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 … [Read more...]
Newcomers
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Improved Nissan vans hit the roads
Nissan has announced improvements to its NV400 range including a low emission Euro 5 engine and a number of specification upgrades on both panel vans and factory-built conversions. The four versions of the chassis, tipper and dropside turbo engine have been replaced with a single 2.3 litre turbodiesel engine which boasts an improvement in fuel economy and … [Read more...]
Big boost for electric car industry
The future of the UK as a leader in the development and take-up of low emission vehicles has been given a boost with government's announcement of how the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) will spend its £500m funding allocation over the next five years. Representing the UK motor industry, SMMT called on government to instigate a balanced approach to … [Read more...]
Van values soaring, but beware of a collapse, says expert
Soaring used van values have added nearly 50% to the trade price of a typical 3 year old van since 2010, according to the independent vehicle information specialists, CAP Automotive. But the boom in values is likely to falter by the end of the year, say CAP’s commercial vehicle experts. The rise in values for used vans was sparked by the collapse in … [Read more...]
EU to order new infrastructure for alternative fuels?
The EU is expected to order member states to boost infrastructure investment for alternative fuels. To boost the take-up of alternative fuels in transport, EU countries will have to ensure that enough refuelling and recharging stations are available to enable cars, trucks and ships using alternative fuels, such as natural gas and electricity, to move … [Read more...]
Isuzu’s Blade runner enters the market
Isuzu UK has enhanced the rugged appeal of its award-winning pick-up range with the addition of a special edition, exclusive-to-the-UK model, the Isuzu D-Max Blade. With the new Blade, Isuzu hopes to attract new customers to the Brand including those who may not have considered a pick-up vehicle previously. The new special edition, which goes on sale … [Read more...]
