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Mail.cop. Taking the Right Turn

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Local and Regional Transport Minister Norman Baker is planning to give local authorities greater control over how their roads

Bigger Box Carries More

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Organic food delivery specialist Abel & Cole has switched its fleet requirements from standard refrigerated van conversions to

Sixty Years Of The Toyota Land Cruiser

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

It may be hard to believe, but Toyota’s Land Cruiser is 60 years old this year. To celebrate this landmark, Toyota is launching new

Euroway Converts To Patient Transport

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Euroway has secured its first ever deal with Fresenius Renal Service, supplying eight new Mercedes Sprinter 311 minibuses that have

Ford Selling More Vans

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

UK market leader Ford is celebrating its centennial by boosting shares across its range in a weakened January market. Compared with

Penny Hydraulics to Give CV Show a Lift!

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Penny Hydraulics will use the forthcoming CV Show to highlight its full range of vehicle mounted load handling capabilities, includ

Full Range Of ecoFLEX Vans from Vauxhall

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Vauxhall is to offer an ‘eco’ model across its whole van range with the launch of ecoFLEX Commercial Vehicles.

Ready, Willing and Able

7/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Not content with having one of the biggest ‘off-the-shelf’ ranges of converted vehicles ready to start work as soon as they are wheeled out of the sho

Wind Cheating Luton

4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

Luton vans are an integral part of the High Street scene and yet the basic ‘box bolted on a chassis’ concept has changed little in

John O’Conner Sheds Some Weight

4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

It’s not just motor vehicles which have to comply with increasingly stringent safety legislation, but anything with an engine, incl

Scrappage Scheme Returns - for London

4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

Ford is to support its London-based customers with a commercial vehicle scrappage programme that will help them move from older van

OK to Oche at CV Show

4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

On its stand at the CV Show, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be giving visitors the opportunity to play darts with internationa

Citroën Improves Its Used LCV Warranty

4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

Citroën has just improved its Select Approved Used Vehicle Warranty for LCVs with a number of new recovery and assistance features.

Trafic Tames The Traffic

4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM

It’s hard to think that the futuristically styled Renault Trafic has been around for ten years, but it has. On the basis that there is only so much a

Warning - Road Markings Are Worn Out!

3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

Nearly a third of the length of Britain’s single carriageway A roads have white lines so worn out that they do not meet recognised

News from the CV Show.....Vantasia!

3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

It’s all quiet on the van industry front at present. Most manufacturers have got new models out there and in the showrooms, so ther

Isuzu Sales Pick Up

3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

Ahead of the CV Show, Isuzu has reported a fantastic start to the year, with sales of its Rodeo model up by 111% to the end of Febr

Urban Guerilla

3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM

Over the course of the coming year, Citroën will be upgrading all its diesel engines to Euro-5 spec, starting with the 1.4 litre unit in the Nemo. Not

Renault At The CV Show

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

As revealed last week, the centerpiece on Renault’s stand in Hall 5 at next month’s CV Show will be the zero emission, fully-electr

Citroën’s New LCV Management Team

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

With the departure of Robert Handyside who has been promoted within Citroën to the Paris-based position of B2B Development Manager,

Sales of New Vans Slows, but Trend is Still Upwards

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

As yet, there is no let up in the demand for new vans, sales of which have been rising steadily since the beginning of 2010. Althou

Amarok And Caddy Racer at The CV Show

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed its attendance at next month’s CV Show and will reveal two new vehicles on its stand i

Ssangyong Pickup at Geneva Show

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Spotted at the first major European car show of 2011 was a new pickup from Ssangyong, the Actyon Sports Concept. Indian automotive

Bulli Makes and Entrance

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Also spotted at the Geneva show was this brand new concept from Volkswagen. Unlike the Ssangyong SUT1, Volkswagen’s Bulli will prob

Buying Used Can Make Sense

3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM

Mercedes-Benz has one of the most reputable used dealer networks within the UK. The European-wide Used 1 program was launched last May, with the aim o

The Fair Fuel Transport Petition

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Fair Fuel UK Campaign made a couple of stops in London last week, at the Treasury and The Houses of Parliament to present its p

Citroën Berlingo Goes Up In The World With Afi-Uplift

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

In a bid to further reduce its ‘carbon footprint’ AFI-Uplift has invested in a fleet of Citroën Berlingo Enterprise vans

Silent as the Cemetary

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Gloucester Cathedral has purchased its first all-electric utility truck for its grounds keeping and facilities maintenance team, as

A Sign of the Times?

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

With many small and medium sized businesses struggling in these difficult financial times, and some failing, owners and managers ar

National Stocks Up With Klarius

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

As of now, National Tyres and Autocare will offer only British made top quality Klarius type-approved exhausts. The company’s 210 r

New Van Sales on the Increase – But for How Long?

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

With more wintry weather just over the horizon, Continental Tyres is urging van users to look more seriously at the merits of fitti

Winter Tyres Back in Stock

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Fleet management specialist, MG UK believes its equipment can save all vehicle operators at least 10 per cent on their fuel costs.<

Volkswagen Claims Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Award

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Volkswagen has been honoured with the 2010 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Award for Innovation in Car and Van Manufacture. Th

7 Tonner Makes Sense For Colas

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Colas has put four new Iveco ECODAILY tippers to work on its Portsmouth City Council working fleet. The 7t tippers were

Making the Case for Business

2/21/2011 12:00:00 AM

Like many manufacturers Citroën has an annual get-together with the LCV trade press to chew the fat, or in this case, select from the buffet. Given th

New Caddy Range Extended For 2011

1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

The new Caddy range has been expanded at Volkswagen Van Centres across the UK with the passenger-carrying Caddy Life and Caddy Maxi kombi models be

CV Show 2011 - Open for Business

1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

Suddenly, the 2011 CV Show is just around the corner. Until recently, we were saying “next year’s show” but now it’s only a few wee

Don’t Overload Tyres

1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

It has been alleged that van drivers have an unenviable record when it comes to roadside spot checks. According to VOSA, van driver

Parts from Page

1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

Andrew Page Limited, one of the UK’s fasted growing car and van parts distribution businesses, has now expanded its fleet of delive

Used van Prices to Rise?

1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

The growing demand for used vans by small businesses will counteract the increasing number of light commercials currently hitting t

First Demonstration Of Sartre Vehicle Platooning

1/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

Over recent years there has a been a lot of talk and speculation about running cars, vans, trucks and buses in convoy on our motorways. You might t

Renault Achieves Highest Growth In Fleet Market For 2010

1/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Renault has announced impressive fleet sales results for 2010, revealing the highest growth in fleet car and LCV market share of an

Cost Considerations Prevail

1/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Gibbs Surfacing has a acquired a fleet of Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313CDI models from Swindon-based Rygor Commercials. Three o

4x4 Sales Surge In December ...... But Generally, Business is Slow

1/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

Model mix helped average LCV values rally marginally in December from November’s low point, as the wintry conditions boosted sales

Van Growth at Greenhouse

1/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network has added a new branch with the opening of the Greenhous Van Centre in Bilston in the We

Top Man In Top Van

1/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

When it comes to success in business, age is no barrier to success, as Dennis Davison has proved over nearly 40 years of selling va

Small Van with Big Ideas

1/2/2011 12:00:00 AM

The changes to the latest version of the Citroën Nemo are all inside the body and under the skin, primarily under the bonnet. This

Renault Finds A Good Home!

12/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Wales’ largest social landlord, RCT Homes has ordered 51 New Master vans for their maintenance staff who travel all over Wales, loo

Renault Finds A Good Home!

12/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Wales’ largest social landlord, RCT Homes has ordered 51 New Master vans for their maintenance staff who travel all over Wales, loo

Lighten the Load

12/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

It won’t suit everyone, but for those businesses needing a compact load carrier for shopping malls, narrow lanes and public parks,

Multipart Franchise for C P Davidson

12/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

CP Davidson & Sons of Chorley have been awarded a van and truck spare parts franchise by Multipart with responsibility for a la

Credit where Credit’s Due

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Despite the doom and gloom emanating from TV screens and staring us in the eyeballs from pages of newsprint, the European commercia

MoTs While You Sleep

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Local van and passenger transport operators can now get their vehicles MoT tested through the night following the launch of a new s

Who’s Giving The Orders Now?

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

According to research conducted by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency van fleet offences in certain areas, are exceeding thos

Be Careful When Cutting!

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Following two recent fatal accidents the Health & Safety Executive have issued a warning about the practice of cutting drums

Christmas Comes Early to Van Centre

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

To celebrate the opening of its new half million pound Volkswagen Van Centre investment, Imperial Commercials on Leek New Road in S

Access Platform Goes Green

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Chelmsford based PJ Hire Services has taken delivery of the first new Euro-5 van in the UK to be mounted with a hybrid Versalift mo

Caught in Transit

11/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Domestic bliss in the Editorial household has been suspended at the present time. Naturally, and in typical fashion, our entirely innocent Editor i

Who’s Giving The Orders Now?

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

The age of the robot, and perhaps even the robot boss, is fast approaching, but where will that leave the rest of us? This rathe

Northgate Vehicle Hire And Ford Launch New Apprenticeship Programme

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

Northgate Vehicle Hire, Britain’s largest vehicle rental company, has launched its first national apprentice training scheme in par

Appointment At Navman

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

Navman Wireless has appointed Haydon Davis to liaise between fleet operators and R&D technicians to ensure technical developmen

£1 Can Take You a Long Way

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

Looking back on the Brighton to London Future Car Challenge a couple of weeks ago, Nicholson Mclaren Engines (NME) has calculated t

Last Chance For Peugeot Cut Price Deal

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

Business customers looking for a new LCV could still benefit from Peugeot’s Van Fortnight offers which comes to a close this wee

Ford Tops UK Reliability Survey

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford has been named as Britain's most reliable van manufacturer in the annual ‘Fleet News’ magazine survey. In a double success, Fo

Only in America

11/15/2010 12:00:00 AM

This article is a self indulgent look at an American motor show which has little interest or relevance to the average British CV user, but as far a

Master-Ful Choice For Safestyle

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Nationwide home improvements company Safestyle UK has taken delivery of 170 New Renault Master vans, thanks to advice from Expense

Blue Oval Gets Blue Light Approval

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

The entire Ford range - from the Ford Fiesta to the Ford Transit - has been awarded preferred status in the newly announced f

Germany Gets Gas Sprinter

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Starting this month, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 LGT (Liquefied Gas Technology) models will be coming off the production line in

Bott Invests In The Future

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Storage equipment designer and manufacturer Bott Ltd, has invested in a new sheet metal profilingcentre, which will lead to sav

Sammitr Hard Tops Exclusive To Proppa

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Online auto accessories retailer Proppa has become the sole distributor of Sammitr SMM hard tops in the UK. S

The Future Is Just Around the Corner

11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

This first RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge was therefore rather different to those events which have been staged in the past as it was

Ford Transit Lifeline For Disabled Ski Team

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

For the second year Ford has loaned a nine-seater Transit Tourneo 280SWB minibus to the Combined Services Disabled Ski Team.

AluRack Is Coming to the UK

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Following favourable feedback from the recent IAA Show in Hanover, the Belgian manufacturer of AluRack roofracks for vans and picku

Ford Transit Flies Around Britain

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford dealership Stoneacre York has driven a Ford Transit ECOnetic round 12 Battle of Britain sites ending up at Southampton on one

Production Milestone At Bosch

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

At its Hallein plant in Austria, Bosch has now produced its one millionth SCR Denoxtronic exhaust-gas treatment system. In combinat

Fleet Insourcing On The Rise?

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The ongoing recession is having a number of different effects on different companies as each business adapts to new ways of working

Community Building Company Equips Fleet For The Future

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

National building maintenance group Community Building Services (CBS) Ltd has invested in a new satellite vehicle tracking system t

The 2010 RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge

11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The forthcoming RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge on November 6th will be the first event of its type designed to showcas

Mitsubishi Field Tests Electric Van

10/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have started field testing a prototype light commercial electric vehic

Public Sector Offer

10/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

Alliance Asset Management is making an offer to all public sector organisations to provide them with a free fleet audit. This follo

Boxed Set!

