Vans
Vauxhall Vivaro suits multi-skilled maintenance men
Leading South East building maintenance company Booker & Best has added a further three Vivaros to the 90 Vauxhalls that already make up half of their van fleet.
Find the best van at the right price
A new web site has been launched which aims to make the process of finding and buying the most appropriate van, pick-up or mini-bus, much easier and quicker – at the best possible deal.
Manheim CV Live sales continue to grow
Manheim CV Live has continued to attract record numbers of bids and record prices. CV Live is Manheim’s industry leading live online broadcast of physical auctions which allows buyers to bid and buy vans and trucks remotely, competing with buyers actually in the auction hall.
LDV forges global union with supplier awards
Automotive suppliers from across the world have visited Birmingham for LDV’s inaugural supplier awards.
Hartshorne Van Services completes Management Buy-Out
The future success of the Midland’s leading supplier of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been secured following a management buy out (MBO).
Van drivers reminded not to light up behind the wheel
On the anniversary of the smoking ban, Direct Line for Business is warning business van owners that flouting the ban could cost them money in the long run.
The Sunday Times takes to the road in a California
The Sunday Times has chosen a Volkswagen California campervan to circumnavigate the British coastline for a new six-week summer feature in search of the best beaches, idyllic locations and holiday destinations – all guided on the recommendations of readers.
Used commercial vehicle dealers look to 2009 for better times
Non-franchised commercial vehicle dealers report that the market has slowed, with a significant decline in retail activity over the past few months.
Elddis Motor Caravan scoops top Caravan Club prize
Behind every great motorcaravan there has got to be a great base chassis, engine and gearbox - and that’s definitely the case with the Elddis Autoquest range, by The Explorer Group Ltd, which has just scooped its second award from the Caravan Club.
Age concern
Manheim Auctions’ latest Commercial Vehicle Market Bulletin reports an emerging trend of a seasonally disproportionate increase in the average age of used vans.
Renault previews new concepts at Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition
As part of its ever-expanding Commercial Passenger Vehicle range, Renault recently showcased three new concepts at the Private Hire and Taxi Exhibition 2008: Trafic Taxi Bus, Shuttle-Master and Trafic Atlas Concept.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles at AMBEX 2008
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is showcasing two ambulance conversions based on its Transporter and Crafter models at AMBEX 2008, the international conference and exhibition for the emergency and urgent care sector, which runs from 24 to 26 June at the Harrogate International Centre, North Yorkshire.
Modec announces free motoring for UK van drivers
With the cost of fuel continuing to rise, van drivers are now paying out an average £1,250 a year extra on diesel compared to 2007 – more than the total cost of charging a Modec zero emission vehicle for a year.
New Supertrucks low-loading glass carrier
Now the advanced new Supertrucks low-loading 3.5 tonne gvw van is available – and the first of these innovative glass carrying vehicles have been acquired by Derby-based Designer Glass Ltd and Wakefield District Council.
Demand continues to slow in May
There continues to be price pressure in the used van market as average values for Fleet & Lease vans have fallen to their lowest point in 2008. According to the latest data from BCA’s Pulse report, Fleet & Lease vans averaged £3,979 in May - the first time values have dipped below £4,000 this year.