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...]
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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...]
VW Transporter Sportline diamond edition
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating 60 years of the Transporter in the UK with the launch of a new special edition model – the Sportline 60. The new model replaces the current Sportline and is available in short and long wheelbase forms as either a Kombi or panel van. Distinguished from the rest of the range, the striking exterior features unique 18-inch five-spoke Anthracite alloy … [Read more...]
Where there’s muck there’s money for Newport firm
Fast-growing waste management specialist GD Environmental Services is running its first examples from the all-new Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck range. The Newport-based operator has already commissioned two new trucks, a 26-tonne Arocs 2540L and an 18-tonne 1824K, from local Dealer Euro Commercials (South Wales). Two more – a second Arocs 2540L and a 32-tonne Arocs 3240K – are due to enter service … [Read more...]
Fleets will connect with technology to cut risks in future
British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association says technology will have a huge impact on the way the fleet industry chooses, operates and manages its vehicles. Findings from the Fleet Technology survey show that 45% of fleets consider themselves to be early adopters of new automotive technology. A further 47% would describe themselves as taking a cautious approach, while just 8% felt they were … [Read more...]
Vito van now with zero-APR option
The versatile Mercedes-Benz Vito is now available for the first time with 0% APR and a £500 finance deposit contribution. The Vito offer is available across all models, including: Panel van, which can house up to three Europallets; Dualiner, with room for up to six people and plenty of cargo; and Traveliner and Shuttle variants, with up to three rows of seats. Car-like to drive and compact … [Read more...]
What’s driving the UK insane?
A survey carried out by The Van Discount Company, revealed an alarming insight into the way in which people deal with road rage in the UK. The survey questioned 500 road users aged over 18 and looked at how road rage experiences differed across age, gender and the vehicles involved. The results showed that out of 54% of people who had experienced road rage in the last 12 months, 41% … [Read more...]
Newslines
Vauxhall is preparing to add a second shift and increase output of Vivaro commercial vans nearly 50% at its factory in Luton. Vauxhall Managing Director Tim Tozer said Luton will hire about 400 workers and boost annual Vivaro output to 67,000 units from the current 45,000 units and currently exports half the vehicles it makes but Tozer said the ratio will rise to 60% when Luton adds a second … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz Citan grows with Traveliner
A new extra-long Traveliner variant of the Mercedes-Benz Citan urban delivery van will soon be available to order, with a total of seven seats, offering outstanding flexibility. The new variant is ideal for alternating between carrying crew and cargo in commercial applications, use as a taxi, or for a mix of professional and private use: as a highly flexible Traveliner with up to seven seats, … [Read more...]
New Vauxhall Vivaro is better deal than predecessor
Vauxhall's Luton-built Vivaro is on sale now with list prices starting from £17,995 excluding VAT – that's £450 less than the outgoing model. With first deliveries expected in September, the lynch pin of Vauxhall's multi award-winning van range is available now in two trim levels: Vivaro and Vivaro Sportive, and four body styles: panel van, double cab, 9-seater combi and platform … [Read more...]