10/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

It would appear that as the recession keeps biting back, more people are seeking an escape by going to the movies. Perhaps that’s t

Vauxhall Assists GVS Assist

10/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

GVS Assist, the specialist maintenance supplier, has purchased 20 new 1.3 litre CDTi Vauxhall Combo vans. The vans were specified w

Isuzu Rodeo – Horses for Courses

10/25/2010 12:00:00 AM

If you wanted to go on a relaxing touring holiday across Britain you’d pick an estate car or a Jaguar, certainly not a pickup. Similarly, if you wa

Mazda Strikes a Handsome Pose

10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM

Mazda took the wraps off its latest BT-50 pickup at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney last week. Developed as an ‘Active lifestyle

Nissan at Crossroads

10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM

Crossroads Truck and Bus has launched a Nissan Light Commercial Vehiclefranchise across two sites in Birstall and Rotherham. &n

Peugeot Endorsed For Blue Light Sales

10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM

The National Policing Improvement Agency has awarded preferred supplier status of vehicles and equipment to Peugeot Motor Company i

Entry Level Quartix

10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM

September proved a bumper month for Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles registering its highest ever light commercial vehicle retail marke

Abel & Cole’s New Daily Fleet

10/18/2010 12:00:00 AM

Organic food delivery specialist Abel & Cole has replaced 20 five year old 3.5 tonne Iveco Daily panel vans with new Daily chas

Order Your Caddy Now

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ahead of the new Caddy’s arrival in showrooms next month, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has released details of introductory finan

Nexus Takes On Peugeot Car & Van Rental Programme

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

Following its appointment to manage the Peugeot Car and Van Rental Programme, vehicle rental specialist Nexus Vehicle Management ha

Sprinter Gets Flower Power

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

Garden centre boss Tony Blake has bought a brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from Kidderminster dealer Mudie-Bond to replace his 10

Fuel Logger From Ashwoods

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ashwoods Automotive has a developed a unique fuel logging system which is attracting interest from the fleet industry. &nb

Average LCV Values Stall, But Fleet & P/X Rise

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

Average values for LCVs at BCA slipped by £65 in September, largely as a result of a changing model mix that saw volumes of cheaper

Ford Transit SportVan Goes Red

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford is extending its hugely popular SportVan theme with 100 new special edition Transit SportVans finished in a distinctive red li

Velour Killed Corduroy

10/11/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Editorial Transit has now done 9,000 miles in nine months and we’re still good pals. I was going to tell you that I was now achieving an averag

Vans On Parade at Classic Motor Show

10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

If you find yourself at a loose end over the weekend of 12 to 14 November, then a visit to the Footman James Classic Motor Show at

Boring Equipment for Merc

10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

Maidstone-based water engineering specialist Capelwood Utilities has purchased four Medium-length Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313CDIss f

Moving Forward with Ford

10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

On the basis that technology never stops advancing at Ford Motor Company, next year’s range of light commercials will feature so

Peugeot LCVs Get New Euro-5 Engines

10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

Peugeot has announced that it is to progressively introduce a range of Euro-5 diesel engines across its light commercial vehicle ra

Princess Royal Visits Transaid

10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined key figures from across the transport and logistics industry in Canary Wharf last week

Small Just Gets Better

10/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

The trouble with modern technology is that for the first time, large scale vehicle manufacturers can now build ‘niche’ models witho

Used Van Prices Recover In August

9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Average values for LCV’s at BCA rose in August, halting a three-month decline. Trade activity picked up in advance of the exp

Reach for the Sky

9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Kettering-based access platform manufacturer Cumberland Industries UK is offering to help utility companies, local authorities and

Waiting for a Pickup?

9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford’s new Ranger pickup is set for its world debut at the Australia International Motor Show which is being held in Sydney next we

Yodel By Name But Not By Song!

9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fiat’s new Doblò Cargo has been awarded ‘International Van of the Year 2011’. The new van achieved 128 out of a possible 168 points

Kangoo Goes Electric

9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

Renault premiered its production version of the Kangoo Van Z.E. (Zero Emission), the first all-electric van developed and built by

Nissan’s New Big Van

9/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

No surprise from Nissan then! When the wraps came off their new van at Hanover it looked just like a Master/Movano which had been a

Goods People carrier

9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Always on the look-out for something different, John Fife finds that the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle does have something to offer the van operat

Vauxhall Helps Our Heroes

9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

A couple of weeks ago we ran a story regarding Vauxhall’s involvement with a two week long ‘Drive for Heroes’ tour of the UK collec

Double Tops from Supertrucks!

9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Supertrucks continues to raise glass transport/handling safety and efficiency standards with a September double first. The St

Ford Caters for Campers

9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford has developed a new, lightweight chassis for the motorhome industry. Designed for specialist converters, it offers enhanced pa

New Caddy Prices Announced

9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ahead of its UK launch, Volkswagen has announced prices for the brand new Caddy and Caddy Maxi vans. We’ll have a review of t

Daily On Ward Duty

9/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Apparently, each household in Britain produces around a tonne of rubbish every year, and on that basis recycling has become a

Truck-Specific Sat Nav from CoPilot

9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

There’s another new HGV/LCV specific satellite navigation guide on the market, this time from ALK Technologies. The CoPilot Live v8

Win Prizes With Van Mail

9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced Van Mail, a new electronic newsletter designed to give owners and potential customers

Fuel Cards By Phone

9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

A fuel card account can now be opened within minutes, thanks to The Fuelcard People’s new telephone application service.

Ground Maintenance is a Growing Business

9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

iVan visited the Institute of Groundmanship/Saltex exhibition at Windsor for the first time last week, the biggest show in the UK for local authori

New Ford Sat Nav Integrates With Rear View Mirror

9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford dealers are now offering a sat nav unit fitted alongside the rear view mirror in an extended holder. It’s not quite so s

Is Your Vehicle Washing Putting You At Risk Of Prosecution?

9/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

And here’s a cautionary tale from the MD of PermaClear UK, Richard Barker: “Many companies are falling foul of pollution regulation

King Of The Concrete Jungle!

8/16/2010 12:00:00 AM

With a narrow body, and a high capacity loa

Vertikal Rises to the Occasion

7/10/2010 12:00:00 AM

Rising from the ashes of the old CMPE Show, the exhibits of Vertikal Days have pierced the skies above Haydock Racecourse for the last 4 years. Des

Advances in Vehicle Mounted Load Handling

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Penny Hydraulics has developed a range of new platforms for its Single Wheel Lift, Easyloader Tail Lift and Step Lift models offeri

Citroën Extends CCM Offer

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Citroën Contract Motoring (CCM) is extending its latest series of highly competitive contract hire rates into the third quarter.

Good News for Peugeot

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Peugeot has recorded a strong first six months in 2010 with sales up over 10,000 units across the full range of Peugeot products co

Iveco’s New Website

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Iveco has launched a new UK website featuring a number of new tools. Amongst these is a vehicle configurator which allows visit

Isuzu Seeks UK’s Top Farm Worker

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Isuzu, is currently on the look out for the UK’s 2010 ‘Farm Worker of the Year’. Run through ‘Farmers Weekly’, the award seeks Brit

Sprinter to the Rescue

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Search and rescue volunteers in Staffordshire now have a brand new Sprinter 313CDI Long 4x4 which will serve as a mobile command an

Citroën LCVs Fit For Purpose

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fitness First has taken delivery of six new Citroën LCVs comprising one Dispatch dual fuel (petrol/lpg) van, one Berlingo dual fuel

Citroën LCVs Fit For Purpose

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fitness First has taken delivery of six new Citroën LCVs comprising one Dispatch dual fuel (petrol/lpg) van, one Berlingo dual fuel

The Future of Mercedes-Benz Vario

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Although it can trace its origins back 24 years, the current Mercedes-Benz Vario range is now 15 years old, but shows no signs of o

ALD Automotive Joins The Driving For Better Business Campaign

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

By achieving a crash reduction of almost a third, ALD Automotive, one of the UK’s leading contract hire and leasing companies, has

Arcus Takes 80 Transporters

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has secured a £1.7 million deal to supply over 80 Transporter vans to Arcus Engineering who opera

Binatone Smart SatNav

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

One regarded as expensive luxuries, Satellite Navigation units are now regarded as essential motoring items. Naturally prices have

Telematics – Essential for Large Scale Outside Broadcasts

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The public’s insatiable demands for live and comprehensive television coverage of live events has led to a growth in the number of

New Fleet Car And Van Sales Online “Rising But Erratic”

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The motor industry e-commerce specialist epyx reports that new fleet vehicle sales online are rising quite rapidly, but remain quit

Have Your Say!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Drivers are being invited to have their say on how much motorists should be charged in parking and other traffic penalties and c

THE USED LCV MARKET - An Indicator of Business Trends?

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

BCA has published ‘The Used LCV Market Report 2010’, a new publication aimed at highlighting the critical role LCV’s play in the we

Editor In Transit

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Since the arrival of The Editor’s new long term appraisal vehicle in December last year, he has clocked up 6,000 miles. Here in the office we know

Scott Free!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Gavin Scott, the Freight Transport Association’s Head of Policy for Scotland, retired on the 5th July after more than 30 years base

Thomas Hardie Is 25!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Thomas Hardie Commercials are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. The company now has nine Volvo Dealerpoints and managed

Krone Cool Liners for Dennis Distribution

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Dennis Distribution has added two new Krone Cool Liner Duoplex GRPs into its 70 strong trailer fleet, which currently includes 4 mi

Is There No End To Apps?

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Navman Wireless has launched an iPhone app that allows customers to manage their entire vehicle fleet from the palm of their hand.

Brycol Sells Out to Gray & Adams

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

As of 1st July 2010, Gray & Adams Ltd., has become the new owner of Brycol Ltd., a commercial vehicle repair facility based in

Tanked Up And Ready To Go!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Aylesury based Alpeco is currently offering one of the most advanced electronic registers available in the market along with meters manuf

From Volvo To Day!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Day Aggregates have added two new Volvo FM13-460 8x4 chassis to their fleet at their Crawley depot. The company operates over 100 t

Royal Role For Transit?

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Hampton Court has taken delivery of three new Ford Transits to help its army of groundsmen maintain the 750 acre estate.

Plumbase Invests £1.9m In Iveco Daily Fleet

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Iveco is in the process of delivering 107 new Iveco Daily light commercials to plumbing, heating and bathroom specialist Plumbase,

New Catalogue From Arco

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Safety and workwear firm Arco will launch its ‘Big Book’ catalogue this September and will introduce a new Extreme Comfort range of safety boots and s

Lottery Winner Splashes out!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

To many people, winning the Lottery means instant retirement, to others it offers a chance to start up their own business or invest

The New 7.0 Tonne Iveco Daily

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Iveco has extended its range of Daily and EcoDaily light commercials with a new 7.0 tonne model which offers an increase in payload

‘Green Credentials’ Can Generate More Business

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Family-owned Moores Refrigeration Controlled Transport (MRCT) has recently purchased two trailers from Gray & Adams Ltd, one wi

DAF Does it For Fife

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fife Council are now using four DAF CF85 FTTs pulling high-capacity BMI ejector trailers to move around 100,000 tonnes of recycling

Dyson’s Biggest Yet!

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

At the recent Tow Show 2010 in Telford, the Roger Dyson Group showed an example of the biggest accident unit the company has built.

Isuzu Technicians off to Japan

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

In October this year, two technicians from Isuzu Truck UK’s dealer network will represent the UK in the Isuzu World Technical Competition that is bein

Chinese Deal for Daimler

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Daimler and Foton Motor have a joint venture contract with Foton Motor in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the P

Hadwins Buys Dyson

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Hadwins, the Volkswagen and Audi dealer in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria is now using a new Dyson built truck to deliver new and used

Smith Electric Electrifies America

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The President of the United States praised workers at Smith Electric Vehicles for helping to rebuild America’s economy. President B

Export Award for Smith Electric Vehicles

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Smith Electric Vehicles has been honoured for growing exports of its electric vans and trucks. The company grew exports from 2% of

Glasgow To Host European Transport Conference 2010

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

This year’s European Transport Conference (ETC) will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow between 11th and 13th October.

Eurotunnel Makes Progress

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

In its half year results, Eurotunnel has reported an increase in traffic for all Eurotunnel Shuttles and for Eurostar. Truck Shuttles are up by 41% wh

Continental Wins Over Maidens

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Maidens of Telford has chosen Continental as its primary choice of tyre. The company runs 50 tractor units and 110 tri-axle curtain

5 Million and Still Rolling

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Not only does the year 2010 mark Alcoa’s 30th year in the alloy wheel businness, but this month the company will ship its 5 millionth wheel to a custo

Lifetime Achievement Award for Michelin Man

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Jim Rickard, managing director, Michelin Tyre PLC, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) in reco

Politics and Industry – Uneasy Allies?

