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Van News Archive - 8/2010

One in five would consider an electric van: One in five commercial vehicle operators would consider buying an electric van, according to insurance retailer Swinton Commercial. Swinton Commercial surveyed 1,200 online customers about their next purchase, of which 19...; Read More >>

Van sales to be boosted by 60-plate: Van sales will rocket next month with the introduction of the 60-plate, according to BCA (British Car Auctions). With the average van value currently standing at £4,112 - over £500 less...; Read More >>

Fiat Professional helps converters with new website: Fiat Professional has just launched a new website to give technical and practical assistance to conversion companies using its vans as a base vehicle. Fiat Professional – the commercial vehicle...; Read More >>

Citroen promises a Super September: Citroen is celebrating the arrival of the 60-plate next month with Super September contract hire rates on selected Berlingo models. Citroen Contract Motoring (CCM) has made the Berlingo 1.6HDi 75hp L1...; Read More >>

Ford goes wireless for electric launch: Ford has embraced wireless technology to advance its lithium-ion battery systems for the Transit Connect Electric. The wireless technology collects and sends data from electric vehicles undergoing real-world testing to a...; Read More >>

Citroen Ready to Run with expanded vehicle range: Citroen has expanded its Ready to Run vehicle range with the introduction of new Relay-based Plant & Go plant carriers, designed to suit the requirements of the landscaping, ground maintenance,...; Read More >>

UK van production surges in July: UK commercial vehicle production grew in July, and was the only sector to do so according to a report from the Society of Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This increase in production...; Read More >>

Revised Ford Transit Minibus breaks cover: Ford has unveiled the new and improved 14-seat Transit Minibus, as well as revealing payload enhancements on larger 17-seat models. The 14-seat Transit Minibus is fitted with a 2.4-litre TDCi...; Read More >>

Ford releases safer, lighter Transit Tipper: Ford has released a new version of the UK’s best-selling tipper van, the Ford One Stop Shop Transit Tipper. After listening to customer’s operational concerns as part of the One...; Read More >>

Ford announces more affordable Transit models: Ford has announced new Leader models of the Transit and Transit Connect, which offer private van drivers the market-leading nameplate at an even more affordable price. These new models come in...; Read More >>

FTA praises large van drivers: The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has recognised commercial vehicle operators for their ‘exemplary safety records.’ This was brought up by Mark Cartwright of the FTA in a discussion regarding the safety...; Read More >>

Help for Heroes supported by Vauxhall Vivaro: The Vivaro van, built in Luton, has been dressed in Help for Heroes livery and graphics and will assist fundraisers on a two-week tour of the UK to collect funds...; Read More >>

Citroen delivers Berlingo van fleet: Earlier this year a deal was signed to supply the panel vans to FPS on two-year, 100,000 mile contract hire agreements. Adorned with a striking pepper mint body colour and FPS...; Read More >>

Vauxhall Corsavan adds Start/Stop: The Corsa supermini-based van features a 75PS 1.3 CDTi engine capable of returning 70.6mpg on the combined cycle and reduced emissions of just 105g/km. Vauxhall has added Start/Stop technology to the...; Read More >>

More growth for vans in July: New van registrations continued to grow in July, revealed the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 17,309 new vans were sold last month, an increase of over 25 per cent...; Read More >>

Ford helps drivers save fuel, money: Ford has joined forces with AA DriveTech to offer the Econo Driver Training course; fuel economy tuition for Econo Check customers. As part of the Econo Check programme, vehicles are...; Read More >>

Ford Transit retains market lead: The Ford Transit was once again the best-selling van in the medium commercial vehicle sector according to the Society of Manufacturers and Trader (SMMT). The Ford Transit totalled 3,905...; Read More >>

Vauxhall expands MasterFit centres: Vauxhall has expanded its network of MasterFit Premier Service Centres (PSCs) to demonstrate its commitment to commercial vehicle operators. PSCs were introduced by Vauxhall to help minimise the time vans...; Read More >>

Fiat supplies Aston with fleet: Fiat has announced that it has agreed a fleet deal with Premier League football club Aston Villa. As part of the tie-up – which kicked off on Monday - Fiat will...; Read More >>

Peugeot extends LCV warranty: Peugeot has extended the warranty on all of its LCVs bought since 1 July this year to 100,000 miles. The Peugeot LCV range, which includes the Bipper, Partner, Expert and...; Read More >>

EV infrastructure receives government boost: The Government has announced that six successful bidders for electric vehicle charging infrastructure will share £660,000 match funding. Three councils in Yorkshire and the West Midlands, a community group in the...; Read More >>

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