Vans
LDV answers the call of nature
A Norfolk-based cabin hire company is relieved with its purchase of two MAXUS chassis cabs to transport its portable toilets across the region. The new vehicles are being supplied by Ford and Slater Peterborough.
CV dealers under strain as finance shortage impacts sales
Commercial vehicle dealers are feeling the pain resulting from falls in the availability and affordability of finance, according to EurotaxGlass’s – publisher of Glass’s Guide to Used Commercial Vehicles.
Renault at Interbuild 2008
Following the success of New Kangoo Van’s UK debut at this year’s CV Show, Renault will be building momentum for the new range among a more specialist audience at the Interbuild 2008 show at the NEC Birmingham.
LDV strengthens its fleet team
LDV has strengthened its fleet team with the strategic appointment of two new fleet sales directors to head up its UK operation.
Manheim Auctions warning on messing unit values
A survey of messing unit buyers recently conducted by Manheim Auctions provides vendors with a most compelling insight into the used market for this segment. The survey reveals that while many vendors believe messing units to be more valuable than their panel van equivalent, buyers do not agree.
Renault Kangoo Van with standard 3 year/100,000 mile warranty
Renault’s New Kangoo Van range has added a further key selling point to its already extensive weaponry as it prepares to do battle in the hotly contested compact van sector, with confirmation of a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty (first two years unlimited mileage) across the entire range.
ECA join Government’s ‘Driving for Better Business’ scheme
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has become one of the first trade associations in the country to back the Government’s road safety-focused ‘Driving for Better Business’ programme.
Manheim Auctions CV Live exceeds 3,000 online sales
Manheim Auctions CV Live sales have now exceeded 3,000 vehicles as the industry leading live online broadcast of physical auctions continues to attract record numbers of bids.
Piaggio Porter provides green solution
Piaggio Commercial Vehicles will be attending the UK National Low Carbon Vehicle Event next week held at Millbrook Proving Ground and will be displaying a Piaggio Porter electric MPV available for test drives.
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Sportline makes show debut at Interbuild
The stylish new Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Sportline panel van makes its show debut at Interbuild 2008, at the NEC from 26 to 30 October.
Citroen rules in Sovereign stationery fleet
Citroen vans now form the entire light van fleet of leading Midlands office supplier Sovereign Office Equipment, thanks to a recent order for Relay and Berlingo vans.
Fiat Fiorino to star at Interbuild 2008
Fiat Professional will be building on its success at this year’s Interbuild 2008 with an impressive range of products for customers working in the construction industry. Its stand, No. E25/F20, Hall 4, at Birmingham’s NEC, features many examples of the brand’s award-winning vehicles.
It’s Viva Vivaro as Luton plant hits 600,000 milestone
Production at General Motors Manufacturing Luton plant has reached a significant milestone, with the plant’s 600,000th van rolling off the production line.
New Caddy Sportline models add excitement to the range
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has released prices and specifications for the exciting new Caddy Sportline and Caddy Maxi Sportline models announced last month, which along with the existing Transporter Sportline panel vans and five-seater kombi, expand Volkswagen’s stylish Sportline range to five models.
Wholesale used van prices rose in September
Manheim’s latest monthly van Market Analysis reports that, at £2,929, the average wholesale used van sale price was up 4.8% (£135) in September compared with August.