7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Iveco Senior Vice President, Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Platforms, Sam Burman, presented a paper entitled: "Climate

Leekes Takes Its First Volvo

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

A new 15-tonne FL rigid, the first Volvo to be owned by the company, has entered service with Department Store, Leekes of Llantrisa

Bevan Group Aftercare

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Bevan Group has appointed Roy Shelton to the key role of Aftercare Manager. As well as maintaining and repairing their own box and curtainsided truck

Rheinmetall MAN Joint Venture

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The joint venture between the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Group and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG can now take immediate effect following a

SCR’s Milestone in the USA

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Daimler Trucks North America has just secured two new major orders which now exceeds the initial sales milestone of 10,000 BlueTec

Fired Up For Business

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Stovax Group has purchased a 7.5-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canter truck and two Mercedes-Benz Vito vans from Exeter dealer City Wes

Steel Support for Stralis

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Iveco and its Kent-based dealer, Haynes Trucks, have won a major conquest deal with steel stockholders John Parker & Sons to re

Competition for Economical Drivers!

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Daimler Fleetboard is again organising its international truck drivers' competition, from June 1st – 30th, 2010. &n

More Power for MAN racers

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The first race of the 36-round European Truck Racing Championship 2010 on May 22/23 is just around the corner, and for the first ti

Autosafe and the electric evolution

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Independent vehicle service and mechanical repair network Autosafe is developing service agreements with electric vehicle suppliers that do not have a

Changes for Renault Truck in Northern Ireland

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Renault Trucks has announced its takeover of Coulter Truck & Van Ltd, at Mallusk, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, from 1st May

Name that Truck

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

To celebrate 40 Years on the road, Eddie Stobart has launched a nationwide competition to name one of its own trucks. It will be th

Trakker At The Ready

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Iveco have primed themselves to maximise their opportunity on any upturn in the construction sector. As the industry slowly recovers there

FREE DAFcheck Now Available

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

With the Operators Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) system used by VOSA becoming even more important and affecting O Licences, the recording and retrie

Fowler Welch Does ‘The Ton’!

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Fowler Welch have just put their 100th Volvo truck into service just 18 months after taking their first Volvo’s for over 10 years.

Penske Truck Leasing Orders 600 Volvo Trucks

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

There is absolutely no reason whatsoever for putting a picture of an American spec truck being bought by an American company

Getting the options right

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

J G Andersson and Sons in Linneryd is a privately-owned sawmill in Sweden which can trace its origins back to 1928. When JGA decide

Keltruck Supplies First Of A Kind To TM Logistics

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

TM Logistics (TML) has taken delivery of ten new Scania 360LA4x2 MNA R Cabs operating with a 2 pedal opticruise gearbox - the first

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Gregory Distribution Ltd, which operates over 500 trucks and 850 trailers, has renewed its agreement with ATS Euromaster to fit Mic

New 4 Arm Bottom Loading Unit For Naas Oils

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Naas Oils based in Naas, near Dublin have placed an order with Alpeco Limited of Aylesbury for a new loading skid which is a 4 arm

FE Low Entry Cab Debuts At Futuresource

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Volvo’s FE Low Entry Cab (LEC) rigid will make its first public appearance at the FutuResource international conference and trade f

Enterprising Relay...makes a good idea!

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

It was my own stupid fault. I was in a hurry, but I did it again. And it’s not as if I haven’t done it before

Van Prices Still Rising In April

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

According to the latest report from British Car Auctions, April established a new highest average monthly value

Transit Win AA Business

5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ford’s Southampton plant recently handed over 56 Ford Transit 300 short-wheelbase vans to the AA AutoWindshields

A New Super Great Truck!

4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Production has already begun at the Kawasaki plant of a new generation of the Fuso Super Great 16-25t GVW truck se

The Wraps Come Off For Vauxhall Movano

4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Vauxhall wheeled out its big guns for the first public airing of the new Movano at the CVO Show last week in Bir

Volvo Gets Tough on Construction with FMX

4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Matthew Eisenegger reckons Volvo Trucks have come out fighting with the all new FMX. Information at the launch of the new truck stated: ‘Vo

Collins Seafoods’ Latest Catch!

3/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Collins Seafoods has invested in two new Euro-5, 5.0 tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 513CDI and 3.5-tonne Spr

Taking A Chance, or Grasping An Opprtunity?

3/10/2010 12:00:00 AM

Retirement prompted Mike Tudor to look at launching a new career. As a 62-year-old, Birmingham-based Mike set up

A Message For Us All

3/10/2010 12:00:00 AM

Just when you solve one problem another one comes along. For that reason Brigade Electronics has produced a training DVD in collabo

Venson Secures Major 1,400-Strong Fleet Deal

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Venson Automotive Solutions has won one of the largest contracts in its recent history with the signing of a major

Waste-ing Business Opportunities!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Pearson’s of Thetford have taken delivery of three new Volvo FE Farid-bodied rear-end loaders for their trade waste operation in th

Europe Gets Closer to the UK

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Geodis Calberson is to introduce a new EUROTOP distribution service in addition to its current Top 48 service. The new service will offer delive

Hannon Transport Takes Ten

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Schmitz Cargobull has supplied 10 new refrigerated trailers to Ireland-based Hannon Transport. The trailers a

Flow-Charts for Tankers!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Aylesbury based Alpeco the liquid handling equipment company specialising in road tanker equipment, industrial meters and tanker lo

Nestlé Goes Sweet On Michelin

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Following a year-long tyre trial Nestlé Logistics is switching over to Michelin 455/45 R 22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyres across its fleet. Fitted a

JAUPT Recognises New Novadata Driver CPC Course

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Novadata Transport Training, based in Braintree in Essex, has now gained JAUPT approval for their Certificate of Professional Competence National Frei

USA Deal for Penny Hydraulics

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Penny Hydraulics has signed an agreement with QT Equipment (www.qtequipment.com) for the s

Actros Joins the RNLI Fleet

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution now has a rather special addition to its fleet, it’s first heavy haulage tractor unit.

On the Buses

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

HW Pickrell, of Billericay in Essex, has replaced their 1987, E-reg FL6 Volvo with a new FE-280 rigid supplied by MC Truck and Bus

Wind Power And Hot Air!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

While continuing to advocate the search for and development of new forms of ‘alterative energy’ the Government’s decision to allow

Training Goes Backwards!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Brigade Electronics has produced a training DVD in collaboration with TNT to take drivers back to basics. The DVD explains the bene

Asda Order For 150 New Schmitz Cargobull Reefers

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Asda has taken delivery of 150 new refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull built at the company’s manufacturing plant in Count

AA Drivetech Does CPC

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

AA DriveTech, part of the AA Group, has appointed Jason Vallint as Business Development Director with special responsibility for th

First Renault For Thornton & Ross

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The UK’s largest independent pharmaceutical manufacturer, Thornton and Ross, has taken delivery of its first ever Renault, a new Eu

Stobart Continues To Break New Ground

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Stobart Group is selling part of its Inland Ports asset to Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Limited, for around

Eddie Goes Global

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

For the 5th year in a row Eddie Stobart has been named as one of the UK’s leading business brands by the Superbrands organisation.

40 Years on from the Atkinson Borderer!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

iTruck has never tested a vintage truck before so we jumped at the chance to have a drive down memory lane. Matthew Eisenegger had a blast

More Pulling Power for Wales’ Oldest Brewery

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Wales' oldest operational brewery, The Felinfoel Brewery Company Limited of Felinfoel, near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire has taken del

And Now, The Logistics News – by Kate Silverton!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Newscaster and journalist, Kate Silverton is all set to host the inaugural Logistics Showcase on 13 April 2010 in Birmingham.

Mercedes Passes the Superdrug Test

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

AS Watson, parent company of Superdrug and Savers, is to switch its entire fleet of 101 trucks toMercedes-Benz.

Maxi Gets Midlum Appeal

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ayrshire haulage company, Maxi Haulage, has taken delivery of five new Euro-5 Renault Midlum 180.08s, through Renault Trucks Midlan

Autologic Appoints Scania

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has been appointed to manage and operate the Doncaster Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) of Autologic H

Concrete Evidence for Telematics

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

Stockport-based Aardvark Concrete, which operates a fleet of 14 vehicles supplying concrete and aggregate to DIY and trade contract

Another Merc for QVD

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

QVD Fleet Services has marked a 10-year association with Mercedes-Benz by investing in a new Actros 2444LS car transporter capable

Heritage on Parade

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza is the south-West's largest festival of transport and will be staged this year

Clean And Green Tips The Scales

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

The low emission Euro-5 engine in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plus its 5 tonne gross weight persuaded Balfour Beatty to acquire a fleet

Volvo Customer Gets The Push!

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM

    The first pusher-axle tridem 8x4 built by Volvo for the UK market has entered service with Wiltshire-based Hills Waste Solutions.

New FM Range Details Released

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Volvo FM has released details of its new FM range with its particular emphasis on regional distribution duties.   &nb

Manx go for MAN

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Manx Independent Carriers has switched truck suppliers to MAN, after taking delivery of its first TGX 26.440 midlift 6x2 tractor un

Going for Growth

3/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Aspray Transport, is predicting a 20 per cent growth for 2010 following several large national contracts awarded at the start of th

Tractor With Added At-Traction

2/10/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The UK’s first two Volvo FH16-700 8x4 Heavy Haulage tractor units have entered service with Bristol’s top weight transport speciali

Taking the Guesstimation Out Of Manoeuvring

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    It’s inevitable that a vehicle the size and height of a truck has ‘blind spots’ and if you’re manning the truck on your own, having

Automatic Choice for Veolia

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
   The first Actros trucks to be fitted with a new offroad version of Mercedes’ 12 speed PowerShift 2 automated transmission have been put t

Aspray Transport Outsources Tyre Requirements

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The latest firm to undertake an independent tyre policy is Willenhall-based Aspray Transport. The logistics firm is to adopt ATS Eu

New Master For Renault Trucks

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Renault Trucks are to adopt the new Renault Master van range which is due to be launched in this country in April (but available to

Norwegian Heavy Duty Hauler

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Six months after taking delivery of the of the first example of the world’s strongest series-manufactured truck, the Volvo FH16-700

Helping In Haiti

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Daimler Trucks was quick off the mark when the earthquake battered Haiti, immediately sending 20 Fuso Canter trucks worth over half

Open-Top Box For Draper Distribution

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Newton-le-Willows-based Draper Distribution has added its eighth Iveco Stralis, just two years after the company formed. &

New Isuzu Truck Dealer For Midlands

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Consolidating their existing Midlands dealer network, Isuzu Truck UK has taken on M6 Commercials, based in Nechells, Birmingham, as

MAN of the Moment (Ed what do you think?)

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
I have always had plenty of appreciation for the MAN range, and in particular their tractor range. I have already driven the TGX and TGM in

Middleweight MAN

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
In the previous issue of iTruck Matthew Eisenegger tried out the MAN TGL 7.180 out for the size, this week he jumped up a couple of weights

More Body Building for Bevan

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Halesown based Bevan Group has acquired the nearby specialist bodybuilder, PG Reeves in Balsall Heath. This has given the company a

Slow Start to New Year

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The SMMT has just released its January figures for new truck sales, and despite some small signs of growth in the new car and new v

Cards v Computers

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Computers haven’t quite taken over the world, although they may well be on their way to doing so, but there are still practical and

Instruction Manual on CD!

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    From now on TRW Automotive Aftermarket will include a cd-rom containing maintenance and repair information inside the box of every

In At The Deep End With Kerax

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    M&Z Beeby Haulage Ltd. has taken delivery of a Renault Kerax 410 DXi, with sleeper cab and a 16-speed gearbox, through Renault

Canters Come Clean

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    With immediate effect the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter now comes with EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) compliance as stand

Music On The Move

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Specialist music transportation company Redburn Transfer has taken delivery of five Krone Mega Dry Liner Vans to add to its current

New MOT Lane At Stockton-On-Tees

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland have opened a new MOT Test lane at their dealership at Stockton-on-Tees. The fac

The Illuminators

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Ahead of new legislation which will require daytime running lights on all new cars as of next year, Hella has introduced a set of L

Clean Runner Meets LEZ

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    A 26-tonne Iveco Trakker 330ES with Epsilon crane supplied by local authority fleet provider TransLinc will shortly be taking up ro

Millions of Milestones for Eurotunnel

2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    It’s hard to believe but it’s now 16 years since Eurotunnel opened for business and truck driver Ricky Szitkovics got a bigger surp

An Interview with Ford's Director of Commercials

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
With barely enough time to get his feet under his desk, Tim Campbell asks Ford’s new CV Director what life is like in the fast

Catch Up With The Past

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    If you fancy a good old wallow in the past with an added whiff of smoke and steam then the annual Gloucestershire

New Cheif Executive Officer at Fraiken

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
Fleet management, contract hire and rental specialist, Fraikin Ltd has appointed Peter Backhouse as Chief Executive Officer. Currentl

SMMT Increases Car And Van Registration Forecasts

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has increased its forecast for 2010 full year car and van re

Green Shoots?

