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...]
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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...]
Sunday drive: Ford Ranger
With the recessions of the late 1990s and 2000s seemingly over it is reported that we are now more affluent with more disposable income to spend. Previously very popular recreational and workhorse pick-ups, picked-up their UK sales last year with a 15%% increase over 2013 with 33,843 registrations. So far this year they are up again by 22.8%.units over … [Read more...]
Newslines
Aston Martin is considering a U.S. factory in Alabama to be near its industrial partner Daimler, the British sports car maker's CEO Andy Palmer told a UK car magazine Autocar. Aston has had expressions of interest for a new factory from U.S. states and from countries around the world, including the UK. Manufacturers cite the risk of supply chain … [Read more...]
CVs are coming back from the brink
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders saw an increase in demand for UK-built commercial vehicles last month. Britain produced 9,648 vans and trucks in March, representing an uplift of 43.3% over last year. In the first quarter of the year, 23,435 commercial vehicles were produced, marking 19.1% growth following reduced output in 2014. This … [Read more...]
Newslines
Vauxhall is the UK’s only volume van manufacturer and is debuting the new Corsavan at the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC until 16 April alongside its full line-up of British-built Vivaro vans. The Luton-based manufacturer will also announce plans to offer Vivaro customers an in-house sign writing and wrap service as well as bespoke racking and … [Read more...]
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