Leading international automotive economist Prof Garel Rhys has been looking behind the scenes of the latest price fixing by major lorry makers and its implications for all of us, with some shocking fines for the truck makers The medium and heavy commercial vehicle makers in the European Union enjoy considerable tariff protection of around 22% in … [Read more...]
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Olympic Welshman boxes clever with Mercedes-Benz Vito
Welsh Olympic boxing contender Joe Cordina has one word to describe his Mercedes-Benz Vito – knockout! The 24-year-old Cardiff fighter is in the final stages of preparation for this summer’s Olympic Games in Brazil and training just became a great deal easier, because he has local Mercedes-Benz Dealer Euro Commercials in his corner. The Cardiff-based … [Read more...]
Trade lines 20 July
BCA has reported an upturn in auction sales values for soft tops for June 2016 compared to the previous month. According to the latest BCA Pulse report, average convertible values at BCA rose by over £1,000 on the back of increased demand, reaching £10,314 in June, compared to £9,288 in May – an increase month-on-month of 11.05% and average prices also … [Read more...]
Commercial test: Toyota Hilux 2016
The Toyota Hilux has been the mainstay of the global Pick-Up market for almost 50years. Launched in 1968 more than 18 million have been sold worldwide. To date and closer to home in 2015 the top selling Hilux range sold 34,000 units in Europe representing 23.1% of the market sector. Specifically in the UK in 2015 the Hilux models … [Read more...]
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Wales has one of the quietest roads in Britain. Department of Transport said the A481 between Builth Wells and the A44 north of Llanfiangel nant Melan is the least used in Wales and was second only in traffic to the A897 in the Scottish Highlands, Avis reports. Bus lane offences and fines have risen in Cardiff. In May, 6,855 tickets were issued, … [Read more...]
Fiat unveil pickup, new van and MB push deals
FIAT Professional has announced pricing and specification details of the new Fullback pickup ahead of its UK launch on 4 July. Engineered to meet the broad needs of business users – both professional and recreational - the new FIAT Professional Fullback offers the kind of flexibility and dependability its name suggests: A fundamental playing position … [Read more...]
MPs urged to push Government over Severn Bridges
The Freight Transport Association want members of the Welsh Affairs Committee to press the Government for clearer information about the future of the Severn crossings, which return to public ownership in 2018. FTA appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee in Chepstow alongside FTA member Owens Group to give evidence about the two bridges, which are … [Read more...]
MB Citan gets dual clutch versions
Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced dual-clutch automatic transmission versions of the Citan. From June, selected Citan 112 variants will be available to order with the new 6G-DCT automatic transmission. Citan panel van and Tourer models with the 112 petrol engine can benefit from the double clutch transmission, which combines the comfort of a six-speed … [Read more...]
SsangYong Korando CV gets power boost
The SsangYong Korando CSE and four-wheel drive CSE 4x4 have been given a significant power boost together with improved economy and reduced CO2 emissions. The newly developed e-XDi220 turbo diesel engine meets the demand for a more powerful performance and lower CO2 emissions at the same time. Maximum power is increased to 178ps and torque to 400Nm - up … [Read more...]
Overloading outweighs new technology in vans
Advances in van safety technology could be undermined by dangerous overloading, warn the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Almost nine in 10 (88.5%) of the 2,381 vans weighed last year by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency were found to be overloaded, a worse record than the previous year in which 84% of the 3,337 checked were … [Read more...]
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