Energy giant’s smart installer choice is 500-van Transit Custom fleet

By |2017-09-22T10:31:17+01:00September 22nd, 2017|Van News|

500-van Transit Custom fleet order Energy giant SSE to take delivery of 507 Transit Customs Mobile workshop facilities for smart meter installation teams ENERGY supplier SSE has switched on to Ford for its army of smart meter installers, with a specially equipped 500-van Transit Custom fleet being delivered. The first of the strikingly liveried Transit Customs are already hitting the [...]

Electric-drive Transit Custom PHEV van makes dynamic debut

By |2017-09-07T16:50:39+01:00September 7th, 2017|Van News|

Transit Custom PHEV Transit Custom PHEV planned for 2019 commercial production Advanced plug-in hybrid design offers emission-free electric range of over 31 miles Uses only electric motor for propulsion  Ford EcoBoost petrol engine to recharge batteries as a range extender for total range over 310 miles London fleet trial supported by Transport for London and key city-based businesses Explores how telematics [...]

Ford Transit production boosted to meet customer demand in Europe

By |2017-09-04T11:22:19+01:00September 4th, 2017|Van News|

Transit production boost Ford Otosan joint venture invests $52 million in Kocaeli manufacturing site, Turkey  Production capacity for Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models Increase by 40,000 units to 330,000 vehicles per year To satisfy growing demand in Europe New Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models to be launched later this year Advanced Plug-in Hybrid version to follow in [...]

New-look Ford Transit Custom revealed

By |2017-07-14T10:26:56+01:00July 13th, 2017|Van News|

New-look Transit Custom New look inside and out More driver assistance systems to boost safety ECOnetic version offering 148g/km CO2 emissions and 49.6 mpg Starts production in late 2017 for customer delivery from early 2018 Zero-emission capable Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) derivative to launch in 2019     A NEW-look Ford Transit Custom has been revealed, with more safety kit and [...]

Vans demand dips but pick-ups keep rising as market levels

By |2017-04-06T12:08:06+01:00April 6th, 2017|Van News|

March and Q1 2017 vans <3.5T and LCVs to 6T Light commercial vehicle market declines marginally in March, falling -0.9% following record 2016. Demand for pick-ups continues upward trend, rising 23.0% in the month. 97,970 vans registered in Q1 – a slight decline of -0.9% over the same period last year. VANS demand dips but pick-ups keep rising as the [...]

Ford adds side-wind stability aid for Transit and Custom

By |2017-02-28T11:57:42+00:00February 28th, 2017|Van News|

Side-wind aid for Transit and Custom Ford-developed system monitors sensors 100 times per second If a gust is detected, system carefully applies the brakes on one side to help the driver stay in lane Side Wind Stabilisation fitted as standard to all new Transit and Transit Custom vehicles AS winter storms hit, whatever their name, strong gusting winds provide an additional [...]

‘Something for everyone’ Transit Custom is Glass’s Used Van Hero

By |2017-01-13T15:04:16+00:00January 13th, 2017|Van Chooser, Van News|

TRANSIT Custom is Glass's Used Van Hero for January  - because it's good looking and is available in a wide range of efficient and powerful engines and trims that offer something for everyone. So what are the key points? Why a hero? Great product, comprehensive range and wide dealer network When was it on sale? Replaced the old Transit 260/280 and [...]

Ford pledges hybrid Transit Custom in two years as diesel curbs spread

By |2017-01-05T15:28:11+00:00January 5th, 2017|Van News|

Ford's electric future Ford confirms seven of 13 new global electrified vehicles coming in next five years, including Transit Custom plug-in hybrid Company testing EV prototypes this year in Europe and US cities Fully electric SUV with range of at least 300 miles planned Investing £568 million and adding 700 direct new jobs in Flat Rock (Michigan) Assembly Plant for electrified and autonomous [...]

Striking 400-van Transit Custom Colour Edition sure to turn heads

By |2016-12-01T13:21:02+00:00December 1st, 2016|Van Chooser, Van News|

Striking new Transit Custom variants Eye-catching looks with impressive capability Vibrant contrasts for one-tonne van market Four striking colour schemes with contrasting roof, mirrors and skid plate 17-inch black alloy wheels Sport series with signature twin stripes now available in eight bodystyles FORD has revealed exclusive new variants of the Transit Custom one-tonne van for independent businesses and artisans who want to stand [...]

Citroen Dispatch 2.0 HDi 120 Enterprise: Good enough for class honours fight

By |2017-01-27T14:01:56+00:00December 1st, 2016|Citroen, Van Chooser, Van News|

Citroen Dispatch 2.0 HDi 120 Enterprise What is it? The Citroen Dispatch is Citroen’s all-new van to take on established rivals such as the Ford Transit Custom and Volkswagen Transporter. Brand new from the ground up, the Citroen and sister vans the Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace,  share the same EMP2 platform and are offered in the same wide variety, including [...]

Ford Transit tops European and global sales league for cargo vans

By |2016-10-25T14:04:58+01:00October 25th, 2016|Van News|

FORD Transit tops the European and global sales league for cargo vans in 2015, with nearly 400,000 vans registered according to IHS Markit registration data. Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, global product development, and chief technical officer, said: “We are focused on building our clear global leadership in trucks, vans and commercial vehicles. “While other manufacturers only offer their van [...]

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