Van News Archive - 9/2010

Peugeot vans benefit from new frugal drivetrains
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Peugeot has announced that it will introduce a range of Euro 5 diesel engines across its light commercial vehicle line-up. The revisions will take place over the next 12 months and...
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Ford’s Fiestavan, Transit Connect meet emission targets
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Ford has revealed that 2011 models of the Fiestavan and Transit Connect will be available with Euro V-compliant powertrains. Not only do all 2011 Fiestavan engines meet Euro V emission...
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Citroen cleans up Berlingo panel van
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Citroen has revised the Euro 4-compliant 1.6-litre HDi engines in the Berlingo, with the emphasis firmly on reducing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy. Available in two power variations, 75bhp and...
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Renault delivers charitable Master fleet
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Renault recently delivered 16 New Master vans to the Age UK charity, which is dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly. The company says it is a ‘real privilege’...
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Citroen to exhibit Ready to Run range at Glassex
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Citroen will showcase its comprehensive range of Ready to Run LCVs on its stand at the Interbuild/Glassex Show in Birmingham’s NEC, 17 – 20 October. Citroen’s Ready to Run range is...
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Fiat Doblo Cargo named International Van of the Year
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The Fiat Doblo Cargo was awarded the title of International Van of the Year 2011 this week at an award ceremony in Hanover, Germany. Judged by a 24-strong panel of...
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Renault reveals pricing for Kangoo Z.E
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Renault has revealed that its all-electric Kangoo Z.E van will be priced at £16,990 excluding VAT when it hits the market next year. This means that, with the VAT increase in...
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Ford Transit Connect the first of five electric LCVs
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Ford’s Transit Connect Electric made its debut at the 2010 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany this week, where the company initiated its electric vehicles plan for Europe. When released...
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Citroen Nemo ‘most economical’ for third year
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The Citroen Nemo was named the UK’s Most Economical Van at the Fleet World MPG Marathon last week for a third consecutive year. Driven by John Kendall, with co-driver Dr. Paul...
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Peugeot enters van conversion market
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Peugeot has entered the competitive van conversion market with two new versions of the Boxer van. As part of the French company’s One-Stop-Shop conversion programme, two Single Cabs and two Crew...
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Renault outlines Zero Emission strategy
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Renault’s Zero Emission strategy, which ultimately aims to bring clean, electric vehicles to the mass market, was founded in 2008. The first of four vehicles to be produced under this...
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Hybrid kit released for LCVs
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A hybrid retrofit kit, designed for panel vans such as the Vauxhall Combo and Ford Transit, has been released by a UK-based firm. Ashwoods Automotive is the company behind...
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Renault parades Z.E vehicles at The Mall
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Renault was one of the manufacturers to exhibit its greenest vehicles at The Prince of Wales’ Start Eco Car Spectacular on The Mall, London on Sunday. Renault’s charge into the zero-emission...
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Ford to focus on diesel power
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Ford says that it will continue to concentrate on diesel power as it believes it is still the best option for commercial vehicle operators. Speaking about the expected influx of electric...
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Ford extends Transit chassis cab line-up
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Ford has introduced a new more fuel efficient Transit chassis cab, designed especially for motorhome converters. Available in three difference wheelbases – 3.3m, 3.75m and 3.95m - the Transit Motorhome Chassis...
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Ford Transit continues to dominate
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The Ford Transit came out on top of its respective LCV segment in August, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In what was another good month for...
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Citroen gains highest ever market share
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Citroen saw its commercial vehicle sales rocket in August, to ensure it gained one of its highest ever market share figures. Citroen’s LCV sales surged by 66.09 per cent last month...
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Fiat launches improved commercial vehicle website
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Fiat Professional – the commercial vehicle arm of Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) – has launched a new website, with the focus on improving content and ease of operation. Among the new...
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Fiat lauded for green technology
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Fiat has received another green accolade, this time for its eco:DRIVE fuel-saving technology. Fiat’s eco:Drive technology – available on commercial vehicles fitted with the Blue&Me platform –scooped the Green Development award...
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Ford vans benefit from MirrorNavi option
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Ford has released the MirrorNavi satellite navigation and rear view mirror system for commercial vehicles. MirrorNavi replaces the original rear view mirror and has been specially designed so drivers can see...
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Ford predicts strong van sales
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Ford believes that sub-3.5 tonne LCV sales figures will continue to improve over the next two years. The Blue Oval company predicts that figures will be up at least 10 per...
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Land Rover launches global initiative
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Land Rover and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies [IFRC] have joined forces to launch a new global initiative; Reaching Vulnerable People Around the World. As part...
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