Vans
New Transit arrives in Ford showrooms
Transit Specialist Dealers across the county are going all-out this month to make the new Ford Transit available to Britain's builders plumbers, electricians and small operators to drive for the first time.
Long term satisfaction with the Volkswagen Transporter
Domestic appliance manufacturer, Miele, has been using Volkswagen vans since the early 1960s when the company first started trading in Britain. Today it operates a fleet of 86 Transporter vans, which are crucial to the company’s nationwide maintenance and repair service.
Piaggio Porter range provides tailor made solutions
The extremely versatile range of Piaggio Porter light commercial vehicles is designed to meet the varied needs of a myriad of different businesses and provide customers with a fantastic combination of benefits. The Porter range boasts class leading agility with a tight turning circle and compact dimensions which ensure that even heavy or bulky goods can be delivered into the narrowest of locations, even those inaccessible to other vehicles.
The Peugeot 206 Van and Boxer see sales growth
The Peugeot 206 Van was the best selling small car derived van in May with a total of 276 sales, a 133.9% increase over May 2005. The strong sales performance was helped by the van being chosen by Venson Automotive Solutions as the ideal vehicle to fulfil a new contract with one of the country’s leading energy suppliers, npower. This is the largest one model order for Venson Automotive Solutions and testimony to the practical and stylish design of the 206 Van.
Hewlett Civil Engineering expands with the Volkswagen Caddy
Hewlett Civil Engineering of Leeds has bought 40 Volkswagen Caddy vans as part of a major investment strategy to support the company’s continued expansion. The vans will operate as support vehicles on major construction projects, transporting both personnel and equipment.
Gowrings Mobility chooses transporter for wheelchair users
Gowrings Mobility, the UK’s leading manufacturer of wheelchair passenger vehicles, has joined forces with Volkswagen and launched its conversion of the Transporter for wheelchair passengers.
Citroen launches enhanced traction Berlingo XTR+
Citroen’s popular Berlingo range has now been further expanded with the launch of the enhanced traction Berlingo 2.0HDi 600 XTR+, making it even easier for customers to choose the optimum vehicle specification for each individual application.
Be cool with Citroen’s sizzling summer offers
Thanks to strong sales performances in the first four months of 2006 by all models in its four-strong range, Citroen has continued to hold its position as the third largest supplier of vehicles in the up to 3.5 tonne gvw sector, while at the same time increasing its market share. The Company’s policy of supplying well specified, reliable vehicles offering outstanding value has paid off in the face of strong competition from a host of other manufacturers.
Major ambulance order for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Over the next two years the Scottish Ambulance Service will take delivery of up to 180 Volkswagen LT46 coach-built ambulances. The order, worth in the region of £4.5 million, will increase the number of Volkswagen front-line ambulances within the service’s fleet to 340, which is over 70 per cent of its operational Accident & Emergency units.
Peugeot power for npower drivers
The Peugeot 206 van has been chosen by independent leasing company, Venson Automotive Solutions, as the ideal vehicle to fulfil a new contract with one of the country’s leading energy suppliers, npower.
Renault launches new 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 standard and optional equipment, plus a new range of Euro 4 engines ranging in power from 90hp to 150hp.
New engines and a fresh look give Vivaro a boost
The Luton-built Vauxhall Vivaro, voted Van of the Year 2006 by Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine, is set to get revised front and rear styling from August, with a new range of power units debuting in autumn.
Truckster: the ultimate new Ducato!
Fiat Auto has taken the wraps off its new Fiat Ducato at the Madrid International Motor Show, (25 May – 6 June 2006), and has also revealed the Truckster, a concept which takes the new Ducato to extremes, and demonstrates just how flexible the Ducato is for converters.
Peugeot hungry to help Bonhoeffer
Peugeot has been chosen by specialist catering vehicle conversion company, Bonhoeffer, to supply an initial order of 85 Expert Chassis cabs, 10 Boxer vans and 10 Expert vans, which will service leading British food manufacturers and suppliers.
Prices announced for new Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced prices for its new Crafter van which was revealed to the public at the CV Show in March and will go on sale in September. Prices start at £15,300 (basic RRP excl VAT and on the road costs) for the CR30 short wheelbase panel van with 88 PS; that’s £500 less than the entry-level LT which the Crafter replaces.