The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport is now available as a commercial vehicle. It will appeal to retail and business customers looking for a tough and capable off-road SUV with a high level of specification and a large load area. Based on the well-equipped Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 4 SUV, the Commercial version has a flat rear load area that measures 1,920mm … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: Toyota Land Cruiser SWB LCV
In recent weeks I have watched a variety of documentaries from the wildest and most remote places on earth and while the presenters change with each programme there seems to be a satisfying, reassuring continuity as they are all conveyed in a Toyota Land Cruiser, writes Robin Roberts. Its reputation to get you anywhere, and with precious … [Read more...]
Ford and VW confirm cvs and future technologies
Ford and Volkswagen today confirmed they will begin a joint venture to build and share vans and pickups from 2022. They will join forces in a bid to reduce costs and create new ranges of electric and self-driving cars, they announced at the Detroit Motor Show. Sales will begin in 2022 and will boost profits from 2023 and “Over time, this alliance will … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 December
A battery Corsa and PHEV Grandland X will be introduced next year, and they are likely to use technology developed for parent PSA Group models which will also be arriving. Vauxhall is planning a massive roll-out of ev models in its Mokka X and Vivaro van ranges in two years as well. An electric version of the MGZS compact crossover with a 208 miles … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 November
A new VW all-electric SUV is being planned to go on sale for about £17,400. It will be part of the new range of ID series models the German car maker is preparing as it converts three factories to make the new generation ev-models planned in a probable alliance with Ford. SEAT is this week showing an electric scooter developed with Segway. It’s … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 November
VW is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its acclaimed camper van. It’s introduced the most exclusive special edition California model with a run of 999 units and just 30 allocated to the UK from £64,307 including extra equipment, a numbered plaque and three drivetrain choices. The tenth annual Bangers4Ben sale at BCA Blackbushe raised nearly £20,000 … [Read more...]
Congestion is threat to business growth
Congestion is increasingly becoming a critical business issue according to the latest research from the Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Barometer. Delivery drivers say that, on average, 16% of their working day is lost due to congestion, which means, based on a (very conservative) 8 hour working day this equates to 1 hour 17 minutes a day, or more than 6 … [Read more...]
Classic pick-up carries off 40 years
It’s 1978, and the world is changing as Space Invaders spreads to arcades across the globe and launches the video game industry, writes David Miles. The first automated cellular phone network is being built in Japan and Superman takes off in cinemas. Another product is launched which, over the next four decades, will bring mobility to 4.7 … [Read more...]
Year of the van predicted as sales evolve
“Will 2019 be the year of the used van?” is one of the key questions being posed at the next meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association, taking place on 21 September at Manheim auctions in Bruntingthorpe. Key presentations will be made by James Davis of Manheim, looking at the prospects of used light commercial vehicles in the year ahead; by Karl … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 September
Ford will show a new 2-tonne Transit with 48V mild hybrid powertrain at next week’s Hannover CV show. It will also reveal a PHEV Transit Custom due to launch in 2019 and the latest telematics and data services to be fitted in next year's models. Lex Autolease, the UK’s leading vehicle leasing provider, is launching a new fund to offer contributions of … [Read more...]
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