BCA’s figures show that average values for Mitsubishi L200 and Ford Ranger models (at three years and 60K miles) have recovered well since the turn of the year, but still remain behind the market peak values seen earlier in 2008. At the very bottom of the market, average L200 values were below £4,000, while Ranger models were just above £3,000. Both models have added around £1,500 on average since the end of last year and outperformed expected guide values in March.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
SWEDISH POST DELIVERS WITH FIAT FIORINO
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Fiat Group Automobiles and Posten, the Swedish Post Office, have just signed an agreement for the supply of 3,000 Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJet vans with 6-speed Comfort-matic semi-automatic transmissions.
The first vehicle of the fleet was handed over today, (11 June), by Lorenzo Sistino, CEO of Fiat Automobiles and Fiat Professional, to Andreas Falkenmark, CEO of Posten, at its Headquarters in Stockholm. With over 30,000 employees, Posten is one of the largest companies in Sweden, and is famous throughout the world for the quality of its service.
Read morePEUGEOT BOXER VANS TAKE UP FRONT LINE DUTIES WITH THE NORTHUMBRIA POLICE FORCE
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Reinforced Peugeot vans take up front line duties with Northumbria Police
12 4-tonne Boxer vans from Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operations division to be used by officers on crowd control duties
Standard vans converted with reinforced bodywork, glass and tyres, plus hi-visibility markings, lights and sirens
Peugeot vans featuring reinforced bodywork, glass and tyres are to take up front line duties protecting officers at Northumbria Police.
The twelve 4-tonne Boxer vans supplied by Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operations division will be used as Police Support Unit (PSU) carriers and will transport officers tasked with maintaining public order and crowd control at events such as parades, demonstrations and football matches. They will also be deployed in the event of civil emergencies, working in partnership with other ‘blue light’ services.
Each vehicle is on 24 hour standby, and is specially designed to carry specialised kit that includes protective shields, helmets, uniforms, communications equipment, fire extinguishers and first aid. They will each spend up to five years and around 100,000 miles with the Force’s six Area Command Units from Berwick in the north to Sunderland in the south and Hexham in the west.
The Boxers will also form the force’s front line mutual aid resource, meaning that if Northumbria is called upon to assist another police force, these vehicles will be the ones despatched, and could therefore end up working across the UK, if required.
Read moreLDV/Connaught Collaboration for Viable Low Carbon Vehicle Production in the UK
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Connaught, the British low carbon technology specialists, is working with representatives at LDV, the Midlands based van manufacturer, to support their desire to achieve a viable future for the company and a swift return to production.
Established in 2003 Connaught Engineering was formed with a vision of delivering Carbon Neutral Transportation and an industry focused board and management team were recruited.
The business is focussing on products that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in the commercial vehicle sector, within which LDV operates.
The first product to market developed by Connaught is the patented HYBRID+ system, a KERS technology that is proven in independent tests to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 24.7% on diesel engines. A number of blue chip companies in the UK have undertaken trials of this retrofit technology.
The opportunity to fit HYBRID+ to the LDV platforms offers a unique business case for LDV, in supplementing the company’s already green credentials, with a production ready hybrid variant suitable for installation across the range.
Read moreChrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group announced today that they have finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a “new” Chrysler that has the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete effectively on a global scale. The new Chrysler will begin operations immediately.
As part of the alliance, Fiat will contribute to Chrysler its world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-sized cars, allowing the company to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles increasingly in demand by consumers. Chrysler will also benefit from Fiat’s management expertise in business turnaround and access to Fiat’s international distribution network with particular focus on Latin America and Russia.
Read moreFIAT PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OUTPERFORM UK GUIDE VALUES
Thursday, July 30th, 2009Fiat Professional commercial vehicles reinforced its strong showing in the used vehicle market last week during an auction at BCA Measham. ‘Hammer’ prices significantly outperformed CAP valuations, with an overall average of 124.4% of the guide values.
A number of Fiat Professional products including; Doblo Cargo, Ducato Maxi, Ducato 33, Fiorino Cargo and Scudo were offered, with all entries attracting brisk bidding both in the hall and live online.
The results versus CAP ‘clean’ per model version were as follows:
Doblo Maxi = 117%
Ducato 33 = 130%
Fiorino Cargo = 121%
Scudo Panorama = 144%
Scudo Van = 110%
FORD TRANSIT EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES JOIN NORTHERN GAS
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Ford has been selected to provide 134 Ford Transit-based emergency response vehicles for Northern Gas Networks (NGN). Key to NGN’s decision was the Ford Transit’s ability to accommodate on-board power systems.
Each vehicle is crewed by two engineers and is part of an emergency response and repair service covering NGN’s 23,000-mile network of gas pipes. To equip the vehicles for their role, power-conversion systems in the form of under-floor generators and compressors, power-tools, workbenches and racking are fitted.
The emergency response vehicles are based on Ford Transit 350 medium-wheelbase, high-roof models, powered by 2.4-litre 140PS diesel engines driving the rear wheels. Rear-wheel drive is preferred by United Utilities for onboard power conversions, which NGN requires primarily to enable road-drilling.
PRICING ANNOUNCED FOR NEW FORD TRANSIT ECONETIC
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009•New Ford Transit ECOnetic priced at £18,095
•Supplement of just £290 over base model
•Based on Transit 280 SWB Van with 2.2-litre 115PS Duratorq TDCi
•Combined fuel economy of 39.2mpg*, (average 189g/km CO2)
•Stage V emissions option available
•Available to order now
NEW CITROËN BERLINGO 725 L2 CREW VAN – CARRY 5 PEOPLE AND A LOAD
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009The Citroën Berlingo range is set to be further expanded with the 1st July launch of the five-seat Berlingo 725 L2 Crew Van, which meets all HM Revenue & Customs requirements for a van and is therefore VAT-reclaimable. The new Berlingo 725 L2 Crew Van offers a unique combination of up to five seats, a 716kg payload, exceptional 1,320/1,805mm load length and a class-leading 2.4/3.35cu.m load compartment.
