Ford is extending production of the all-new Transit to include the full line-up of more than 450 model variants. Transit derivatives, now available to order from Transit Centres and Ford dealerships, include Chassis Double Cab, Double Cab-in-Van and extra-long L5 versions. These new variants will debut at the 2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show this month and complete an unprecedented renewal … [Read more...]
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South Wales van business enjoys expansion
Growth and increased demand has forced Leasewell to move to a new office in the Brynmenyn Business Centre, Bridgend. On top of the move, the Welsh commercial vehicle leasing specialist, have also been hiring, with Ceri Vidales and Rhys Evans joining the Leasewell team. The company are also looking to appoint two full-time Sales Executives, to take customer service to the next … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Outlander CV enters the market
After the launch of the plug-in Outlander passenger SUV earlier this year, the new Outlander GX3h 4Work made its first public appearance at CENEX 2014 Low Carbon Vehicle Event. Designed for tough commercial assignments, the Outlander GX3h 4Work inherits the high specification cabin refinement of the passenger Outlander PHEV and the same game changing economy, low environmental impact and … [Read more...]
Fuel cards and offers save businesses money
Fleets are burning money when they pay more than they should for fuel, according to analysts at TrackCompare.co.uk. It carried out a survey and found 40% of small businesses don’t actively seek out the cheapest pumps and one in five ignore supermarket forecourt filling stations. According to fuel card provider Fuel Genie, small businesses could save themselves on average up to three pence … [Read more...]
Transit Courier delivers final model in new series
The Ford Courier is the fourth and final member to join the new Transit line up which from top to bottom now consists of the Transit 2-Tonne, Custom, Connect and now the compact Courier. The Transit has been the UK’s most popular CV range for all of its 49 years on sale, one year more than the 48 years of their consecutive leadership of the UK’s new car sales league. Mark Easton, product … [Read more...]
Sinclair Volkswagen appoint dedicated business manager
South Wales fleets running Volkswagen models will now get a dedicated expert at their local Sinclair van centre. Jon Armstrong has been appointed as a new business development manager at Sinclair Volkswagen Van Centre in Cardiff. The 25-year-old, from Cardiff, will play a crucial part in the van centre’s fleet management experience and see Jon work in partnership with fleet customers to … [Read more...]
Ford win AA patrol order with new Transit
Ford is supplying 343 Ford Transit Custom vans to the AA to join its fleet of patrol vehicles. They will raise Ford’s share of the 2,100-vehicle AA patrol fleet to more than 50 per cent. Ford secured the order from the AA following an exhaustive analysis of whole-life costs. Sarah Dopson, AA head of fleet, said: “We looked at all the usual factors – acquisition price, depreciation, … [Read more...]
Renewed call for end to Severn tolls
Scrapping Severn tolls would be a welcome shot in the arm for business, says the Freight Transport Association. The tolls on the Severn bridges are an unfair burden on both businesses and commuters and must be scrapped as soon as possible, said the FTA after it was revealed the Liberal Democrats’ UK wide ‘Pre-Manifesto’ will contain a commitment to scrap the tolls at the next Parliament. Ian … [Read more...]
Dangers & benefits of technology not appreciated by drivers
Fleets and drivers have shown contrasting views towards telephones and technology in modern vehicles. Drivers are underplaying the dangers of chatting on a mobile while driving, according to Warrantywise's latest survey. Only 9% saw chatting on a phone as dangerous while driving and viewed the most serious offence was drunk driving with 67% of respondents listing this top. Even ignoring … [Read more...]
Journey of help crosses Europe and Asia
An all-new British-built Vauxall Vivaro has started a 12,000 mile road trip across Europe and Asia. The expedition, a fundraiser for the charity Help for Heroes, will see three former soldiers and crew including a mechanic and a medic embark on the journey of a lifetime in three Vivaro vans. The route from the assembly factory at Luton to Asia’s most easterly point will take in two … [Read more...]