Vans

Nissan announces ambitious plans for LCV growth

In a press conference held at the 62nd Hannover Motor Show, Nissan announced plans that will lead to a doubling of LCV business revenues and top level customer satisfaction in the LCV market globally.

Citroen’s Nemo & Berlingo make it a 1-2 victory

Citroen’s compact high cube van, the Nemo, has just been awarded the prestigious title of ‘International Van of the Year 2009’ – with the brand new Berlingo van taking second place. The champion Citroen LCVs received their prestigious accolades at a ceremony during the IAA Truck Show in Hanover.

Peugeot Bipper voted International Van of the Year 2009

On the 23 September, at the 62nd International Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, the Peugeot BIPPER was awarded the 2009 “International Van of the Year” award.

Volkswagen showcases new 1-tonne Pickup concept

Volkswagen has revealed the fourth model in its commercial vehicle line-up with the debut at the IAA in Hanover this week of an all-new Pickup concept.

Carillion supplies stop start Mercedes Sprinters to Office2Office

Carillion Fleet Management has delivered 18 Mercedes Sprinter ECO-Start vans to Office2Office as part of its strategy to further reduce the leading office supplies company’s fleet carbon footprint.

Teenage Cancer Trust announces winner of the who Magic Bus

The Teenage Cancer Trust recently handed over the keys to a unique The Who ‘Magic Bus’ – a 1965 ‘split-screen’ Volkswagen Transporter van donated by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles – to Anthony Jones from Irlam in Manchester.

Piaggio Porter delivers

Piaggio Commercial Vehicles will be exhibiting at the Post-Expo show to be held at ExCel in London, an international show held for the postal, parcel and courier industry.

Peugeot 207 van available in new colours

The Peugeot 207 Van is now available in a range of colours in addition to Bianca White.

Healthy supply of vans keeps up pressure on prices

Manheim’s first monthly van Market Analysis reports that in August average commercial vehicle sale prices fell against July by 4.9% to £2,794. Although the fall was largely in line with seasonal expectations, overall volumes in the van sector continued this year’s trend of being significantly higher than the same period last year – up by 26%.

Volkswagen highlights at IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

Volkswagen is using the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover (from 25 September to 2 October), for the world debut of a design study for a new Volkswagen pickup as well as to showcase a range of other innovations.

LTI vehicles to resolve under bonnet fires

LTI Vehicles acknowledge the twelfth incident concerning an early built 56 registered TX4 that has had an under bonnet fire. The taxi manufacturer continues to support and work closely with the PCO to ensure passenger and driver safety remains a priority.