Van News Archive - 6/2010

LCV market is vital for economy
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British Car Auctions (BCA) has published The Used LCV Market Report 2010 which highlights the vital role LCV’s play in the UK’s economy. The report – authored by Professor Peter Cooke...
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Renault improves fleet services
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Renault has recently announced it will be rebranding its fleet department and introducing new schemes and initiatives from July this year. Renault Business fleet programme, as it will now be known,...
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Van segment drives commercial vehicles sales
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143,990 new commercial vehicles were registered in the European Union (EU) in May, with van sales carrying the upturn. Out of the 140,000 plus commercial vehicles registered in the month,...
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Ford Transit to run on hydrogen
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The class-leading Ford Transit will soon be running on hydrogen power as part of a project at Stansted Airport, London. The airport will be given a one week trial of...
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Citroen Nemo gets green light
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Industry insiders from AEA and Department for Transport say the use of frugal vans such as the Citroen Nemo should be encouraged and incentivised. The statement comes as a...
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Emergency Budget: No change in van markets
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The Association of Car Fleet Operators (AFCO) has reassured the industry that ‘there are no immediate or direct impacts on the van market’. With the VAT set to rise to 20...
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Citroen Business Centres benefit van drivers
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Citroen has recently welcomed three new dealers to its network of Business Centres – designed specifically to support commercial vehicle customers. The Business Centres were initially set up last year as...
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Ford Transit to go electric
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Ford has teamed up with a leading electric technology company to deliver an electric version of the Transit Connect to the UK in summer 2011. Ford says the Transit Connect...
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Commercial vehicle production rises in May
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The Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders (SMMT) reveals that commercial vehicle production rose for the seventh consecutive month in May. The commercial vehicle production increase of 129 per cent to...
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Fiat and Citroen sell for charity
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Fiat’s popular Doblo Cargo was among the plethora of vehicles being sold at BCA Bridgewater, Somerset for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Over 400 vehicles were sold at the football-themed event,...
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Peugeot and Citroen dominate van security awards
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The winners of the 2010 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards have been revealed, with Peugeot and Citroen both making the top three van manufacturers and netting class wins. The seventh...
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Ford convoy drives Belarus volunteers
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A convoy of Ford commercial vehicles has embarked on a 1000-mile journey to Belarus to aid the refurbishment of a local school. The fleet consists of six Ford Transits, a...
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2011 Commercial Vehicle Show confirmed
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The Commercial Vehicle Show is set for a 2011 return from 12-14 April. 400 exhibitors are already confirmed for the event, which will take place at the Birmingham NEC across two...
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Electric-Peugeot van range on show
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The Peugeot electric range has been showcased at the Zero Emission Arrive ‘N’ Drive event in front of fleet managers from across the UK. Allied Electric, who exhibited at the event...
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Renault extends electric initiative
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To support the 2011 launch of their first electric vehicle, the Kangoo Van, Renault is planning to set up unique training courses to help electric-drivers reap the benefits from their...
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May sees positive rise in van sales
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New van registrations in the UK were up 32% to 17,025 in May, an SMMT report has recently revealed. In what has been hard times for the motor industry as...
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Citroen Nemo chosen for overall efficiency
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Central Auto Supplies (CAS) has recently taken delivery of 41 Citroen Nemo and two Citroen Relay vans in a bid to cut running costs and improve their green credentials. The...
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Leading company opts for Vauxhall Corsavan Sportive
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One of Scotland’s leading solicitor estate agents has taken delivery of 24 Vauxhall Corsavan Sportives for use in its commercial fleet. Aberdein Considine stated they were looking for a...
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Vauxhall load up the Vivaro with extra tech
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Upgrades aimed at improving operator safety and value for money will be ofered on Vauxhall's Vivaro van range. The Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive will now offer as much as £700 worth of...
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Renault shift Trafic to France
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It has been reported that Renault’s next generation Trafic van will be produced in Sandouville France, despite original plans to build in Luton. This move would be to the cost...
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Citroen strikes 850-van fleet deal
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Citroen has signed a deal to provide 850 commercial vehicles as part of a fleet renewal programme for PH Jones. The property maintenance and utility metering company is taking delivery of...
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Lions on the move in Ford Transit
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A long wheelbase Ford Transit is the vehicle of choice for the Lions of Bath event – part of the city’s ‘World Heritage’ promotion. The Ford Transit will provide transport for...
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