Three years ago London cabbie Colin Salmon bought one of the first Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxis – now he has become one of the first to benefit from the mpg and road tax savings offered by the latest, Euro 5 version.
The main improvements to the Euro 5 taxi are beneath the surface. Thanks to its innovative driveline technology, Colin’s new Vito 113CDI with factory-fitted five-speed automatic transmission returns 27.7mpg in the urban cycle, a 2.9mpg improvement on the Euro 4 111CDI it has replaced.
Archive for August, 2011
Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz Vito Taxi Arrives in London
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Travis Perkins’ New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Aerodynamic Lutons
Friday, August 19th, 2011
The first ever Bevan Icon-bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters are being supplied by Intercounty Truck & Van, of Wellingborough to the kitchens and joinery brand of Travis Perkins.
The Bevan ICON, first seen at this year’s CV Show is a Luton van body that is both aerodynamic and has a market-leading payload capability.
The Bevan ICONs, all of which are being mounted on Euro 5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313CDI chassis will be run for three months, during which their fuel consumption will be monitored closely and compared with that achieved by other Travis Perkins Sprinters with ‘standard’ Luton bodies, also by Bevan Group.
CULTS IN NEW FORD TRANSIT TOUR BUS
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Internet music sensation and new band ‘Cults’ have just received their new Ford Transit tour vehicle.
Ever since posting songs anonymously on the internet last year, excitement and intrigue has been swirling around Cults, with the buzz now building with their first string of sell-out UK shows.
The band members – Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin – picked up the keys in London partway through their UK-wide tour, which continues throughout August including this month’s Reading Festival.
Brian and Madeline said: “Holding our first dates in the UK is very exciting and to have a proper tour vehicle to get around in feels like a rite of passage for a new band.”
New Euro 5 2011 model Iveco Daily to launch this Month
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Iveco’s launch for their new Euro 5 Iveco Daily takes place this month, with more UK market details due by November this year.
The Iveco Daily has already sold more than two million units since its original launch in 1978. Since the latest evolution of Daily and ECODAILY was unveiled in 2009 over 100,000 units have been purchased in two years.
MAD BMW M5 Powered Ford Transit in Drifting Mode
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Not something you see every day – a fast, modified Ford Transit that is not from Ford’s own motorsports division. This V8 beast is seen being put through its paces at the hands of Polish rallcross Champion Marcin Wicik.
The van will compete in a ‘drifting’ tournament across Europe – starting off this month in Poland. The van has – in addition to the extra power 440bhp in total has a six-speed auto and trick suspension.
Vauxhall Vans Top Retail Sales Charts
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Vauxhall vans led the way in the retail sales charts in July with volume up by 37% year-on-year, according to figures released by the SMMT. The Vivaro was also number one in the retail medium van segment, with sales up by 88 per cent on last year.
“July has proved to be yet another big month for Vauxhall van sales,” said Richard Collier, Vauxhall’s National Commercial Vehicle and B2B Sales Manager. “I am pleased that we are number one at retail for the fourth time this year.
25 YEARS AT SAME VW VAN CENTRE
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Steve Cass, head of business at Colbornes Volkswagen Van Centre, joined the business in 1986 and now celebrates working 25 years at the site based on Moorfield Road. He puts his loyalty down to the family friendly atmosphere.
New VW Caddy Vans
Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Volkswagen Van Centre (West Yorkshire) in Cleckheaton has supplied Safestyle window and doors specialist nine new Volkswagen Caddy vans.
Included in the order is the possibility of further van orders from Safestyle UK, which currently operates a fleet of 250 vans across the UK.
Andy Kyle, Safestyle UK’s head of transport, said: “It’s vital we choose the right vehicles for the work the company does, including the price and looks.
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer On Show
Friday, August 5th, 2011
This year’s Cotswold show was made more fun thanks to Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Mudie-Bond with games and giveaways for the 40,000 strong crowd.
Mercedes Viano for Son of Stirling
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Stirling Moss’s son has bought not a silver Mercedes racer like his father, but a sensible used Mercedes Viano! Bought directly from Mercedes-Benz from their used vehicle operation in Barnsley, the 2008 van is the three litre version – a V6 no less which is used for work and play.
Elliot and his wife Helen manage the Moss family’s portfolio of approximately 30 rental properties in London’s Battersea, Maida Vale, Pimlico and West Kensington districts.
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