Vans
LDV owners in major European investment
The owners of Birmingham-based van maker LDV has announced a major investment in a specialist European diesel engine design and manufacturer.
The knowledge you need at BCA
BCA is offering taxi drivers the chance to hail a quality used London black cab for themselves next week when a hundred cabs are offered for sale in a special event being staged at BCA Birmingham on behalf of Black Horse Taxi Finance.
Winners of Vanfest ‘Five generations of Campervan’ display
The winning Volkswagen vans have been chosen for the ‘Five generations of Campervan’ display at Vanfest, Europe’s largest gathering of Volkswagen vans, which takes place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern from 12 to 14 September.
London Taxi strikes gold in Beijing
As an internationally recognised symbol of Britain and London, the London Taxi was recently on hand to support London’s presence at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Iveco majors on the environment at Hanover
Iveco is using the occasion of the International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, which runs from September 25 until October 2, to showcase a line-up of new vehicles designed to reduce CO2 emissions.
Lord Jones hails London taxi in China
Trade Minister, Lord Jones of Birmingham, has given LTI Vehicles a major boost by traveling around China and the city of Beijing in the world famous London Taxi.
London taxi to be part of Regent Street Festival 2008
LTI Vehicles’ purpose-built and world famous London Taxi will take pride of place at this year’s Regent Street Festival 2008: A Great British Experience.
‘Parking fines’ to deliver to London - £600 million per year
With the cost of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for commercial operators having topped £600 million a year, the Freight Transport Association has challenged traffic authorities to sort out ‘Critical Delivery Zones’.
Back to basics to get best price on LCV sales
Duncan Ward, UK Business Development Manager – Commercial Vehicles - of leading vehicle auction company, BCA is advising small and medium sized businesses that have commercial vehicles for sale to get back to the basics as the market conditions get tougher.
Iveco delivers the 1,000th Daily minibus to the Variety Club
The Variety Club’s Sunshine Coaches fleet has taken delivery of its 1,000th minibus from full range commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco, which has been the charity’s sole provider of minibuses since 2001.
Royal Mail appoints Manheim Auctions
Royal Mail has installed Manheim Auctions, Washington as one of its regional de-fleet auction centres covering the North East and Scotland. The decision was made after a trial of the defleet process culminating in a very successful auction.
Things ain’t what they used to be
A 1965 Commer Ambulance, with just 9,455 miles on the clock, was sold for £3,650 plus VAT at a recent dedicated van and truck auction at Manheim Washington.
Need for caution after subdued month for LCVs
Having suffered a significant downturn in sales over recent months, the market for light commercial vehicles remained subdued in August, according to the commercial vehicle experts at EurotaxGlass’s.
Meet the fan in the van!
Football fans across the country will have the opportunity to vent their views from the comfort of a British-built Vivaro Doublecab during the 2008-09 season, thanks to a tie-in between Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles and talkSPORT radio.
Knowsley taxi drivers jubilant at Hackney Carriage approval of E7 taxi
Taxi drivers operating in Knowsley are celebrated yesterday (28th August 2008) at the decision of its local Licensing Committee to approve the E7 taxi as a Hackney Carriage within the borough. The move was backed by local taxi operators and trade groups including the Knowsley branch of the Unite Union.