Ford Van News

A new, more powerful engine with diesel particulate filter (cDPF) and 108-litre fuel tank options together with an increased payload.

Ford’s commercial vehicle range continues to attract premium prices at auction. A recent sale staged at BCA Nottingham sold every van on offer with new Transit prices actually rising from the strong debut the model made last December.

The new Ford Transit is in operation as a wheelchair-accessible minibus with long-time all-Ford operator Chelmsford Taxibus.

A Ford survey carried out by poll company GfK has revealed the myths and realities of today's White Van Man and how road users perceive him.

The Ford Transit range just got bigger with a new nine-seat Shuttle Bus, ideal for businesses such as hotels and taxi companies who need both passenger and luggage space. Another addition is the new 17-seat high roof Transit minibus which will appeal to schools, community groups and travel companies who need to transport a lot of people around safely and comfortably.

Ford has been selected as the solus supplier to a 500 strong vehicle fleet by leading UK security, facilities management and business process outsourcing company, Reliance Security Group plc.

All-new Ford Transit has confirmed the icon's rightful position as roadies' favourite by being chosen by Liverpool garage rock band The Coral. The six-strong group from Hoylake will take to the road in a new Transit Double Cab-in-Van (DCIV), provided by Ford, to promote The Coral's fifth album.

Ford's Commercial Vehicle development team, based at the company's Dunton Technical Centre in Essex, is celebrating Ford Transit's status as International Van of the Year 2007 and record sales for the UK in 2006, by creating an unusual one-off limousine – the Transit XXL.

Ford’s Commercial Vehicle team, with the support of DHL/Exel, ran a three-day Ford Ranger driving event for 160 customers at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.

Network Rail accepted the first big delivery of the new-generation Ford Transit earlier this year, consisting of three hundred 350LWB High Roof diesel vans. Transits and other Ford models have continued to be added through the year to Network Rail's fleet, one of Britain’s biggest.