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    TLS Vehicle Rental reckons the economy is moving forward. They have noted a solid increase in the spot rental of v

Access All Areas!

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service has increased its operational capability in rural areas by investin

Criminals Target Idle Drivers

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Coinciding with national Car Crime Awareness Week, the Fuelcard Company, has revealed details of its own survey on

Frivolous Summer in Prospect!

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Mercedes-Benz is sponsoring two key events in this year’s cycling calendar and will the MTB Series and the Animal

Diamond Move for Unipart

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The first batch of a 750-strong new fleet of decaled and ply-lined Renault Kangoo Vans has just been delivered to

The Nation's Favourite Tops Another Poll!

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    According to the Association of Chief Police Officers Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (AVCIS), the ‘most pop

New Volkswagen Van Centre In Leicester!

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Van drivers in Leicestershire now have the benefit of a new Volkswagen Van Centre offering sales of new and used V

Nemo by Name...Nippy by Nature

1/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
The Nemo sits at t

Fiat Professional In Major New Fleet Supply Deal

1/4/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Fiat Professional used the CVO Show to announce a major supply deal with Scottish Southern Energy which has commit

Cutting Down On Wasted Journeys

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Some couriers and hauliers are still wasting opportunities to cut their fuel costs and reduce their carbon footpri

Abacus Appoints New Workshop Manager

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Abacus, the Dorset based vehicle hire company, has appointed former Castle Recovery Work Shop Manager Justin Ware

Got a Forklift – Got Protection?

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Cotswolds-based Jayline Products has created a patented heavy duty moulded rubber load protector which will fit th

First Class Delivery

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    DigiCore’s C-track vehicle and driver management system has helped Royal Mail to reduce fuel usage by more t

The Independent Choice?

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    According to motor industry consultancy Network Automotive, there is an opportunity for independent garages to gen

Maxilift at CVO Show

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Next Hydraulics and Ernest Doe and Sons will use the CV Operator Show to promote its range of Maxilift cranes. "Th

City Link To Back The ‘Sky Blues’

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    City Link has agreed a record three year club sponsorship deal with Coventry City Football Club and will become th

More Changes Proposed for Driving Licence Qualifications

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The Department for Transport (DfT) in conjunction with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and Driver and Vehicle L

N-Ice Times in the Transporter

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction

Save Fuel, Save Cost, Save The Planet from the SMMT

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders will run a half-day seminar on telematics’ role in cutting fuel use

Fords Electrified Five

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Ford Motor Company is planning to introduce five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light comme

White Van Man Turns Green With Envy

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction

Warning – Men at Work!

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Under new Department of Transport rules, all road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on sa

Sauce With Everything

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Jiffy Trucks, the UK’s largest manufacturer of mobile catering vehicles, has just launched its new Citroën Berling

Five Tonne Mercs Hit the Streets

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Balfour Beatty is using a new batch of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter tippers to perform general road and pavement mainten

The Automatic Choice for Fairfax Meadow

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    After four years of successful operation, Fairfax Meadow has replaced its first Daily AGiles with 15 new Daily mod

Charity Begins at H&L Garages

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    H&L has loaned a Mercedes-Benz Vito 111CDI on a long-term basis to charity group The Echoes Foundation whic

New Drivetrain For Electric Megas

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Aixam Mega is introducing a new AC motor drivetrain for its Multitruck commercial range to give enhanced performance and reduce mai

A Master-ful Appraisal

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Despite his distaste for ‘nouvelle cuisine’ our esteemed Editor was

Renault Kangoo S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-D

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
Small vans are getting bigger all the time. Not necessarily in terms of physical bulk, but in the creation of ever more ingeni

Following the Guide

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Way back in the good old days, any job which was skills based required years of apprenticeship to learn the craft,

Good Cheer for the New year?

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Van makers and retailers are like gardeners at the moment. While the nation’s turf-turners are searching for the f

Vito Goes Electric

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Mercedes-Benz took the wraps of its prototype battery-powered van Mercedes-Benz Vito last month at the informal EU

Mis-Fuelling Prevention

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Diesel Key has won an approval from Thatcham, the insurance industry repair research centre. The device repl

Parcelforce Invests in 1,000 Mercedes-Benz ECO-Start Vans

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Parcelforce Worldwide, the Royal Mail Group's UK and international express delivery division, has taken delivery o

Following the Guide

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    According to George Alexander, Editor of Glass’s Guide to Commercial Vehicle Values, demand is still outstripping

Seeing More Clearly Now

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    It makes a change to be reporting a story that promises better service to customers as opposed to cutting services

AA Takes on a Whale of a Job

1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Whale Tankers of Solihull is delivering an additional 20 vehicles to the AA to enhance the capabilities of its Fue

Beating the Recession

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Relatively speaking, Mercedes-Benz Vans had a good year last year. In a vastly reduced market place the company st

New Catalogue From Bott

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Bott produced a new 36 page comprehensive ‘bott verso’ catalogue, showcasing its new range of in-van and workshop

Vehicle Tracking Drives Growth

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    According to courier and haulage specialist Sprintshift, the company has dramatically reduced overtime and increas

F-BOX a no-Brain-er

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Aftermarket parts supplier, Euro Car Parts (ECP) has taken on exclusive distributorship rights for the new F-BOX f

Seriously Citroën

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Citroën LCV is staging its first ever ‘Commercial Vehicle Month’ next month. Any new panel van ordered between

Citroën’s Enterprising News

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Citroën is stepping up the ‘spec-war’ in van pricing, with a range of seven new ‘Enterprise’ Nemo, Berlingo, Dispa

Promising Start for Peugeot

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Confirming the perception that the LCV industry is beginning to see a glimmer of light through the darkness of rec

Another Small Step for Mankind

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The world has gone ‘application mad’, or at least the younger generation has, but the older folks are catching on.

Reducing Your Accident Damage Is Our Business!

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Reversing vehicles is a simple skill, but it can be fraught with hidden dangers. Unless the driver has a ‘banksman

Smith Trials Fuel Cell Range Extender For Electric Van

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The two main factors limiting the appeal of battery powered vehicles is battery capacity and vehicle range. Once t

Europe’s Best-Selling Van Range Gets Even Bigger

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Not content with a new Master, Renault is introducing two additional new models to its range of LCVs, the New Kang

Too Good For Its Own Good?

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction It

Business Class Travel...In Luxury.

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM

Need a New School Bus?

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Ford dealers are offering state education facilities such as schools and colleges an additional preferential disco

Lex Autolease Signs Up Kwik-Fit Fleet

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Two of Britain’s largest suppliers to the UK company car and van market - Kwik-Fit Fleet and Lex Autolease - have

Plug And Go Fleet Tracking

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Telematics expert, Trimble, now has a vehicle tracking device which can plug into a car's cigarette lighter. The s

The Fridge In a Box!

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Eberspacher UK has been appointed the UK distributor for Italian made EUROENGEL professional mobile refrigeration

Kärcher Cleans Up With Mercedes Vito

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Kärcher has just taken delivery of ten new Mercedes Vito 111CDIs from Oxford dealer Mudie-Bond for their mobile en

Get a Grip!

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Peugeot has added more traction to it’s Partner van which can now be specified with Peugeot’s ‘Grip Control’ syste

Sign of the Times?

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Northgate Vehicle Hire, Britain’s largest rental company, is expected to buy almost 20,000 new vehicles this year,

Van Monster Makes An Offer

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Until the end of April, used CV dealer Van Monster, is offering 0% APR finance on hundreds of its used vans.&n

Downsizing While Carrying More

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Stirling-based Grahams Family Dairy is trialling a move from 7.5 to 6.5 tonnes with the purchase of two new Iveco

Show Time

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Over 250 firms have now confirmed bookings for this year’s 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show with 51 of them e

Change At The Top For VW Wayside Van Centre

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    A new management team has taken the helm at Milton Keynes' Volkswagen Van Centre. The Bletchley Van Centre, part o

SMMT to Launch ‘Whole Vehicle Type Approval’ Guide

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is planning to launch a step-by-step web-based programme to guide v

Hot New Wheels For Rammie

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Derby County FC mascot, Rammie, will take to the road in a brand new personalised vehicle, following a two year sp

Makeover for Nissan Pathfinder & Navara

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Nissan’s Navara and Pathfinder have been given a mid-term boost with a number of significant enhancements.    Ch

No Hiding Place

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    There’s just no stopping the march of the iPhone and its increasing number and variety of ‘apps’, and here’s anoth

Movano Pitches for New Business

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Ahead of the new Vauxhall Movano launch, Vauxhall is sweetening the introductory offer with £1,400 worth of option

Switched On In Germany

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Smith Electric Vehicles is supplying 10 Edison vans to Ford of Europe, which is a partner in the colognE-mobil pro

Happiness is a Leather Rimmed Wheel

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction The Editor of iVan drives more LCV miles in a year than any other LC

No Stopping Me Now!

1/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction A year ago, the Editor took a Citroen Dispatch XTR+ to the fa

Editor Joins Snow Patrol

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
Introduction After all the predictions about rising temperatures caused by global

Night Time Testing!

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    MoT testing for both cars and vans in the Newmarket area is now available up to midnight, thanks to local Mercedes

Downsizing in America?

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Despite their undoubted technological advances in many sectors of industry, the Americans have yet to embrace smal

Electric Company Goes Electric!

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Electricity distribution network operator, Western Power Distribution (WPD), has added two Smith Edison electric vans to i

Balfour Beatty Fleet Goes ‘Safety First’

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    A major drive to improve safety levels for its workforce has prompted Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (BBUS) to i

Aixam Mega Goes To Rugby

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Electric vehicle manufacturer and distributor Aixam Mega Ltd is transferring the commercial sales operations of it

Carry On Daily - With the most snow in decades, the NHS in Fifa has become the first op

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The NHS in Fife has become the first operator in the UK to take delivery of Iveco’s new Daily 4x4. The heavy-duty

High mileage hinders sales Recent study shows buyers are concentrating on mi

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    According to George Alexander, Editor of Glass’s Guide to Commercial Vehicle Values, the majority of reta

Amarok on Dakar Duty Eurosport viewers can get a preview of the new Amarok d

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Although not yet launched in the UK, potential British pick-uppers can find out what the new Volkswagen Amarok is

Berlingo First gets Upgarde Just becuase the Berlingo First is an 'old model

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Just because the Berlingo First is an ‘old model’ van, it hasn’t stopped Citroën improving the appeal of its entry

Snow Joke! The iVan Editorial Team get to grips with Winter Tyres.

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    I was sitting there going nowhere fast. Despite my years of experience and undoubted mastery of all things automot

BT FLEET SPECIFY HANDISTEP WITH REVERSE SENSORS

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Following BT Fleet’s recent contract award to Ford Motor Company for the supply of Ford Transits, Handistep is del

LCV Demand Rolls On To Year End

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    November set a new record for average LCV values last year, but December topped it. Another £100 plus was added to

Conquer The Arctic With Toyota Hilux

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    If the recent cold spell gave you a taste for driving in the snow, how about taking that a stage further? Reykjavi

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Going on sale next month is the new Nissan NV200 Combi with prices starting from £15,685 for the five seater. Base

Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan Does It Again

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Fiat’s Ducato has won the top Base Vehicle category for the fourth year running in the Which Motorcaravan Awards 2

New ‘Space Van’ From Supertrucks

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Supertrucks Ltd has launched its low-loading Citroën Relay based Space Van. Since the first Space Van protot

RAC To Sponsor Caddy TDI In 2010 Volkswagen Racing Cup

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Simon Elliott is taking on a new job this year, but he won’t give up his day job as Director of Volkswagen Commerc

Monster Inc.

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Despite all the ongoing trials and tribulations of the American motor industry (much like our own really!) it’s bu

Moving Pictures

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Trailer Resources of Leighton Buzzard have just finished refurbishing six semi-trailers which are used by the Ford Motor Company do

MX for America

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
   From the Summer of this year PACCAR will provide MX engines for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the USA.     Jim Card

Scania’s Record Order

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Scania has received its largest ever order in Great Britain. Stobart Group and A. W. Jenkinson Forest Products have a joint-procure

Jump Start Your Driving Career

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    East Yorkshire logistics and driver training company, TIR, is offering young people the chance to have a taste of life behind the w

Methane Makes A Difference?

