Changes in plant shutdowns and holiday patterns brought about an 11.2% dip in UK car manufacturing in July. Following its best half-year since 2008, the UK car manufacturing industry experienced a slower July, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Production in the month fell 11.2% against July 2014, as changes to … [Read more...]
CV News
New van lines
Mercedes-Benz Vans has extended its 0% APR finance offer to include the New Vito, with a £250 deposit contribution for registrations from 1 September 2015. Customers can now benefit from the finance offer across the entire range and with three lengths, three weight variants, and two turbodiesel engines in five power ratings, New Vito offers a broad range, … [Read more...]
UK only gets Isuzu D-Max Fury
Isuzu UK is storming into the second half of 2015 with the addition of the D-Max Fury, an exclusive-to-the-UK model that boosts the D-Max pick-up range to 10 variants. The new Fury has unique enhancements and technology upgrades and is based on the Eiger double-cab from just £19,999 (CVOTR), a saving of around £2000 compared to buying the accessories … [Read more...]
CV production significantly rises in UK
British commercial vehicle manufacturing grew by more than a quarter in the first six months of the year, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Almost 50,000 CVs were built between January and June – a 29.9% growth compared to the same period in 2014. Growth has been fuelled by demand both in the UK and Europe, with production for the … [Read more...]
Commercial test: Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6CDTi 120 2900
If you could wrap up the success of the British motor industry in modern times, it would shape up as the Vauxhall Vivaro. Fourteen years of continuous production has seen three generations of the serious workhorse come out of Luton and the current model is taking that to a million vehicles. When the newest was given the go-ahead in mid-2014 it saw a … [Read more...]
Van production up, but engine manufacturing slumps in UK
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show a boost to UK commercial vehicle production in May 2015 but engine production has slumped. Over 6,800 vans, trucks and buses were made in Britain last month – a 32.8% rise compared with last year. Data for the first five months of 2015 further demonstrate a CV manufacturing resurgence, … [Read more...]
Commercial lines
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary for Ford’s critically-acclaimed Transit van, UK-based company Van Sport has developed a limited edition Transit in association with M-Sport. Replicating the dynamic appearance of M-Sport’s Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car (WRC), this special edition Transit comes complete with a WRC inspired bodykit and hand-crafted … [Read more...]
California dream is heading to a Volkswagen showroom
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles kick-starts the summer holiday season with the official unveiling of the new California. Based on the recently revealed Transporter T6, the new California remains the only factory-built camper van on the market, and offers a host of improvements and new features for buyers who want the ultimate home from home. The new … [Read more...]
Ford roll out more efficient vans
Ford’s latest Transit Connect van will offer customers new powertrain options with class-leading fuel efficiency, and segment-first driver-assistance and connectivity technologies from the summer. Ford is introducing a new high-efficiency 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 99g/km and fuel economy of 74.3mpg in the ECOnetic model – a six … [Read more...]
Welsh retailer offers new service to camper fans
With camper sales booming, a new luxury conversion for used-VW Transporter models is being offered in South Wales. In the same year it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Stowford Farm Meadows, the award-winning touring caravan site with its own successful caravan and motorhome dealerships in Devon and Llantrisant, South Wales, has used its extensive … [Read more...]
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