Vans
Volkswagen Atacama Crafter concept revealed
Volkswagen has revealed a striking off-road vehicle based on the recently-launched Crafter van. Named Atacama, after the desert in South America, the four-wheel drive concept is the product of the Design Centre in Wolfsburg, Germany, and could become a limited production vehicle.
Peugeot boxes clever with prices and specification for new Boxer van
The much revised new Peugeot Boxer will go on sale in the UK in October, with a range starting price of £15,150 (ex VAT) for the 330 L1 H1 Panel van.
HMCS specifies modified Citroen Dispatch Combi 6 vehicles for trial project
As part of a multi-agency programme, Her Majesty’s Courts Service (HMCS) has just ordered 21 specially modified Citroen Dispatch 2.0HDi Combi 6 vehicles, capable of carrying a number of Court Enforcement Officers, together with up to two offenders in a secure cell unit. Citroen and Kinetic Special Vehicles Ltd have worked closely with HMCS to develop the specification for these vehicles, which are also fitted with air conditioning.
Vauxhall Movano Combi - seriously big and seriously practical!
The Vauxhall Movano has always been the perfect van for seriously big loads, and now it can carry a seriously big crew as well!
GSL chooses the ‘master’ of ambulances for its solus Renault fleet
The largest single operator of non-emergency patient transport services to the NHS, Global Solutions Limited (GSL) has purchased 60 Renault Master vans for their solus Renault fleet of ambulances, taking the number of Renault vans to over 100.
Majestic Wine Warehouses orders its 500th Citroen
Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd has just taken delivery of its 500th Citroen light commercial vehicle. The company, the UK’s largest retailer specialising in the sales of wine by the mixed case, is a long-established Citroen commercial vehicle operator, starting some 16 years ago with C15 vans.
Ford adds Electronic Stability Programme to Transit standard specification
Ford of Britain is adding Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard equipment to the New Ford Transit's comprehensive package of both active and passive safety features for 2007.
All-wheel-drive system for new Ford Transit revealed at Hanover show
A new all-wheel-drive (AWD) Ford Transit has been revealed this week at the Hanover Commercial Vehicle Show in Germany. The AWD system automatically provides stepless torque flow to the front wheels when required on slippery surfaces.
Ford Transit is International Van of the Year 2007
The new Ford Transit has been awarded the prestigious title of 'International Van of the Year 2007'.
Renault foresees rising demand for Euro 3 vans in months ahead
The deadline for light commercial vehicle Euro 4 compliance is fast approaching, with Renault expecting a marked increase in demand for its Euro 3 vans in the UK in the next few months.
Lions get into the groove with Volkswagen Wayside
The Milton Keynes Lions basketball squad has teamed up with the Wayside retailer group to launch the Groove Truck, a new Volkswagen Crafter which will help deliver the Lions’ Community Programmes in schools and parishes in and around Milton Keynes. The lavishly decaled van, which is the long wheelbase high roof version with a 136 bhp engine, was handed to the MK Lions’ Chief Executive, Vince Macaulay, at the Xscape building in Milton Keynes on 2nd September.
West Midlands ring and ride announces first driver of the year
West Midlands Special Needs Transport’s (WMSNT) competition to find its Ring and Ride Driver of the Year recently reached its conclusion. The competition was organised in conjunction with WMSNT’s fleet supplier, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, which is providing the top prize of a two-night stay in Hanover for the winner and runner-up.
New Renault Trafic and Master ranges
With the launch of several new and revised competitors in recent months, Europe’s number one van brand has revised both of its large vans, Trafic and Master. Among the changes to both products are the refreshed interiors and exterior styling, new optional equipment, plus a new range of Euro 4 engines ranging in power from 90hp to 150hp.
Rollo UK chooses Volkswagen to expand fleet
Rollo UK Ltd has recently taken delivery of 23 Volkswagen Caddy and Transporter vans. The decision to increase the company’s fleet, which was made in response to the significant growth in demand, will enable Rollo to deliver an even speedier
Citroen’s super September offers and Berlingo Enterprise upgrade!
Citroen’s innovative Super September offers package is designed to maintain the company’s strong 2006 sales performance in a very competitive UK light commercial vehicle market. The exciting Super September package includes an innovative Part-Exchange cashback scheme, worth up to £1,000, for customers purchasing Relay 1100, 1500 and 1800 models.