Volkswagen Van News

For the second year running, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has received two accolades at Professional Van and Light Truck (PV and LT) magazine’s annual awards.

A new Transporter Sportline kombi model is on sale from 15 April 2008, the same day it makes its official debut at the CV Show.

After its eighth consecutive year of increased sales in the UK in 2007, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sales in the first quarter of this year show a promising start for more record results in 2008.

UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT), together with legendary rock band, The Who, are launching a worldwide competition to win a unique 1965 ‘split-screen’ Volkswagen Transporter van with special The Who ‘Magic Bus’ branding.

Just as the nation is tucking in to their Easter Eggs, one man, Bernie Hollywood, will start a world record attempt to complete 35 marathons in 22 days by running over 926 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End and then completing the London marathon, with a Volkswagen California campervan as both his support vehicle and accommodation for the entire trip.

A panel of industry experts has judged the Volkswagen Caddy to be the Best Small Van in the 2008 Fleet News Awards, and also shortlisted the Volkswagen Transporter and Crafter for the Best Medium Van and Best Large Van awards.

Volkswagen Van Centres from across the UK have been honoured in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles 2008 Awards of Excellence.

Prices and specifications have been announced for the new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life – the practical yet compact MPV with the convenience of sliding side passenger doors, three rows of seats and plenty of room for seven people and a generous amount of luggage.

With the delivery of 488,700 MPVs, motor caravans, light commercial vehicles, heavy trucks and buses, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles once again achieved record shipment figures in 2007.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will have its largest stand ever at this year’s CV show at the NEC in April. This will feature the UK show debuts of the all-new Caddy Maxi and an environmental concept – the Caddy BlueMotion.