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Next month Volvo Trucks are due to start field tests of methane-diesel engines. “We are doing this so as to offer the market a supe

Arclid Picks Power and Presence

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Cheshire based operator Arclid Transport has put a pair of highly-specified DAF XF105s, supplied through Imperial

Potteries Make Light Work of Heavy Haulage

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Heavy-haulage specialist Potteries Heavy Haulage (PHH) has taken delivery of a pair of Goldhofer trailers for the

Tough Times Ahead for Van And Truck Rental

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    This year’s van and truck daily rental market is expected to remain extremely tough, but will be more orderly than

Norfolkline Offers New Deal For Freight Drivers

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Norfolkline has introduced a new loyalty scheme for its Rosyth - Zeebrugge freight customers.  &n

Rewarding Good Drivers

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    In association with steel logistics provider, MultiServ Logistics, MAN has sponsored and hosted its inaugural Mult

SED - Postponed till 2011

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The organisers of the annual Site Equipment Demonstration show have decided to call off this year’s planned event. Despite favourab

Working Under The Northern Lights

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Good lighting is crucial in workshops and vehicle paint bays, so when Newcastle-based logistics company, Ramage Tr

TIR to Provide Driver CPC Training For Clipper Logistics

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Clipper Logistics Group has signed up to a five-year programme with specialist logistics and driver training provider TIR Traini

Industry on the Road to Recovery?

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Proof that industry may well be improving in the UK was provided by Watford Gap based Fortec Pallet Distribution N

Search For The World’s Best Driver

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    The Scania Driver Competition 2010 is now officially underway in the company’s year long search across 28 countries to find the wor

Driving Courses at College

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    In association with Bolton based Transport Training Academy, Bolton Community College is launching a new training scheme for commer

Alcohol Interlock Product from VDO

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    VDO is to start selling a new Canadian manufactured Alcohol Interlock product. The product tests whether a driver has taken a

Euro Foods Expands Fleet

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Newport-based Euro Foods Group has added a new MAN TGS 26.320 rigid truck fitted with a Supra® 750 multi-temperature system to its

More Plant Carrying Capacity For Skelton Group

1/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
    Kent-based construction and plant hire specialist, Skelton Group, has taken delivery of an additional 8x2 DAF 85.360 rigid mounted

Avia Style ?

9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Avia is probably one of Europe’s oldest vehicle manufacturers. Formed in 1919 in what used to be Czechoslovakia as an aircraft engine m

Open Sky's with Andover Trailers

9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Andover Trailers has been appointed sole UK and Ireland distributor for Trailer System Engineering (TSE), a German company which ma

New Trucks Catalogue From Hella

9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Lighting and electronics expert Hella has published a new truck products brochure. The publication covers a wide variety of 24 and 12 volt products, f

Stralis ‘AT’ the Ready

9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
We use the term ‘gaffer’s motor’ when we describe a truck that ticks all the boxes from a balance sheet perspective while providing a littl

Hot Tip from Econ

8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    There’s a new 7.5t ‘Hot Tip’ tipper on the market from Econ Engineering. The rear two thirds of the body is fully insulated with an

Keeping the faith with Gray & Adams

8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The Henderson Group, based in Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, was one of the pioneers of the double deck trailer in the food distribution

Recovery by Nissan Cabstar

8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Nissan has added a new model to its Approved Conversion range with its Cabstar recovery and delivery truck.

All wrapped up for business

8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ricky Tyler Landscapes has taken delivery of a new 3.5t Mitsubishi Fuso Canter to cope with business demand in Hertfordshire and no

Making everyday smoother.

8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
  Its 3 years since Oliver Drinkwater set up the UK division of VB-Airsuspension, in an effort to better support the UK and Irish LCV mar

MacTruckfest

8/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
   Visitors to this year’s Truckfest Scotland show near Edinburgh could have been forgiven for thinking there was no such th

Northern Gas Networks buy 134 Fords

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ford is to provide 134 Transit-based emergency response vehicles for Northern Gas Networks (NGN). A prime reason w

VOSA closes Testing Station

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency's (VOSA) Llandrindod Wells Testing Station will close on 25 September 200

Citroen add an extra model XTR

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Citroën has created a new model in its Berlingo range by adding XTR+ enhanced off-road capability. Already availab

Goodwood team uses Ford Ranger

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Whilst visitors focussed on the sights, sounds and smells of race cars and other exotic exhibits at last weekend’s

Southport and Ormskirk Hospital orders Sprinter 109

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    One new van has replaced two separate vehicles after Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust reviewed its oper

Fuchs introduces enviromental lubricant package

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Fuchs has introduced a new environmentally friendly lubricant pack. The new ‘Bag in Box’ oil comes in a 100% recyc

Drving for Better Business Campaign

7/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Last week, we looked at the European Road Safety Charter which is trying to make European roads safer for all road users and pedest

Carillion buys over 200 Peugeot LCV's

7/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Carillion Property Services has cut fuel bills and reduced vehicle emissions by 7% in just six months by adding 20

Take That use VW Caravelle

7/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Forget the stretch limos, British band ‘Take That’ will be using Volkswagen Caravelles on their UK ‘The Circus Liv

Modec signs French deal for 100

7/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Modec has appointed a new distributor in France, ElecTruckCity, who has placed an initial order of 100 vehicles, 4

Dundee Council buys 8 Vitos

7/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Dundee City Council’s pest and animal control service has taken delivery of eight new Mercedes-Benz Vito 109CDI Co

Still too many deaths on our roads

7/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Next month, the European Commission Representation and the Department for Transport in the United Kingdom are stag

Daily Comes of age

7/6/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction To many of us over here in the UK, the Iveco Daily is not exactly th

A Weighty Matter

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    With VOSA and the Police taking more of an interest in overloading, accurate weight measurement is becoming an essential requiremen

Don’t Get It Nicked, Neck It!

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    There was a case in the local Spalding newspaper last year about a father and son team who stole more than £17,000 worth of diesel

A Rather Special Horse Taxi

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Former professional showjumper Sue Eggleton (née Banyard) and her husband Graham specialise in the transport of horses world wide.

Osmonds 'Brake' Milestone Record With Andover Trailers

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A pair of semi-sloping step frame trailers supplied to Kent-based road construction firm Osmonds Transport & Planing by Andover

TRP- Fifteen Years of Doing The Business

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    It’s 15 years since PACCAR Parts introduced its Truck and Trailer Parts programme (TRP) in 1994 with a product range of 340 items,

Is Pay As You Go The Way To Go?

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The telematics industry is undergoing growth problems just like the mobile communications industry where the issues of t

Tipping the Light Fantastic

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
There is ever such a slight sense of optimism in the construction industry at present. Hard hats are appearing on building sites and polished up ri

First 295/60 R 22.5 Multi-Purpose Tyre

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Next month Michelin will introduce the market’s first 295/60 R 22.5 multi-purpose tyre, the new Michelin X MultiWay XD for truck dr

Michelin’s New Director

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Bill Schafer, has been appointed Commercial Director of Michelin’s truck and bus operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Scha

Volvo’s New Aftermarket Director

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Nigel Base has joined Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London as their new Aftermarket Director. Nigel replaces Jim Murray who acted as i

Free Video from Rockinger

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Rockinger, the leading manufacturer of towing hitches for trucks, has released a new training video which is free of charge. It off

Able Tippers for Kane

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Hertfordshire-based construction contract specialists Kane Group have taken delivery of 11 new Volvo FM13 tippers plated for operat

First Class Certification for Volvo

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volvo Trucks are the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to have a truck approved in the UK to the new European Whole Vehicle Typ

Allied Bakeries ‘Doughn’t’ Do Manual Gearboxes

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Allied Bakeries, a division of Associated British Foods plc, has placed an order for 93 new Iveco Eurocargo Euro-5s with automated transmission.

Adams’ First Choice MAN

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Solihull bulk haulage specialist, R Adams & Sons, has taken delivery of four TGX 24.440 BLS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units. The tractors join an exist

Going for a Canter in Munich

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Over recent years, the market for Mitsubishi Fuso Canter light trucks has gone from strength to strength under the watchful eye of the Mercedes-Ben

Tyresafe Launches Online Truck Tyre Safety Advice

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Tyre safety organisation TyreSafe has added a truck specific section to its website and is now producing a truck tyre safety handou

Flexible Friend from DAF

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Suma Co-operative has introduced a highly flexible DAF drawbar outfit into service. The company specialises in vegetarian, fair-tra

The stamp of approval

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Royal Mail has just taken delivery of 29 new Mercedes Axor tractor units supplied directly by Mercedes-Benz UK. The trucks have been kitted out to

Lloyds Transport Won Over By Renault Trucks

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    West Midlands based freight logistics company, Lloyds Transport, has taken delivery of 10 new Renault Premium 450.25 tractor units.

Truckfest South West

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    This weekend, Truckfest travels west to the Royal Bath and West Showground at Shepton Mallet, on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th Jul

Nostalgia Rules at Leyland

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Air conditioning in truck cabs is nothing new. A hundred years ago most trucks were air-conditioned – they had no roofs! Even fifty years ago, the nea

Power and Temptation with the Volvo FH16

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Volvo FH range has been around since the early nineties and since its launch has been a firm favourite with drivers. Its raked screen set it ap

Get Ready For Driver CPC - Urges RHA

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The RHA is reminding everyone that from 10 September 2009 anyone driving vehicles of 3.5 tonnes and over on a commercial basis will

Fish and Chips

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Next time you tuck into a plate of prawns, ask yourself one question. How did they get there? At up to £18 a kilo and oysters at 12

More Productivity, Less Waste with Schmitz

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Norfolkline has recently taken delivery of a number of new trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The company was approached to produce a

Hopkins New Tipper and Trailer Combo

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Manchester-based J Hopkins (Contractors) has added a second Mercedes-Benz eight-wheeler to its fleet. The new Axor 3240 is fitted w

Two sizes fits all

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    North Lincolnshire Council has taken delivery of a new 7.5 tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7C18 fitted with a vacuum tank and jetting

Record truck deal in India

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volvo Trucks in India has secured an order for 125 trucks, the company’s largest order since being established in the country.&

Waste Paper Carries

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    SCA Recycling UK Ltd is in the process of taking delivery of 21 new DAF 26 tonne rigids on contract hire from Fraikin and supplied

"On yer bike" with Mercedes-Benz

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Are you one of those truck ers who carries a bike strapped to the cab? Over had it nicked? Then why not carry it inside?    M

Euro-5 Volvos For McBurney Transport

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Northern Ireland based McBurney Transport has ordered fifty 13 litre FH-460 tractor units from Ballyclare’s Dennison Commercials. <

You're in the Army now !

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Iveco Defence Vehicles has delivered the first specialist 6x6 Trakkers to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its ‘C’ vehicle fleet w

Cape to Cape with Renault Trucks

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    On the 1st of March 2009 a convoy of 12 Renault Trucks’ vehicles left the North Cape in Norway heading due south to the Ca

Working To Fuel Capacity At Oakley’s

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    On the lookout for reliability and greater payload than previous trucks, Telford-based Oakley’s Fuel Oils has taken delivery of its

Big-MAXX Now Available In Poland

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Poland is the latest European country to trial extended trailers on its roads. Extending ’traditional’ 14.92 metre trailers by 1.3

New Actros Deliver A Taste Of The Orient

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Oriental food specialist Hoo Hing has acquired two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units from Thurrock dealer S&B Commercials. The

Strategic Appointment For ATS Euromaster’s Truck Division

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    ATS Euromaster has appointed Simon Tattersall to the role of Head of National Truck, reporting directly to Peter Fairlie, Group Sal

Customer Open Day At Volvo Bardon

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Over 70 customers attended the recent Open Day at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia’s Dealerpoint at Bardon, Leicestershire. I

Yearsley Buys 115 Schmitz Cargobull Trailers

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The Yearsley Group has increased the size of its present trailer fleet with the addition of 115 new refrigerated trailers from Schm

Stars and Trucks Truckfest 2009

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The most northern date on the annual Truckfest calendar is Scotland’s show at Ingliston on the western outskirts of Edinburgh. This

The case for cameras

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Many professional drivers have expressed concerns about personal privacy and the growing sophistication of computer telematics soft

Volkswagen open new van centre in Straford upon Avon

6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed a new Authorised Repairer in Stratford-upon-Avon for parts, servicing

Large MOT failure rate is opportunity for franchised dealers say RMIF
6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Apparently, large vans have the worst MOT pass rate of any vehicle type seen on UK roads. On that basis the Ret

Small van gets Fiorino Flavour

6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Like all mainstream vehicle manufacturers Fiat takes the LCV van mar

Peter Wyhinny takes a tumble at Knockhill

6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Just a normal day in the life of a racing driver? Well not exactly. The Volkswagen Racing Cup visited the Scottish

