Vans

Amarok takes centre stage as Volkswagen returns to CV Show
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to announce a return to the CV Show with an exciting line-up of its latest vans and people carriers, including the first UK example of the double-cab Amarok pick-up.

Fuel saving for London Taxi LTI TX2 - TX4
FlashRemapping in association with Viezu Technologies have today launched its London Taxi (LTI) remapping package after much research and development.

VINCI PLC chooses first Mercedes-Benz Vitos for Dixons contract
A winning combination of compact external dimensions and productive carrying capacity, coupled with a highly attractive maintenance package, persuaded VINCI PLC to invest in its first fleet of Mercedes-Benz Vitos.

Fiat sponsors children’s charity with Doblo van gift
A leading children’s charity is set to benefit from Fiat’s generosity after taking delivery of a Fiat Doblo Cargo van for help with a new international project.

Ford Fiesta Econetic vans help engineering firm go green
Imperial Commercials Halesowen recently sold 3 Fiesta Econetic vans to Lift & Engineering Services. The vehicles were purchased with a view to reducing their emission capacity in and around town and city centres throughout the UK. This is in line with the new government guidelines which state by 2011, all larger organisations with high emission vehicles will be unable to access these areas.

Volkswagen Amarok is ready to ’rok and roll
Pricing for the Volkswagen Amarok has now been revealed, with Volkswagen’s exciting new pick-up available in three well-equipped trim levels, starting at just £16,995 for the Startline model and £18,995 for the Trendline, while the range-topping Highline will cost from £21,575.

Renault electric Kangoo Van Maxi Z.E.
Renault launched its electric vehicle offensive in 2008 with the announcement of its comprehensive, upcoming line-up of four vehicles.

Commercial vehicle values improve sharply in January
The New Year in the commercial vehicle market marked a welcome return to more usual trading patterns, according to BCA's latest Pulse report.

Shoreham increases conversion rate at van tastic sale
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions held its second ‘Van tastic’ sale at its headquarters on the south coast with a record breaking 83% of the 150 vans entered being sold. A number of the vans sold were sourced from The RSPCA, ING Car Lease (UK) Ltd and Balfour Beatty.

Cobra Suspension launches VW T5 coilover kit
Cobra Springs, the respected Dutch suspension manufacturer, has launched a bespoke coilover kit for the Volkswagen T5 Transporter range.

Van tyre abuse on the rise
An increasing number of van and other light commercial vehicle operators in the UK are at risk of causing a tyre related accident as they are failing to look after the condition of their tyres properly.

Contact Attachments’ high mileage Citroen Relay Efficiency
Specialist fork lift truck attachment manufacturer, Contact Attachments Ltd, has just taken delivery of a third Citroen Relay 35 HDi 160 Ready to Run Ingimex dropside truck.

Efficient Peugeot van range delivers on 2014 CO2 targets
Peugeot UK welcomes the new set of CO2 targets for light commercial vehicles agreed by the European Parliament, safe in the knowledge that its fleet of efficient HDi-powered vans already meets the initial target, set for 2014 and Peugeot’s smaller vans even come under the longer term target, set for 2020.

Ford Ranger on display at CV show
The all-new Ford Ranger will draw Commercial Vehicle Show visitors to the Ford stand at the NEC, Birmingham (Hall 4, stand 4C20, 12-14 April).
Van CO2 targets set by European Parliament
The European Parliament has voted to officially adopt a 175g/km CO2 short term and 147g/km CO2 long term target for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). The challenging targets have been set to continue the process of ongoing CO2 emission reductions made by vehicle manufacturers.