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Ford Transit's 'Backbone of Britain' eco charity run

Ford Transit's 'Backbone of Britain' eco charity run

Ford dealership Stoneacre York has driven a Ford Transit ECOnetic round Battle of Britain sites ending up at Southampton on one tank of fuel.

Ford Transit lifeline for disabled ski team

Ford Transit lifeline for disabled ski team

Transport has again been provided by Ford of Britain to help disabled Service personnel learn new sporting skills as part of their rehabilitation.

Transporter gets Olympic champion on the road to 2012

Transporter gets Olympic champion on the road to 2012

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is supporting Bryony Shaw, the Team GB Olympic windsurfer, as she goes for gold at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Citroen Berlingo First 750 - packing an even bigger payload punch

Citroen Berlingo First 750 - packing an even bigger payload punch

Now the unique Citroen Berlingo First packs an even greater payload punch. The latest upgrade of this perennially popular van sees it benefit from a major increase in payload from 600kg to 749kg. To reflect its 25% payload boost, this model is now designated as the Berlingo First 750.

The evolution of van man

The evolution of van man

To mark the launch of the new version of the iconic Transporter van earlier this year, and celebrate how it has evolved during five generations and 60 years of production, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has commissioned research to take an in depth look at how the modern van driver’s interests and habits have evolved during this time.

Vauxhall Combos carry the load for GVS Assist

Vauxhall Combos carry the load for GVS Assist

The Vauxhall Combo is the top choice for specialist maintenance supplier GVS Assist after it completed the purchase of 20 new Vauxhall Combo vans. All 20 vehicles are powered by Vauxhall’s frugal 75hp 1.3-litre CDTi engine and come with an array of added specification.

Volkswagen vans pick up another award

Volkswagen vans pick up another award

Within days of winning the Fleet Van Manufacturer of the Year Award, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has also been named as the LCV Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards 2010.

Mercedes-Benz pick up two environmental awards

Mercedes-Benz pick up two environmental awards

The intensive development work for sustainable mobility which Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles has been undertaking for almost three years in the areas of alternative fuels, hybrid drives, e-mobility and fuel-cell technology has once again been publicly recognised.

Citroen dual fuel vans for Southwark Council’s award-winning fleet

Citroen dual fuel vans for Southwark Council’s award-winning fleet

Southwark Council, a south London borough, has just cleaned up in the 2010 GreenFleet awards, with its fleet being awarded Public Sector Fleet of the Year (+250 vehicles) and Matthew Trott, the council’s Business Unit Manager - Sustainable Transport, being commended in the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award category.

Vauxhall endorses Van Best Practice programme

Vauxhall endorses Van Best Practice programme

Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has announced that it is to support the Department of Transport’s Van Best Practice programme, a scheme that helps van users to save money by improving the operational, environmental and safety performance of their vehicles.

Movano set to convert trade at UK’s number one building show

Movano set to convert trade at UK’s number one building show

Following the successful launch of the panel van variant earlier this year, Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has expanded its New Movano range to include Core Conversions with a variety of lengths and chassis configurations.

Organic mission ahead for Abel & Cole’s new Daily fleet

Organic mission ahead for Abel & Cole’s new Daily fleet

Organic food delivery specialist Abel & Cole has replaced 20 five year old 3.5 tonne Iveco Daily panel vans with new Daily chassis cabs mounted with custom-built refrigerated bodywork.

Vauxhall records best ever CV retail share

Vauxhall records best ever CV retail share

September has proved a bumper month for Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles, the Luton-based manufacturer registered its highest ever light commercial vehicle retail market share of 17.77%, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Renault - Most Improved Van Manufacturer of the Year

Renault - Most Improved Van Manufacturer of the Year

Renault has added another trophy win to the list of plaudits for its newly-revised van range, by scooping the award for ‘Most Improved Van Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Fleet Van Awards 2010.

Volkswagen Amarok picks up International Pick-up Award

Volkswagen Amarok picks up International Pick-up Award

The new Volkswagen Amarok has been honoured with the International Pick-up Award 2011.