Vans
WHSmith puts drivers’ safety first
WHSmith, one of the UK’s leading retail groups, has issued Permits to Drive to its 1,100 at-work drivers across the company to ensure maximum occupational road risk management compliance.
‘Loads’a-money - if you buy a Vauxhall van
It’s not often that you can walk away from one of the biggest purchases in your life with a spring in your step and a cheque in your hand, but from now with Vauxhall that’s exactly what you can do!
Volkswagen Caddy to return to the track for more success
Following its best-ever track results in 2008, hopes are high that the coming season of the Volkswagen Racing Cup might provide even greater success for the world's only racing van – the Caddy TDI.
Kevin Cooper Motor Factors reduce costs with fleet of 30 Bippers
Devon-based car parts delivery company Kevin Cooper Motor Factors has reduced fuel bills by some 40% after switching to a fleet of 30 Peugeot Bipper vans.
Local MP visits Luton van plant
Margaret Moran MP for Luton South met with management at the GM Manufacturing (GMM) Luton van plant for a general business update on Thursday 12th February.
Connaught gains more Rushlight Awards
Connaught Engineering has gained two important environmental awards and one commendation for their unique, retro fit HYBRID+ technology. It is the second year that the company has be recognised in the Rushlight awards for their ground breaking work in helping to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in light commercial vehicles.
Cold weather tyres - a must in icy weather
Given the current icy weather conditions across the UK, Continental Tyre Group believes it’s more important than ever that van drivers and fleets are aware of the many safety benefits of fitting cold weather tyres to work vehicles. Intensive studies undertaken by Continental have shown that a van’s braking distance when travelling at 30mph dramatically increases in icy conditions by up to 31%.
Citroen “eggs on” the public to find Britain’s Best Brekkie
Citroen has teamed up with The Sun newspaper in a national campaign to search for Britain’s Best Brekkie. The company is asking Britain’s army of LCV drivers to nominate their favourite breakfast hotspot and stand a chance of winning a new Berlingo van.
Piaggio Porter sees growth in tough market
The multi award winning Piaggio Porter range has remained strong in a tough market as January registrations were up 18.18% compared to last year.
Lord Young visits London taxi manufacturer LTI Vehicles
Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships, Lord Tony Young, visited LTI Vehicles on Wednesday 11 February. The Minister met some of the staff who have benefited from Government funded apprenticeships and Train to Gain.
Generous Coventry vehicle manufacturer donates to the NSPCC
Staff at LTI Vehicles, the well known manufacturer of the world famous London Taxi recently donated £2000 to the NSPCC. Every year LTI’s employees hold a number of events to raise funds for the NSPCC including a well supported golf day.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles honours top Van Centres
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is pleased to announce the winners of its Awards of Excellence 2009 from across its nationwide network of dedicated Van Centres.
Used van prices increase 5.5% in January
Manheim’s latest monthly Market Analysis reports that, at £2,676, the average wholesale used van sale price was up 5.5% (£140) in January 2009 compared with December 2008 and is the first increase in average wholesale used van prices since September 2008.
Buy a new TX4 in March; get a little bit of Britain
Drivers taking advantage of the March offers for a new TX4 from an LTI dealer could get an unexpected bonus; a fabulous limited edition Union Flag branded radiator grille! Participating LTI Dealers are offering a small number of new TX4’s with an option of a different radiator grille, but drivers must hurry as only some deals are available with the special grille.
Citroen Contract Motoring’s New Year LCV offers
During February and March, Citroen Contract Motoring (CCM), one of the UK’s largest vehicle contract hire companies, is offering attractive, very competitive, contract hire rates on selected new Berlingo and Relay vans.