Ford’s ECOnetic low CO2 technology is coming to Ford’s most popular commercial vehicle icon, the Ford Transit. On sale later this year, the new Transit ECOnetic is based on the front-wheel drive Transit 280 panel van with short wheelbase and 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi engine. Target fuel economy is 39.2mpg*, while average CO2 emissions are a best in class 189 g/km.
A Birmingham company that makes the advanced aluminium alloy chassis for the stunning Morgan Aero 8 has turned to Mercedes-Benz to drive its own business forward.
Radshape Sheet Metal chose a new Mercedes Sprinter to deliver its precision-engineered components to the manufacturer of the iconic British sports car.
Read moreFive years’ free servicing until end of June
How many miles do you drive in five years? Fifty thousand? One hundred thousand?
In a new SsangYong you can drive for a quarter of a million miles and not have to worry about a warranty claim. Now even better value for money, SsangYong Kyron, Rexton and Rodius models from South Korea now come with a five year or 250,000 mile warranty (whichever comes first).
Read moreMajor financial, environmental and productivity benefits have been gained with a new fleet of Citroën Berlingo vans just in service with Hewer Facilities Management Ltd (Hewer FM). The 35 Berlingo LX 1.6HDi 90hp L1 850 vans just delivered to the Gloucester-headquartered company are also finished in a striking all-new black livery with red sign writing.
Significant rise in fleet & lease values
Data from BCA’s monthly Pulse report shows that average values for light commercials have continued to climb in 2009. Over £400 was added to the average value in March as buyers continued to compete strongly for stock.
Many businesses are struggling this year, and the majority have experienced falling sales. That is not the case however for van styling experts Vanstyle, who have seen their company grow and grow over the last 12 months.
Vanstyle, who specialise in van accessories and modifications, are bucking the current economic trend by reporting growing sales. [...]
With the special offers from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles this Spring, including fixed price service plans and some of the best, flexible finance options around, there has never been an easier or more affordable time to buy a Volkswagen Caddy, Caddy Maxi, Transporter or Crafter van.
A strong first quarter performance has seen Citroën take an 8.05 per cent share of the up to 3.5 tonne GVW LCV market. During the first quarter of 2009, Citroën’s LCV sales of 4,008 units also enabled the company to regain third place in the up to 3.5 tonne GVW sector.
Read moreFrom yesterday, all Defender 110 Station Wagons featuring the Utility Pack will gain a classification change from M1 passenger carrying to N1 Light Commercial Vehicle. With a payload capability in excess of 1,000kg, the Defender 110 Utility Wagon also meets requirements to be classified as a light goods vehicle for VAT purposes should the usage be commercial.
Read moreSherwood Truck and Van go the extra mile to help specialist freight customer maximise their profits with a state-of-the-art, super-lightweight vehicle
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