With the annual threat of wet and windy winter weather already looming, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching a new, free initiative that will help drivers stay safe, warm and mobile when the temperatures take a turn for the worse. And, as a thank you for visiting, drivers will be offered a warm drink in a complimentary thermal mug. The 29-point … [Read more...]
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CV business levels off
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined 8.9% in October, the smallest monthly fall since June 2013. Production for the UK market increased 14.6% in the month, but exports fell 30.6% and 2014-to-date volumes are still affected by last year’s restructuring, falling 23.5% to 57,981 units. “The heavy fall seen in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing … [Read more...]
Gwynedd Shipping hits 30
Gwynedd Shipping is one of Volvo Trucks’ major customers in Wales and North-West England and is celebrating their 3Oth year in business. To celebrate, 23 Euro-6 FH tractor units joined this high profile fleet. Commenting on the anniversary, GSL’s Managing Director Andrew Kinsella said that the company and marketplace had changed significantly during … [Read more...]
Light vans keep the lights on in dealerships
Light vans are keeping the UK commercial dealers and manufacturers on track this year, but bigger vehicles are stalling, says George Alexander, editor of Glass’s Commercial Vehicle Guide. Writing in the latest edition of the guide, he says SMMT statistics for September confirmed that registrations are continuing to take the same path they’ve travelled … [Read more...]
CV Newslines
British Gas has won an innovation award for going electric, with its first battery of Nissan e-NV200 vans. The Greenfleet Awards recognised the forward thinking and application of technology in the fleet sector and singled out Nissan, British Gas and Hitachi Capital Solutions for their tri-party initiative with electric vans. Fleet managers are being … [Read more...]
Welsh coach company picks up Volvo
Cardiff based Watts Coaches has bought a new B9R coach with Jonckheere bodywork. Volvo was able to supply the new coach within the family run operator’s limited time frame, ensuring it could quickly enter service. “The coach has already covered some 10,000 kilometres on our continental tour work and has just got back from a ten day trip, so consistency … [Read more...]
New and used vans sales soar in September
New van sales jumped nearly 11% last month. September registrations rose 10.8% to 54,497 units, mean 269,456 commercial vehicles have been added to UK roads so far this year, a 12.6% increase on the same nine months in 2013. Van market continues to drive growth; up 18.1% year-to-date to 242,071, and 14.1% in September to 49,123 units. Truck … [Read more...]
Van lines
Operators can expect to enjoy higher efficiency and reduced costs with the latest third generation Iveco Daily after it was voted International Van of the Year 2015. The annual award is organized by a jury panel of 23 leading journalists from major international commercial vehicle publications. The use of smartphones in motor vehicles is the most … [Read more...]
Dropside wins new order from Welsh coal supplier
Kerbside convenience and safety has seen a South Wales company order the latest Isuzu Forward truck for its deliveries. Maneuverability and payload were both critical factors behind solid fuel supplier CPL Distribution Ltd choosing an Isuzu Forward 5020kgs GVW truck. It is the latest addition to its 90-strong commercial vehicle fleet outside Onllwyn in … [Read more...]
Ford Transit range is now completed
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 … [Read more...]
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