Mattressman.co.uk orders Relay High Cube

6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Way back in the good old days when cars had a personality and driving was fun, Citroen produced the DS19. Forty ye

Swedish Post Office orders 3000 Fiorinos

6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
    For its latest fleet order, the Swedish Post Office is to buy 3,000 Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJet vans with 6-speed Co

Joloda announce moving floor for vans

6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Based in Liverpol, Joloda International has launched a new Hydraroll Quick-Fit Pallet Loader for vans. &n

Wickes customer wins new Vito

6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
    North Lincolnshire tradesman Keith Langton has won a brand new Mercedes-Benz Vito van worth £13,500 in a national

City of London look to Iveco Daily for alternative fuel

6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
    With the City of London becoming ever more environmentally conscious and restrictive as far as transport is concer

Life in a Double CabTransit

6/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Just as folk use the word Hoover when they mean a vacuum cleaner and Thermos when they fill an insulated drinks container, they of

Small Van Raises Big Issue

6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
It’s as big as a ladies handbag and just about as capacious. So is it any good as a commercial vehicle? It’s all very well being t

Iveco join government scrappage scheme

6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Iveco has signed up to the UK Government's car and van scrappage scheme, which enables customers to scrap a car or van over ten yea

Northumbria Police buy 12 four tonne Boxers

6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Northumbria Police have taken delivery of twelve 4-tonne Boxer vans supplied by Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operatio

Volkswagen recently announced pickup will be called Amarok

6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Debuted last year and due to be launched in Europe in 2010, Volkswagen’s new pickup is to be called the Amarok. Th

Mercedes-Benz offer Snoeks liner for Vito

6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    If you bought a Mercedes-Benz Vito Dualiner and want, or now need, a bulkhead, Snoeks has the answer. Made from 6m

BCA reports van market maybe picking up

6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    New van registrations were down 50% again last month. That is bad news, but on the other hand, the plunge seems to

Toyota Hiace has been revamped for 2009

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Toyota’s Hiace has been revamped for 2009, and now that Summer has actually arrived in the British Isles, the incl

Increasing flexibility of Caddy Maxi VW announce no cost Kombi option
6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Increasing the flexibility and appeal of its Caddy Maxi range, Volkswagen has introduced the ‘no cost option’ of a

Manheim auctions announce Van check

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Manheim Auctions has introduced a new service that will provide a comprehensive report on the mechanical state

Government scrappage scheme

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    With the Government ‘scrappage’ scheme of little relevance to the light commercial vehicle market, Mercedes-Benz has come up with i

Downhill Driver Uphill Charger

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    With limited scope to test the new Iveco Daily 4x4 in his rock garden, Matthew Eisenegger took up the company’s

X marks the spot

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Mercedes-Benz Axor is a firm favourite with Matthew Eisenegger. The last time he spent any real time in it, was nearly two years ago trucking a

Masternaut rewards good drivers

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Andy Peaker from Yorkshire beat more than 50,000 other British commercial drivers to win a national safer driving competition organised by Leeds telem

Rossetts winning ways.

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
A team from the Aldershot service department of Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer Rossetts Commercials have won the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Commerc

Automatic Choice for BP

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    For tanker delivery work BP Gas has chosen four new Renault Trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions. The 18-tonn

Volvo Transport Operations Reduce CO2 Emissions

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
It’s not just the British government that is urging transport operators to reduce emissions and encouraging manufacturers to make more fuel e

DAF and their lightweight Makeover

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
It’s all too easy to be a jack of all trades and master of none, but it’s a trap that DAF has avoided ever since it introduced the LF range a

Safety And Stability For Steel Carrier

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Commercial Vehicle Asset Management Ltd has taken delivery of 6 Krone Curtain Side Coil Liners for its new contract with ArcelorMittal Distribution So

RHA welcomes more realistic analysis of road haulage CO2 emissions

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The RHA welcomed a study by researchers at Heriot-Watt University which should change the way the carbon performance of the road ha

Surveying at a Canter

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Bristol-based operator W.D.M. Limited has added two 7.5-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7C18Ds to its fleet supplied by City West Commercials. &

The quiet revolution

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
A word of warning, if you’re visiting Edinburgh, don’t mention the trams! Especially to the city’s taxi and delivery drivers, but there is an answe

More Renault Midlums For West Mercia Supplies

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Stationery and educational supplier, West Mercia Supplies, has taken delivery of three Renault Midlum 220.12s, through Renault Truc

Waverley switches to DAF

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Vinyl cab wrapping is being used for the first time by national drinks distributor Waverley TBS as part of a new livery design. The first truck

Volvo celebrates 30 years of the Globetrotter cab

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
When the Globetrotter cab was launched, Volvo thought they might sell a few hundred cabs a year. Thirty years on, nine out of ten new Volvo FH truc

UK National Biomethane conference 2009

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Tim Campbell poses an interesting and thought provoking question. Just suppose he was standing around the coffee machine in the local truck stop and t

Salad Express

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Southern Salads which delivers fresh salad and fruit mixes to the UK’s leading fast-food outlets and pub chains has taken delivery of a new gen

Continental Confidence with Brian Yeardley Ltd

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
West Yorkshire based Brian Yeardley Continental Ltd. has recently taken delivery of 15 new Krone Mega Liners as part of its growing investment i

Beat the Stig? Race the Original!

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    To raise money for its charity, Transaid are auctioning 10 places in a kart race to be held on 25 August 2009 at London’s premier k

Say it with flowers

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Gray & Adams (Doncaster) Ltd. has delivered a new 18 tonne body to local fresh flower wholesaler, Du Flor Import Ltd. The vehicle has a spec

Palletforce - First to Use New Trailer Design

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
In the rush to reduce emissions and save the planet, most of the attention is concentrated on the major polluters, like old smokey lorries and fume

Off track with Trakker

6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
With an opportunity to use the prestigious Millbrook Proving Ground including the off road section, the clever people at Iveco thought it would be

New engine for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

5/25/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Mercedes-Benz is launching a new generation of diesel engines, manual transmissions and other features for its Spr

L200 pickup gets an extra 7 inches

5/25/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has added a new version of the L200 pick up truck to its range.  &nbs

Iveco at SED Show

5/25/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Spotted alongside sister company New Holland’s site equipment display was Iveco’s latest addition to its Daily van

Nissan announce sale of NV200 in Japan

5/25/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ahead of its European launch later this year, Nissan has actually started selling its new NV200 van in Japan as of this week. &

Panels Plus buys Sprinter311

5/25/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Furniture manufacturer, Surrey-based Panels Plus Ltd has taken delivery of a new Luton bodied Mercedes-Benz Spr

The Future is here!

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
Our Editor, John ‘Frustrated’ Fife was driving the new Ford Transit Econetic in Germany, and mourning the fact that one day soon,

LDV and Weststar todo deal?

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Following on from last week’s story in i-Van, Weststar has now confirmed its intentions to acquire LDV.

Hubbard expands into North West

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
Hubbard Products, has officially opened a new transport refrigeration service centre in Chorley to cater for customers in the Northwe

National Street Gazette upgrades maps fro trucks

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Trucks stopped by low bridges, vans unable to turn round in narrow roads and cars stuck in duck ponds continue to

Crafters go green with Adblue

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Substantial changes have been made to the latest Volkswagen Crafter panel van, chassis and double cab model ranges

Electric vehicles are improving all the time

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Electric vehicles are improving all the time, but battery weight is still an issue. So when PaperlinX launched its

TV Comedian Harry Hill was on hand

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    TV comedian Harry Hill was on hand to present two Citroen Relay minibuses to the 21st Lewisham North and Sidcup Di

Toyota have improved Landcruiser

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Feeling guilty about your large 4x4? Toyota has responded with an improved Land Cruiser which has cut its tax liab

The bad old days of vehicle auctions are long gone

5/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The bad old days of vehicle auctions have long gone. Cigars and camel-hair coats are a thing of the past, so too a

Goodyear is sponsoring the RNLI

5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Goodyear is sponsoring the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) Flood Rescue Team by funding specialist tr

LDV at the last chance saloon

5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
Group shares in LDV, but the deal has yet to be finalised. To help the process along the British Government has provided a £5m bridgi

Iveco is gearing up production of Daily CNG

5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Iveco is gearing-up production of its natural gas powered Daily van. The decision to go ahead with production for

SAFED Safe and Efficient Driving

5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
Saving fuel is not rocket science. It has more to do with state of mind and weight of foot. Think on this for a moment. When cruising

Agile in the Mountains

5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
The title above refers to the van, not the Editor. Having previously driven the Agile equipped Daily van in the flatlands of southern England, an invi

Pony Express by Ford

5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last year, the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers voted Ford Fiesta as the ‘Scottish Car of the Year’, and it just mi

New look Transit Connect goes on sale this summer

5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Going on sale this Summer is Ford's new-look Transit Connect and Tourneo Connect ranges. In addition to a ‘facelif

Volkswagen sign large order with British Gas

5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Following a formal and rigorous tender process, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has won its biggest ever van order.

We visit the Iveco Altra Spa in Genoa

5/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The motor industry is an easy target for planet-savers and politicians. It consumes a lot of energy and its end-pr

MAN in the BBC spotlight

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Chief Executive Officer of MAN, Des Evans was on the BBC’s Breakfast programme yesterday discussing the current economic climate in g

MAN With Safety In Mind

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Axor Gets A Crew Cab

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Ask The Michelin Man

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Michelin has launched a new initiative to deliver added value for commercial vehicle operators with a fleet of up to 15 vehicles.

Second Chance for this MAN!

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
When Alliance & Leicester opened their new used vehicle sales operation at Trafford Park in Manchester two years ago, Jarrard

Timely Reminder from Tachodisc

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Last year VOSA enforcement staff had to prohibit over 5,000 drivers from continuing their journey because they

Goldstar Heathrow Uses V-SOL Vehicle Tracking To Expand Operations

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Heathrow based distribution specialist Goldstar Heathrow has adopted V-SOL live vehicle tracking technology to man

Iveco Eurocargos Do A Sterling Job For Training Provider

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Basildon based training provider, Sterling Training has added four new Iveco Eurocargos to its fleet joining 14 si

The Lander Has Landed

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Renault Trucks spent a lot of time thinking about the multi axle application and based on their market intelligence between 60 and 70% of eight whe

Iveco To Support FTA Transport Seminars

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Iveco is joining forces with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to support its annual Transport Manager semin

Scania Trucks for VW Race Team

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen has chosen sister company, Scania, to supply three new trucks for its Motorsport division. This season,

Built in Britain forUK and Irish Markets

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Schmitz Cargobull has added several new trailers to its UK and Ireland product range. The new models will all be m

Racing Certainty from Renault

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
   Racing fuel and lubricant supplier, ATOL Motorsport Fuels Ltd., has taken delivery of a Renault Premium 410 rigid with h

Clarke International Picks Actros

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Clarke International which manufactures and supplies electrical and mechanical workshop equipment has marked its 4

Plenty to Shout About at SED

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
According to the Prime Minister, it is the construction industry which will lead us out of recession. On that basis, John Fi

Distribution Revolution

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
    It’s one thing driving a new truck at a product launch at some exotic location in the Mediterranean, it’s quite another driving

Making a style statement with a bonnet !

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Iveco hosted a very select driving event at the Millbrook proving grounds in Bedford recently, so how did Matthew Eisenegger get an invitatio

Which Tyres Are Best For Your Business?

