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...]
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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...]
Nissan electric van arrives in July from £16,500
The revolutionary Nissan e-NV200 100% electric van that will change the LCV market forever will hit UK roads in July from just over £16,500, plus taxes. The trailblazing model combines the exceptional all-round capability and versatility of the Nissan NV200 – International Van of the Year 2010 – with a state-of-the-art all-electric drivetrain currently operating in over 100K LEAFs worldwide. … [Read more...]
Ford Transit 2Tonne has bigger appeal
Britain’s best selling van has just got better than ever with the arrival of the Ford Transit two-tonne model. Fitted with the latest engines and gearboxes, the new series builds on the strength of its predecessors and offers reduced maintenance and running costs with improved warranties and the everyday benefits of larger capacity, easier access and more user-friendly cabin. Coming in above … [Read more...]
Broughton goes for growth with Euro Commercials
Cardiff-based fresh produce wholesaler and distributor Peter Broughton is going for growth in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Dealer Euro Commercials of South Wales. The family-owned company has seen a major increase in turnover in the last five years, after embarking on a strategy of expansion through acquisition – it recently completed the purchase of another business, in Pontypool. Within … [Read more...]
Van values go into reverse in surprise turnaround
Average used LCV values fell back in April - for the first time since late last year - declining by 2.9% compared to March. Despite this, April’s average value of £5,395 for commercial vehicles was the second highest on record since BCA Pulse began reporting in 2005. Every sector saw a fall in value as Fleet & Lease LCV values declined by £314 (4.4%), P/X van values fell by £162 (4.3%) … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Combo reaches for the sky – well almost
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has added to the versatility of its award-winning Combo range, by introducing the L2H2 panel van, which provides a maximum load height of over five feet. Making its show debut at the CV Show in Birmingham this week, the new Combo L2H2 panel van is a high-roof, long-wheelbase version of Vauxhall’s popular Combo van, which has been designed to meet increasing demand … [Read more...]
Sinclair Van Centre aims to pick up more business
Work has begun on an extensive renovation of a Swansea van business aimed at improving its service and facilities for customers. Sinclair Van Centre will more than double its site on Gorseinon Road as it merges its existing sales and service area and redevelops further premises to feature a state-of-the-art workshop facility. The new site will include a five van showroom, a multi-purpose … [Read more...]