The European Commission today proposed a tough new law to cut average CO2 emissions from vans. Industry remains committed to the continued reduction of road transport emissions and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders now urges European policy-makers to make the legal framework more supportive and realistic in a move towards a low carbon economy.
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Motor industry suggests revision to van CO2 legislation
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Nissan NV200 available from November
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009NV200: SPACIOUS AND FLEXIBLE
Nissan’s compact NV200 brings news levels of space, comfort and practicality to the small van market. It also delivers greater levels of versatility as the LCV model is just one of three distinctly different variations on the theme to be sold globally: joining the van is a functional Combi version, and they will be joined by a comfortable Family version in 2010.
“Europe’s small van market is extremely competitive. To succeed, a van needs to be compact on the outside but roomy inside with a design that’s both stylish and practical. It needs to be affordable to buy and have low operating costs. It must to be easy to drive and it needs to be flexible. NV200 is all those things, but sets new standards for interior space in such a compact body.”
Simon Thomas, Nissan’s European Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing
At a glance
Range of three practical vehicles
• Roomiest cargo carrier in small van class
• Functional seven seat Combi version
• Comfortable seven seat Family model to follow
Sliding side doors for ease of entry
Economical petrol and diesel engines
Low cost of ownership
Global model for multiple regions
Van prices march on in September
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Van prices continued to rise in September as BCA recorded yet another strong month of average values. Following strong demand in the LCV sector during August, September has followed suit with average values rising to £3,862.
Once again average values for fleet & lease and dealer part-exchange vans rose, and although values for nearly-new vans slipped by £227, this appears to have been driven by model mix. Following last months pattern, all three sectors achieved over 100% of CAP values.
Read moreNEW JOBS CREATED BY NEW VOLKSWAGEN VAN CENTRE IN CHELMSFORD
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Volkswagen’s nationwide network of dedicated Van Centres has expanded again following the official opening of a new Van Centre in Chelmsford, Essex. The standalone site offers the full range of new and used vans and people carriers from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, plus a fully equipped workshop and parts service.
VW Van CentresThe new Volkswagen Van Centre Chelmsford is owned and operated by Inchcape Retail and represents an investment of £1.4 million, with the good news that it has already created 12 new jobs with another eight roles expected by the end of next year.
This is the third Volkswagen Van Centre operated by Inchcape Retail, which also has facilities in Manchester and Cheltenham, and reflects the confidence Inchcape has in the future of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand.
Read moreBroadway opens new van and truck centre to serve North East
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009A new used van and truck centre to serve the North East has been opened by Broadway Motor Company.
Situated in Cowpen Lane, Billingham, it is within easy reach of Gateshead and Newcastle in the immediate vicinity and is expect to attract buyers from areas such as Scotland, Northumberland, Teeside and North Yorkshire.
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