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
The days of big money savings are long gone. We’ve run out of technological breakthroughs. It’s all about making small savings now.  &nb

Title Change at MAN

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
As of last week, truck manufacturing company, MAN will henceforth trade under the name MAN SE. The Annual General Meeting approved the change of legal

M25's Olympic Challenge

5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
The £6.2 billion contract to widen the M25 to four lanes between Junctions 16 and 23 and between Junctions 27 and 30 has finally been awarded to a pri

Fiat Professional has announced 0% finance

4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Fiat Professional has just announced that its zero per cent interest finance deal, with just £99* deposit, will continue to be offere

Revolve Technologies local MP

4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Revolve Technologies’ local MP, Eric Pickles, Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar and Chairman of the Conservative Party, ha

Mexican Motor Show

4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Mexican state of Coahuila will host the first annual "Auto Show Coahuila 2009" from 20 to 22 May. Coahuila has 25% of Mexic

South East Asia Trade Roadshow

4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
The UK government's UK Trade and Investment team is running a series of roadshows this week across the UK for the advanced engineerin

A new big order for Berlingo and Dispatches

4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
A big new order for Berlingo and Dispatch vans continues the long-running association between Citroën and the Royal Society for the P

Little Van Big Attitude

4/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
You very rarely see beaten up vans these days, smoking and rattling their way to and from jobs. The annual MOT test has been

Spreading The Cost

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Fiat has introduced a new service under its Fiat Professional banner. The company has introduced a range of servic

September Launch For Amarok

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed the date of the UK launch of its new Amarok pickup which has been put

The Future Is Near

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Another company which has benefitted from support from the Government’s Technology Strategy Board is Smith Electri

Two-Speed Electric

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    As anyone who has driven an electrically powered vehicle knows, there is no traditional ‘gearbox’, just an acceler

The Christmas Sales Rush

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Here’s a thought. According to Glass’s Guide, medium-sized panel vans costing between £2,000 and £4,000 will be in

Escape from the Bland

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Over the Summer months Preston Volkswagen Van Centre used two rather unique VW vehicles for promotional purposes,

Electrically Driven In Leeds

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Leeds City Council is buying four Smith Edison electric vans for its municipal fleet. The council has placed its f

Green Means Business

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ford is getting serious with its ‘green message’ these days and even the already fuel-frugal Fiesta is getting the

Buy-Out At JDS

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Renault Trucks distributor, JDS Trucks Ltd., has been bought by its three directors, Mark Griffiths, Peter Glover and Richard Davies,

NV200 Is Van Of The Year 2010

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    As announced in iVan three weeks ago Nissan has won the International Van of the Year (IVoY) award for its NV200.

New Van Sales Stabilising

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Whilst sales of new vans appear to have stabilised, albeit, well down on this time last year, truck sales are cont

Change, But No Change

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

Citroen Ends on a High Note Citroen claims to be the scrappage schemes biggest winner...toppi

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
One

The Way Ahead New safety measures mean heavier vans with less payload.

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

Going Green in 2010 iVan will be keeping you upto date with all the climate changing news thr

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

The Freelander Sport2 for 2010 A new Land Rover Freelander goes on sale next month; here's a

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A new Land R

Dundee Goes Electric Dundee City Council is the latest council to dip its to

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Dundee City Council is t

LCV Sales Rise in January According to the British Car Auction, November recorded the highest

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Master Of All Trades

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction It’s 12 years since Renault launched the latest generation Master va

Truck Dealer Does Vans

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Nottingham based RH Commercial Vehicles is the latest Renault Trucks distributor to achieve Renault Trucks’ Fast &

Take Your Wok Partners With You

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    It was only a matter of time before Peugeot announced a crew van version of its Partner following Citroen’s simila

Penny Gets Stamp Of Approval

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Penny Hydraulics has achieved Accredited Converter status within Volkswagen's "Engineeredfor YouTM" programme.

Van Of The Year

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
Nissan has won the International Van of the Year (IVoY) 2010 award for its new NV200. A jury of 23 specialised European journalists m

Let The Good Times Roll!

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The organisers behind next year’s Commercial Vehicle Operator Show and Workshop 2010 at the NEC are sounding quiet

Worrying Trend

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    TLS Vehicle Rental have raised a timely issue. There is a fear amongst some businesses who regularly have to hire

Ford Vans Top Reliability Survey

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ford has been named as Britain's most reliable van manufacturer in an authoritative survey of more than one millio

Transportering Underway

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The new Volkswagen Transporter range is now available to order ahead of its official launch at Volkswagen Van Cent

Award Winning Combinations

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Justin Patterson, group fleet manager of the MITIE Group, has won the title of ‘Van Fleet Manager of the Year’ in

Clampers Crippled

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    As part of the new Crime and Security Bill, the Government is to introduce a tough new compulsory licensing scheme

Quick Decision By Ford's 30,000th Scrappage Customer

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Quick Electrical Services have ordered Ford's 30,000th scrappage vehicle – a new Ford Transit – and are among 1,10

2009 ACFO Awards

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen Golf, Ford Transit Connect, Volkswagen Caddy and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter were all winners at the 2009 AC

Keeping Maxus On The Road

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Following its takeover by the Indian automotive conglomerate TVS Group, Multipart Supply Chain Solutions has confi

Transport Yourself To Wolfsburg For Christmas

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    If the wife starts nagging you about Christmas shopping and going somewhere different, how about hopping across th

Lost? No Chance!

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The first time I encountered the science of telematics, as opposed to simple and straightforward satellite navigation systems, was

Helping Hands

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A rather unique initiative is underway in Leicester between two social enterprises. STRIDE, which provides trainin

SportVan Smartens Up

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    If the blue is too bold, the black is too brutal, and the white is too bright, then perhaps Ford’s latest theme on

GKL Bucks Trend

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    In perhaps yet another sign of impending recovery within the general business of ‘Great Britain’, fleet leasing specialist GKL is c

Brake Plans Road-Safety Week

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The drink-drive limit in Ireland will is to cut by the end of this year. The current limit of 80 mg alcohol per 10

Cutting CO2 Emissions from Vans

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The European Commission has proposed legislation to reduce the average CO2 emissions of light co

New Fuel Card From fuelGenie

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A new fuel card from fuelGenie reckons it can save users hundreds of pounds per year. Claimed to be the first ever

GM To Retain GM/Opel

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Following the surprising news regarding General Motors’ decision to hang on to its European division, rather than

Used Van Prices Down In October

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Average van prices fell marginally last month (October), with wholesale values down by just £4 to £3,858 compared

Power Pick-Up

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Just when you think the Americans are becoming sensible adopting diesel engines and researching alternative forms

Business Boost For Renualt

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Last week Renault launched its new Renault Pro+ service at Renault London West, in Acton. This new service f

Nissan Releases NV200 Prices

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Nissan has released the prices of its new compact van, the NV200, which start from £12,090.

Nissan Goes Electric

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Nissan is already working on an electric version of its new NV200 and has released a concept sketch of how it migh

Planning-For The Future?

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The recent acquisition of a former DIY store and yard locally highlighted a planning issue that anyone in business

Free Upgrade On Peugeot Vans

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    In a market down 18%, Peugeot LCV sales were up 23% in October compared to the same period last year. To help stre

'Good Guy' beats 'Big Brother'

1/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Van driver Gareth Powell has successfully challenged a speeding ticket thanks to vehicle tracking technology insta

Iveco Digs in with the Time Team

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
Earlier this year Iveco supplied a brand new Daily 35S12 medium wheelbase van for use by the production team on the popular TV arc

Enterprise 2000 Cleans Up In Hoover Competition

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A Swansea electrical goods store has won a Ford Connect LWB as a prize for selling kitchen appliances during a Hoo

Citroën’s Miserly Nemo

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    In the recent ALD Automotive/Total Excellium MPG Marathon organised by Fleet World magazine, Citroën’s Nemo drove

Higher Business Rates Around The Corner?

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The Forum of Private Business (FPB) reckons that small businesses could be hit over the coming months by unexpecte

LCV Unseasonably Strong Price of used vans seem to be on the increase again.

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    When it comes to the new and used van market these days, nothing should surprise us. So that the report from Briti

New Dairy Truck Offers Healthy Return

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The big problem with operators trying to migrate down from 7.5t trucks to 3.5t vans is payload, or lack of it to b

Vivaro Scores With Talksport

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has provided a new mobile broadcast unit for talkSPORT’s popular ‘Fan in a Van’ featu

Driver Privacy Recognised Steve Blackburn reckons drivers concerns about privacy have now bee

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Navman Wireless has added a new function that will allow business drivers to ensure private mileage remains exactl

New Van Centre In Chelmesford Volkswagen has expanded it's LCV specialist dealerships with a

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen’s nationwide network of dedicated Van Centres has been expanded with the official opening of a new Van

Lombard Expands Fleet Specialist Team Lombard has created 2 new senior roles in its Strategic

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Lombard has created two additional senior roles in its Strategic Accounts Team which services major customers with

Bott's New Boxes A stronger, more secure and more flexible range from Bott

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Bott has launched a new product range which offers a modular style of storage for both mobile and workshop applica

Broadway Open New Truck &Van Centre A new used van centre to serve the north-east, opens.

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A new used van and truck centre to serve the North East has been opened by Broadway Motor Company. Situated in

Energy Firm Opts for Fiat

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Scottish Southern Energy (SSE) is taking delivery of 273 Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJet SX and 79 Fiat Doblo Cargo 1.3

New Box of Tricks from Trimble

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Trimble MRM’s new TVG 660 GPS fleet performance monitoring device can be used on multi-vehicle fleets to implement

More Start and Bigger Spark from Hella

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Fleet operators and van owners are constantly seeking new ways of reducing costs, but without skimping on maintenance and repair. O

Atkins Becomes 'Business Champion' Atkins trains it's LCV drivers to the sam

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Engineering and design consultancy firm Atkins has become a ‘business champion’ under the Government-backed RoadSa

Dual Purpose Bipper

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    For the small business on a tight budget or someone just starting up in business for him or herself, Peugeot’s new

New & Used - Marketplace Review

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
   Over the past year, van sales have fallen by around 40 per cent, but over the past month, the sales figures have ‘only’ dipped on aver

Vauxhall Sharpens It's Pencil

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    In a bid to remind customers it’s business as usual, Vauxhall Commercial Vehicle retailers are offering visitors a

Crossing The Continent

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 4MOTION has set a new world record by travelling 9,630 miles non-stop across the Transeura

Ensuring Fresh Fridges

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Refrigeration specialists Hubbard Products have successfully achieved ISO 9001:2008 accreditation in recognition o

Volkwagen Gets A New Boss

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Matthew Bowden as Head of Operations responsible for new and used vehicle sales and ma

New Appointment at Citroen

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Keen to maintain its growing presence in the fleet market, Citroën UK has appointed Andrew Wady as the Company’s n

A Cut Above the rest

1/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
    When you see vehicle graphics like this, it’s no wonder the art of the signwriter is a dying trade, but there’s no

Kangoo CanDo For You

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction The

Lombard Vehicle Managment supplies 40 vehicles

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

CoolKit Ltd the van refrideration company has gained ISO 9001 2008

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

AEA to deliver "Van Best Practice Programme"

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

Euro Car Parts has chosen CFC Software for their 500 vans

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

Police and VOSA are taking a greater inetrest in axle loadings according to Woods

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

Rotherham CC are using FuelTek bunkering

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

Is 4x2 good for you?

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Just two years ago, the fast growing pickup market in the UK was app

Iveco Daily van becomes first all electric van in South America
1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Destined to be the first zero emission light commercial vehicle produced in Latin America, Iveco has commenced tri

VDO has produced a new analogue chart scanner

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    If you’re still running analogue tachographs, VDO have produced a new rapid analogue tachograph chart scanner.

E.ON has ordered a further 77 Fiat Grande Puntos

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    E.ON has added a further 77 Fiat Grande Punto vans to its original order for more than a 100 delivered earlier thi

Total has done a deal with Midlands Toll Compny

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    UK petrol and diesel retailer TOTAL has done a deal with Midland Expressway which allows drivers to use their TOTA

It looks like BCA could be up for sale

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    There’s nothing like a bit of gossip and wallet-waving to stir up activity n the marketplace, and the CV market is

The Tills Are Not Ringing – Yet!

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Just when things are starting to look good and there is faint glimmer of hope on the financial horizon comes news

Chilling Out With Sprinter Sprinters are the preferred chassis for fridge co

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Expanding CV business T.O.M. Airdrie is always adding to its broad range of services which currently includes vehi

Kent-based Oil Drum Ltd. Has secured a £200,000 govern

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Kent-based Oil Drum Ltd has secured £200,000 Government funding to carry out extensive research and development fo

'Business Champion'-Award For the Most Road Safe Public Sector

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Gloucestershire County Council is among the first public sector organisations to become a ‘business champion’ unde

Transit Connect Begins Production In Romania A new plant for the Eastern Eur

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The first production Ford Transit Connect rolled off the assembly line last week at the new Ford manufacturing pla

All Wheel Drive From Ford

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ford has now made its all-wheel-drive (AWD) system available on the 15-seat Transit minibus at an additional cost

Another Good Deal From Citroen Citroen has taken thei on-board SatNav System

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Citroën has come up with another ‘big idea’. Already fitting Trafficmaster Smartnav satellite navigation system on

Free SAFED For Van Training Free SAFED for vans training will be offered to

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Free SAFED for Vans training is being offered to participants of a new DfT study into the benefits of safe and fue

Full Garage Service For Fleet Users EGS will plan and install, not just supply.

