Tag : LCV News
Mercedes-Benz retains commercial vehicle fleet contract with HSS Hire
In 2009, HSS selected Mercedes-Benz as its sole van supplier, having been impressed with the safety, reliability and environmental credentials of the range. As the vans … Read More »
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles confirm executive appointment
Bram Schot joined the Volkswagen Group in 2011, initially taking charge of strategic projects at Group Sales. He began his career in 1982 at DAF Trucks … Read More »
BCA Pulse: Used commercial vehicles values fall in February
The February average figure of £4,272 was the lowest recorded in the past six months and performance against Guide Prices fell by one and three-quarter points … Read More »
Schneider Electric "cautiously optimistic" about Electric Van scheme
Under the new scheme, buyers of eligible electric vans will be offered a subsidy of 20% off the cost, equating to a maximum of £8,000. This … Read More »
Vehicle type approval rules threaten bodybuilders
Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive, said: 'Whole vehicle type approval is a hugely important part of getting a vehicle on the road as it ensures that technical … Read More »
Steering in the right direction: wheel and tyre choice cuts C02 emissions
The revelation in November that a new international treaty on climate change will be delayed until 2020 at the earliest means that the actions of individual … Read More »
Citroen Claims Increasing LCV Business Sales But 2011 Registrations Disappoint
But this looks like one area of good news for the company’s LCV sales in an otherwise disappointing year. Citroen saw light CV registrations up to … Read More »
Volkswagen Transporter voted "Used Van of the Year 2011" by CAP
A panel of judges comprising of used van market and vehicle valuation experts at CAP chose the Transporter from a shortlist of 6 models. Points were … Read More »
Osborne chooses GreenRoad, to improve driver safety of nationwide fleet
Osborne chose GreenRoad because of its ability to provide instant feedback to drivers about unsafe manoeuvres using the traffic light LEDs on the dashboard. Paul McCulloch, … Read More »
Average used van values fell in December – BCA Pulse
The December figure of £4,275 was down by just £28 on the November figure. However, sold volumes fell sharply compared to the previous month and performance … Read More »
Wholesale used van values fall 1.3% despite rise in age and mileage
Examples of increases in 2011 include Car Derived Vans up 2.0% (£51 to £2,611), Small Panel Vans up 9.7% (£378 to £4,273) and 4x4s up 10.5% … Read More »
ACEA assigns Harrie Schippers as chairman of commercial vehicle board for 2012
Harrie Schippers was elected President of DAF Trucks in 2010 and is Vice President of parent company PACCAR. Since he joined DAF Trucks in 1986, he … Read More »
31.1% of UK's van population not eligible for London Low Emission Zone – SMMT
More surprising is the fact that London exceeded the national average with 37% of vans (almost 85,000) not meeting the emission standards. The changes to the … Read More »
September sees boost in wholesale used van values, reports Manheim Remarketing
Average age increased by three months to 58 months and average mileage went up by 3,800 miles to 79,671. Compared with September 2010, average values are … Read More »
Enterprise advises London and South-East van fleets to plan ahead for London Olympics
With the Olympics only 12 months away, van rental requirements are likely to increase further as businesses look to scale up to meet the anticipated demand … Read More »
CV registrations up 13.5% in H1, reports ACEA
The organisation’s data shows that Spain was the only major market to decline (-8.4%) in the first half while France (+8.5%), the UK (+23.8%) and Germany … Read More »
Renault reveals Frendzy van-cum car-concept
Frendzy is designed as a van that can be swiftly converted into family transport out of working hours. As a van it features a 37-inch digital … Read More »
Nissan announces NV200 tweaks
All NV200 models will be fitted with Bluetooth connectivity as standard, while SE trim will gain a rear-view camera too. Nissan has also introduced a new … Read More »
FTA tells Government where to cut red tape
Under the scheme, the Government is looking to cut time and money-wasting red tape and, according to the FTA, asked it to represent the logistics sector. … Read More »
New Euro 5 Citroen Relay delivers high performance with low emissions
The new 3.0HDi Euro 5 180 replaces the previous Euro 4 Relay 35 HDi 160 6-speed manual models and provides a 12.5% power increase, with peak … Read More »
Van Trader partners with The Fuelcard Company to promote benefits of fuel cards
The partnership will be operated through Van Trader, as well as sister commercial sites Truck Trader, Farmers Trader and Plant Trader. Visitors to the commercial websites … Read More »
Transporter Sportline debuts
The Sportline specification is available with panel van and kombi models in short and long wheelbase. In all cases, power comes from VW's 180PS twin-turbo 2.0-litre … Read More »
Tenneco develops cost-effective exhaust system for Euro 6 vans
While that will probably not result in a significant increase in cost for light vans, the more complex systems needed to treat exhaust gases for … Read More »
Winter van tyres from Yokohama
Named the WY01, the new tyre will use similar technology to that used in the company's W.drive range of winter tyres for cars. This means that … Read More »
LEZ offer launched by Fiat
The main feature of the offer is a six-month payment holiday. The van user will only need to pay VAT up front. In addition to the … Read More »
Wholesale van values fall for third successive month in 2011
According to the firm's latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans average age increased by one month to 53 months but average mileage fell by 1,168 to … Read More »
Quartix vehicle tracking cuts fuel costs for Toilets+
The real-time system is saving Toilets+ as much as £400 per month in fuel costs, cutting engine-idling times throughout its 40-vehicle fleet. Managing director Mick Bowman … Read More »
AFL launches van leasing comparison website
Dubbed Van Leasing Made Simple, the website has been created by leasing company, Automotive Finance and Leasing (AFL), which already operates the Car Leasing Made Simple … Read More »
ATS Euromaster takes wraps off new van livery
ATS Euromaster will apply the livery to all new light commercials joining its near 1,000-strong fleet – commencing with 60 replacement vehicles entering service during 2011. … Read More »
Modec to cease trading
The firm went into administration in early March following 'severe cashflow difficulties'. According to reports, talks with American partner Navistar over a possible takeover fell through. … Read More »