporter conversion built by conversions specialist Advanced KFS. Based on the Relay ‘Back-to-Back’ cab, which is already used for a wide variety of custom-built conversions, it is combined with a sturdy galvanised ladder-frame chassis and a [...]
THE new Peugeot Expert Long, the biggest Expert van, made its debut on the company's stand at the CV Show 2017. This addition to the Expert range boasts a load floor length of 2,862mm - 350mm more than the load floor of Standard models and a massive 700mm longer than in the shortest Compact variant! Use the clever Moduwork load-through flap in [...]
FOLLOWING the successful reveal of the EV80 at the CV Show last year, LDV chose Birmingham, the NEC and this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show to reveal its next electric model - the LDV EG10. Unlike the EV80 which is basically an electric version of the former Maxus van, this is an all-new people mover. Available in two models - Flagship and Elite - [...]
RENAULT displayed the new Renault Alaskan pick-up with a lifestyle look on its stand at the CV show, but in a conversation with Renault Pro+ executives on the eve of the show we found out that a UK launch date is still some way off. The Alaskan is the sister pick-up to the already launched Nissan Navara and Mercedes X-Class, which [...]
MITSUBISHI showcased its new Special Vehicle Projects programme with the debut of the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP at the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show. SVP will cater for Mitsubishi customers who want exclusive, highly distinctive vehicles, as these models will be produced in small volumes, with significant changes to the exterior design and specific colour options. Inspired by the even-tougher looking [...]
WHALE TANKERS, the waste tanker specialists, had this funky-looking adapted Ford Ranger CityWhale3 on show at the CV Show. Built by French body specialists Baroclean, the Ranger has been designed for urban and city park jetting applications. Based on the Ford Ranger, the CityWhale3 tank comes with a 1200-litre tank with fixed partition: Cylindrical sludge tank – 800 litres Water [...]
Key points of Ford Transit Customer Plug-in Hybrid range extender van Dunton-developed Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid van capable of full electric operation for most inner-city use Five fleets selected in first wave of confirmed participants for plug-in hybrid van trial New London-based Ford Smart Mobility trial designed to explore how vans could contribute to air quality improvements, whilst boosting [...]
CITROEN chose the CV Show in Birmingham for the world premiere of two new Tricolore bike race show vans, which are part of the 70th birthday celebrations of its iconic Type H van. These two vans, a Type H and new Dispatch have been converted into mobile bicycle maintenance workshops, but they can also be transformed into units for clothing at [...]
NOW the latest award-winning Hilux and Proace are firmly established in the UK commercial market, the introduction of new Toyota Trade Plus and Toyota Authorised Converter programmes should help widen the focus of Toyota’s LCV range. Announced to coincide with the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show, at the NEC, Birmingham, these commercial programmes will offer both standard conversions and bespoke business [...]
BASSADONE Automotive, the UK importer and distributor of SsangYong 4x4 cars and light commercials, has been revealed as the new importer for DFSK, the Chinese micro van brand , at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017. A new company, Vehicle Import & Distribution Ltd, has been set up for the official importer for DFSK. Overseen by operations director Doug Lincoln, like Ssangyong [...]
IT is almost time for the doors to open for the Commercial Vehicle Show 2017. The CV Show is at the Birmingham NEC from 25-27 April. Dubbed the best attended, largest and the most comprehensive road transport and commercial vehicle event held in Britain, the CV Show provides truck and van operators with a far greater choice than any other exhibition serving [...]
CAUGHT short and nowhere to go? Need to wash your grimy hands but there are no facilities? These are just some of the issues faced by construction firms operating in remote locations. But supplying such facilities is exactly what Cartwright Conversions does. The mobile welfare vehicle specialist supports construction firms operating in remote locations with essential amenities such as washing, toilets, [...]
THIS looks pretty useful for small van fleet managers: it’s a new app from FleetCheck to carry out essential commercial vehicle safety checks. The new Walkaround Check App will be launched at the CV Show 2017 on 25 April. Designed for vans, the Walkaround Check App creates the means to schedule, carry out, confirm, follow-up and audit all kinds of [...]
ALREADY proving their worth in cars and trucks, it's vans next for 360° camera system safety says the SMMT. It's a logical progression, with a record four million-plus vans now on our roads and increasing calls for fleet operators to be fully accountable, especially in the burgeoning home delivery sector, onboard imaging could soon be seen as essential for both road [...]
New Toyota LCV strategy: New LCV training programme New LCV business centres Central LCV helpdesk THE CV Show 2016 saw the return of Toyota with the new Proace van and Hilux pick-up to shout about. But there was more than new product with a new man at the helm, Gareth Matthews – there’s plans for a new Toyota LCV strategy too. Business Vans [...]