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    For those fleet users with their own maintenance department, space and cost are just as important as equipment usa

Tachos For Discos iVan makes Land Rover meet legislation

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A few backs back when driving the new Land Rover Discovery 4, it occurred to iVan that it might fall foul of new t

On-Line Van Insurance Price comparison web-sites are cropping up everywhere,

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Price comparison web-sites are all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise to note that another one has arrived,

Transporter by Name...Transporter by Nature!

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction A quick summing up of the new Volkswagen Transporter T5 could easily

Ford’s Football Prize Draw

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Anyone test driving a Ford van in October can enter a prize draw for UEFA Champions League match tickets. Winne

Northgate sets up Public Sector team

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Northgate Vehicle Hire is launching a major drive to increase its share of the UK public sector market.    The new Northgate Public

Volkswagen announce David George as new marketing manager

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
A number of changes are underway at the top of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. David George will become Head of Marketing for Commercial Vehicles next

New Fiorino 4x4V has been added by Fiat

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Fiat Professional has added a new Fiorino van to its range with the Traction+ model. Fitted with a new electronic differential

Lancashire Police Buy 14 5Tonne Sprinters

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Lancashire Police have taken delivery of fourteen, five tonne Sprinter 518CDI Long Mercedes-Benz vans with automatic transmissions which will be used

SmithElectric announce trials in USA

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
As of now, electric trucks designed and built in Washington, Tyne & Wear are on the roads of Washington DC in the USA. &

White van man comes of age.

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Did you know that Henry Ford never actually said, “You can have any colour you like, so long as it’s black.” It

Bag a Bargain at VW Commercial Vehicles

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Until the 30th of September, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are offering a range of incentives on new and used

Volkswagen Crafter Messing Around

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Volkswagen has become the first of the major manufacturers to offer

IRTE produces guide to safe handling for tail-lifts

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Since half of reported tail lift accidents are due to falls and slips, or from falling loads, the IRTE (Institute

Ford will have a chance to win tickets for a Champions League game at Interbu

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Adding a bit of sporting fun, with some serious prizes, to its presence at this year’s Interbuild Show, Ford Motor

Volkswagen announce unlimited mileage on Crafter

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has enhanced the three year warranty for its Crafter range of vans to an unlimited

Modec Electric announce Joint Venture with Navistar

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Modec, the British manufacturer of world leading electric commercial vehicles, and Navistar International Corporat

HSS to buy 500 Eco-Sprinters

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    After a 12-month trial of a Mercedes Sprinter fitted with the ECO-Start system, nationwide tool and equipment hire

Avoid volatile fuel prices by using LPG

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Fluctuating fuel prices and a lack of sentiment from customers are giving those in the transport and haulage busin

Bag a bargain at the auctions

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Auction specialist Manheim have just published their Market Analysis for Vans for the month of July, and whilst no

Don’t Put Sugar In Your Tea, Put It In Your Tank!

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    BP and Martek Biosciences Corporation have established a joint venture to work on the production of microbial oils

VW X Factor

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Following the success of the Volkswagen Sportline van range the company is introducing a Transporter Sportline Lim

Good News For Ford Accident Repair Centres

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ford Accident Repair Centres (FARCs) have received a boost following the announcement that Ford has won an immedia

Ford Reduce Average Repair Costs

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Ford is extending its latest accident repair initiative to help reduce average repair costs, lower the current wri

Lyreco to Cut Fuel Consumption and Emissions

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Office stationery and supplies company Lyreco is taking delivery of a fleet of 48 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 511 p

More People More Space

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction In his constant search to make life easier for himself our Editor is

Work and the Domestic Ranger

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction According to Ford Commercial Vehicle Director, Steve Kimber, the mar

The Attraction of Total Traction

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction There are those in the iVan office who consider our esteemed Editor

Navman and The Fuelcard people join forces

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Navman Wireless and The Fuelcard Company have joined forces to give customers preferential rates on their products

After 60 years of the Transporter another facelift is ready

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
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CV Operators website is launched

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
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After the bad news there is some good news

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
    It’s still too early to talk about economic recovery, but there are one or two encouraging signs, a bit like sidel

Preventing BIG Van MOT Failures Get protection for your big van from Vauxhal

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Keeping The Fleet On The Move Leyland Auto lands Lancashire County Council c

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Commercial vehicle parts and service firm Leyland Auto has won a supply contract with Lancashire County Council to

Iveco EcoDaily On G8 Duty G8 Summit uses Eco-frie

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Spotted at the G8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy was this electric Iveco EcoDaily which was being used by Italy's Civil

Bridging The Technology Gap Mercedes-Benz is trialling emission-free Sprinte

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Mercedes-Benz is currently trialling a number of emission-free and near-silent Sprinters in urban centres in Germa

For Whom The Road Tolls Who should fund the roads? iVan gets a closer look.<

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    The Government gets a lot of stick for the decisions it makes, although it sometimes gets praise for other decisions, but that i

New company launched hiring California's

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Launching a new business in the middle of a recession might be considered madness by some, but not if you have the

Expresso Ducato!

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Matthew Eisenegger is impressed with his drive in the big Fiat Ducat

Get a new van for under 6 grand

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
Citroën is raising the stakes and lowering the prices in its bid to attract more customers and sell more vans in these difficult econ

National Grid commits to 3000 Fords

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    National Grid has reached a new agreement with Ford Motor Company to supply a fleet of over 3,000 Ford vehicles to

Murco Petroleum buys 50 BT-50's

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
   Motorworld Oxford has delivered its final consignment of Mazda BT-50s to the Murco Petroleum Ltd fleet in Milford Haven.

Class One Traffic Management have ordred 2 bright yellow Sprinters

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Class One Traffic Management, of Bonnybridge, near Falkirk, has taken on two new bright yellow Mercedes-Benz Sprin

Avoiding the crash cash crisis

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Desperation and greed are powerful incentives. Desperation drives those in financial plight to take stupid risks w

Fiat Means Business

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction At just over 3% of the market, Fiat is not regarded as a big player

Great Combo-nation from Vauxhall

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Until very recently, the concept of automatic transmissions in light

Boxx clever with Sortimo

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    Once upon a time vans were just boxes on wheels. The cab was part of the loadspace. And that was a problem. When a

Latest Tachograph legislation for 3.5tonne

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    On the 1st of May 2006, EU tachograph legislation required all new ‘in-scope’ vehicles (put into service for th

TLS announces "collect and go" service

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    TLS Vehicle Rental has added a new ‘Collect Me’ option to its ‘van2go’ web site. Customers who use the website to

Renault sales increase globally

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    With all assorts of automotive doom and gloom on the British automotive manufacturing front, there was some good n

Fiat offers extra discount on Professional range

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
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Volkswagen opens another Van Centre this time in Ashford

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
    A new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dedicated Van Centre has opened in Ashford, Kent.    The £

iVan meets iLoad

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
Introduction Earlier this year, the Editor attended the launch of Hyundai’s new i

Citroen announce 5 seat Berlingo

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    The growth of crew vans in the British workplace makes perfect business common sense these days. But there has bee

Pricing announced for Transit Connect Econetic

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Fiat sells 101 Grande Punto to E.oN

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SED Show report

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Man With a Mission

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Showtime For New Trailer

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An Audience With … Sally ‘Traffic’
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Trotting Along Nicely
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Transit Torque - Matt tries out the 3.5 tonne combi
Although he drives and assesses vans on a regular basis, Matthew Eisenegger is the

The Legend Lives On...45 Years Later
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Two weeks ago, our very own Matthew ‘Beau Geste’ Eisenegger was in the African desert. He had joined the Renault Trucks Cape to Cape convoy (see la

Small Just Gets Better
    From October production, Citroën Berlingo panel vans powered by Euro-4, 1.6HDi 75hp and 90hp diesel engines will benefit from impro

Following Europe’s Example?
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New Van Tyres from Continental
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Vauxhall Endorses Van Best Practice Programme
    Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles has announced that it is to support the Department of Transport’s Van Best Practice programme, a schem

New Ranger Gets ‘Eye-Candy’ Treatment
Ford was another manufacturer to show off a new vehicle at the Australian Motor Show in Sydney when it revealed its brand new Ranger pickup. The on

‘Cool Running’ Olympic Champion
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New Mobile-Friendly Vitosport.Co.Uk
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Two Seater Citroën Berlingo LX
    The Citroën Berlingo range has been further extended with the introduction of a two-seater version of the best-selling Berlingo LX

Merc Makes Motoring safer
    Mercedes-Benz is introducing second-generation Active Brake Assist for the heavy-duty Actros truck. Whereas the first-generation sy

The Master Plan From Renault
At first glance there isn’t much to choose between the FWD and RWD

All Citroen LCVs Now Available Smartnav

Back2Basics With The 4Work
Believe it or not, this is actually the fourth generation of the L200. In a

Ford Strengthens UK Sales Lead
    As vans sales soared last month, Ford was one of the main beneficiaries and still tops the CV market in the UK.&nb

Thinking Outside the Box?
    Replacing a fleet of vans with hatchbacks is not an everyday occurrence, but that’s exactly what Lift-supplier

Just What The Doctor Ordered!
    South coast Mercedes-Benz dealer Pentagon Commercials has joined forces with emergency services conversion special

Good News from the Showroom
    On the basis that if people are buying commercial vehicles, then the nation is getting back to work. And that seem

Have You Got Any Boots For Africa?
    Ford Retail, Europe’s largest Ford dealer group with 47 UK dealerships, is supporting charity ‘Boots for Africa’ which sends second

Cleaning the Streets - and the Air
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Happy Birthday Ford Transit
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Vauxhall Introduces Masterfit Premier Service Centre Network
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GM and Bright Automotive Form Strategic Relationship
    iVan can reveal that following an agreement last month to collaborate, General Motors has now made a financial commitment to Bright

Block Exemption Regulation To Be Enforced
    The clauses of the new Block Exemption Regulation EU 416/2010, which protect independent aftermarket businesses, will be enforce

Industry View Wanted On CV Technician Licensing
    irtec, the IRTE’s technician licensing scheme, is asking industry to contribute to the Licence’s direction, following a review by t

Vauxhall’s ‘Vivaro Vault’ On Help For Heroes Tour
    Vauxhall’s Help for Heroes campaign has taken to the road with its ‘Drive for Heroes’ tour visiting Vauxhall Retailers around the U

Iveco Launches EcoDaily Electric In UK
Iveco has launched its EcoDaily Electric van and chassis cab in the UK and Ireland. Built completely by Iveco, the fully electric 3.5 and 5.2 tonne

Happy 45th, Transit!
John Fife takes a trip down memory lane and the sight of all that lovingly r

New Improved Transit Tipper
    At its recent 45th Transit birthday celebration, Ford showed off the latest version of its ‘One Stop Shop Transit Tipper’ first lau

‘Super September’ CCM Rates For Citroën Berlingo Vans
It always seems to those outside the industry that Citroën has more deals on a regular basis than a weekly street market, and the arrival of the new ‘

BCA Says Van Prices Still Falling
    According to BCA’s latest Pulse Report, average values for LCV’s fell for the third consecutive month in July. It is not unus

‘Cleaning’ Engine Oil Could Cut Emissions And Costs
Trials are being carried out in Yorkshire on a new method of improving vehicle engine efficiency – which could help reduce carbon emissions and cut fu

New Citroën Relay ‘Ready To Run’ KFS Plant & Go Range
    Citroën has further expanded its ‘Ready to Run’ vehicle range with the addition of a new, higher payload and expanded range of 3

Abbey Road Takes the High Road
    Merseyside firm Abbey Road Tanks has been voted ‘Haulier of the Year’ and will now go on to represent the UK in the ‘European Trans

Master Meets its Master!
There was nothing wrong with the previous model Renault Master van. It wasn’t showing its 13 year age and was pretty much on a par driving and comf

Cutting Costs With Cards
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Caddy Goes Green
If you think blue means green, then you’re only half right. In the case of Volkswagen’s Bluemotion range of vehicles, then they’re not quite as gre

Mercedes-Benz Vito Goes Blue
    The latest generation of Mercedes-Benz Vito vans has now added ‘BlueEFFICIENCY’ technology to its range which offers eco-friendly a

Sprinter Wins Again
    For the fourth year running Mercedes-Benz has claimed the ‘Fleet Van of the Year 2010’ award for its Sprinter van. The win was the

New Awards Recognise Progress
    As a sign of the times, the inaugural LowCVP Low Carbon Champions Awards scheme was created to recognise best practice amongst vehi

Let The Good Times Roll!
The truck industry might be in the doldrums and the transport industry depressed, but that didn’t stop the great British trucker f

A Forester For All Trades
    It’s over thirty years since Subaru entered the British market with a 4WD Pickup. It looked foreign and tinny, and folk never th

More Sensible Than You Think!
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