Vans
Education on wheels thanks to the Volkswagen Transporter
West Sussex County Council is using a converted Volkswagen Transporter as a versatile mobile library for a new educational service for pre-school children. The Early Years Mobile Library – a partnership project between libraries and children’s centres – visits nurseries, play groups, parent and toddler groups, and family centres in villages around the Horsham area.
LDV Group announces partnership with Malaysia’s Weststar Group
Light commercial vehicle specialist LDV is set to enter Far East markets with the announcement that it’s to collaborate with Malaysia’s Weststar Group.
New Peugeot Boxer now punches even harder
Since its introduction in October 2006 the Peugeot Boxer has been well accepted and over 1292 vehicles have been sold.
Peugeot’s Expert Tepee range expands
The Peugeot Expert Tepee provides an alternative transport solution for professional drivers, families who need more interior space than a conventional MPV and individuals with leisure activities requiring the transportation of large amounts of equipment.
Wheelchair-friendly Ford Transit becomes Taxibus
The new Ford Transit is in operation as a wheelchair-accessible minibus with long-time all-Ford operator Chelmsford Taxibus.
1,000th Citroen Berlingo dual fuel conversion
The 1,000th Citroen Berlingo 600 LX 1.4i van has just been converted for dual fuel (petrol/LPG) operation by Nicholson McLaren Engines (NME). The NME Berlingo dual fuel van is exempt from the London Congestion Charge as it meets Powershift Band 4 emissions standards.
Fastest growing LCV parts brand signs British Superbikes sponsorship deal
VANfit, the UK’s fastest growing parts brand for light commercial vehicles spare parts has announced it’s to become the principle sponsor of one of this year’s British Superbikes teams, NCT VANfit Yamaha.
LDV to launch new MAXUS chassis cab range at CV show
LDV has announced that it will use this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC to launch its brand new MAXUS chassis cab range.
Fiat commercial vehicles at the CV Show 2007
Fiat will be strongly represented at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham’s NEC.
Alltec Network cleans up with Citroen Relays
The new Citroen Relay has been adopted as the standard van for ALLTEC Network’s new and most powerful Truck Mount Cleaning systems. The fast-growing, professional carpet cleaning equipment manufacturer has just signed a three year solus agreement with Citroen, during which time the company will purchase some 150 new Relay 35 L3H2 120 vans.
Movano fleet solves weighty problem
A Hertfordshire-based grounds maintenance contractor has been able to beat a weighty problem caused by heavy grass cutting machinery by switching to a fleet of specially converted Vauxhall Movano chassis cabs.
Volkswagen’s top class service is key to Luminus fleet success
2006 saw Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles achieve record sales for the sixth consecutive year.
Modern White Van Man: Myth Versus Reality
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.
Aircon supplier finds Toyota Hiace the cool choice
When entrepreneur Edward Kydd took over a well-known air-conditioning company with a view to expanding it last year, he found that it relied on a make of van he had long appreciated himself – the Toyota Hiace.
Northern Commercials opens dedicated van centre
Iveco distributor Northern Commercials, part of the Clipper Logistics Group, has opened its first dedicated van sales centre, based on the Gelderd Road – one of the major arterial routes into Leeds.