Vans
Demand for Commercial Vehicles continues to slow
The demand for commercial vehicles continued to slow in June 2008, according to figures from vehicle auction company, BCA.
Top-spec Citroen Relays for Integra Utility Services
Integra Utility Services is now putting 11 new Citroen Relay 35 L3H2 160 vans into service. The new Relays are specified with the 3.0HDi 160hp engine to suit them for use with Integra’s external metering teams, an operation which involves towing 2.0 tonne gross plant trailers.
Peugeot vans enhance EDF Energy’s low carbon vehicle fleet
Peugeot is supporting EDF Energy in meeting strict CO2 emission reduction targets with the supply of 87 brand new Partner Origin vans to its fleet in the South West of England. The new vans will assist the energy company in reducing emissions from its transport activities of some 20% by 2012.
Fleets need to incentivise drivers
Giving commercial drivers a financial incentive to change their driving style to reduce fuel use is the only way fleets are going to drive down their impact on the environment, according to Lysanda.
Price pressure continues in van market
Values continue to be under pressure in the van market according to new data from BCA. The company’s latest Pulse figures show that values slipped again in June as buyers remain cautious.
Vauxhall van variety appeals to Johnson Controls
The wide variety of van specifications on offer from Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles, proved particularly appealing to Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions when recently replacing a fleet of 60 vehicles.
Now van operators can avoid shocks when choosing electric power
Despite concerns about battery reliability, durability and costly ownership, the pitfalls associated with going electric within the light commercial vehicle sector, might no longer outweigh the long-term benefits, according to EurotaxGlass’s.
Energy company selects Ford as green option
Energy company E.ON has renewed its Ford contract with the environmental performance of Ford vehicles a deciding factor.
Think you're cool? Visit COOL 2009 and find out!
Since its first appearance as the Cool Pavilion ’97, COOL 2009 again promises to be the largest single display of refrigerated transport equipment and vehicles in Europe.
Five years’ free servicing on all Vauxhall vans
When you’re running a small business, unexpected bills can make a serious dent in your profits. And when your van is essential to your work, the last thing you need is an unexpected service bill eating into your income.
LDV opens its doors for children’s charity
LDV has welcomed a group of youngsters from the Chernobyl Children’s Project (UK) for an exclusive factory tour as part of a UK rehabilitation holiday. The eight young people from Belarus experienced a MAXUS panel van in the making as they were guided along the Washwood Heath van makers’ production line.
Record six month results for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has achieved record sales in the UK and internationally in the first six months of 2008.
LTI Vehicles and Taxifix set to steal the show
LTI Vehicles and Liverpool’s leading taxi dealership, Taxifix Ltd, will showcase the instantly recognisable London Taxi at this year’s North West taxi trade show.
Cab Direct E7 taxi on show at Liverpool
Allied Vehicles, manufacturer of the Cab Direct E7 taxi with tailored wheelchair access, is exhibiting at the Liverpool Taxi and Private Hire Exhibition 2008 at Kings Dock Arena, this week, July 29/30.
Smoking in vans could put buyers off when vehicles go for resale
Painter and decorator, Gordon Williams from Ceredigion, is challenging his £30 fine for smoking in his van – deemed as a workplace and therefore covered by the Smoking Ban.