Vans
Cobra launch into commercial vehicle market at CV Show
Cobra is launching into the commercial vehicle industry at this year’s CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 12th to 14th April, with a range of new products aimed specifically at the van and truck market.

Renaults electric vehicles take to the road at Fleetworld EV Show
Fleet managers and contract hire companies were among the first people in the country to drive two of the electric vehicles from Renault’s eagerly-awaited four-strong Z.E. (Zero Emission) family earlier this week.

Vauxhall in support of SOS Bus Luton initiative
It’s now exactly a year ago that the SOS Bus Luton and its little brother, a Vauxhall Vivaro, started their journey for a Safer Luton from Vauxhall’s Vivaro plant.

Willen Hospice receives wheel support from Mercedes-Benz
At a time when charities are finding it tougher than ever to meet their funding needs, Willen Hospice, a Milton Keynes charity providing specialist care for people whose illness no longer responds to curative treatments, has received support from Mercedes-Benz UK.

February values of used CVs remain strong despite rising volumes
Demand continued to keep values relatively firm in the used commercial vehicle market in February, according to leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), despite volumes rising sharply.

Iveco warms the engines for the MotoGP
The 2011 MotoGP season opens with the exciting night race in Qatar, to be held in Doha this Sunday (20 March) and in which Iveco will be present on the starting grid.
Who is the quickest sportsman in the new Caddy van?
To celebrate the launch of the new Volkswagen Caddy van, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles held an exclusive track day at the Silverstone Stowe Circuit with a view to finding out once and for all who is the best behind the wheel a footballer, a cricketer or a darts player.

Volkswagen scoops three ‘VansA2Z’ Vans of the Year Awards
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles was the most successful manufacturer at the inaugural VansA2Z Vans of the Year 2011 awards winning three trophies, including the prestigious top prize of Van of the Year for the new Caddy.

Euro 5 Citroen Nemo - EGS range expansion and spec uplift
As the latest move in its ‘Business Class’ programme, Citroen has expanded the newly launched Euro 5 Citroen Nemo range. Available now, the Citroen Nemo HDi 75 EGS Stop & Start 660 LX is an even more economical and lower emissions model.

Hyundai to exhibit at Commercial Vehicle Show
For the first time, Hyundai Motor UK will be attending the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the 12th – 14th April 2011.
Vantastic CV show ahead
Van firms Ashwood Automotive, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Smith Electric, Supertrucks, Tata and Volkswagen are among over 350 exhibitors already signed up for April’s CV Show. The organisers say this year’s event is on course for success at Birmingham’s NEC from 12-14 April 2011.

Nissan NV400 to make UK premiere at CV Show
The award winning Nissan commercial vehicle range will get even bigger at the Birmingham CV show next month. The company’s new large van, the NV400 will be making its UK premiere at the CV show to be held at the NEC.

Fiat Professional at the CV Show
Fiat Professional will be exhibiting its impressive range of award-winning commercial vehicles at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham’s NEC (12 April-14 April, 2011).

Renault set to steal CV Show with impressive set of UK debuts
Following on from last year’s record UK LCV sales, Renault will be “charging” ahead at this year’s CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, with no less than seven UK show debuts, including the fully-electric Kangoo Van Z.E. (*Zero Emission).

Increased overloading adding costs to van users
More van and light goods vehicle (LGV) operators may be unwittingly increasing their fuel and running costs, and reducing their safety by overloading their vehicles.