“It was encouraging to see registrations of light commercial vehicle increase by 7.8% this December, especially as December is traditionally a quiet month,” said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents franchised commercial vehicle and car retailers across the UK, commenting on the SMMT’s light
The Mitsubishi L200 Series 6 has been crowned ‘Best Pick-up’ for 2020 by Company Car and Van magazine. The award was presented recently at the headquarters of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, which is based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is getting into the Christmas spirit by teaming up with Next, to help tow an enormous festive bauble across the country with its Volkswagen Amarok.
A BRITISH COMPANY that produces bespoke performance versions of Ford vans has won a prestigious award for its conversions, which are constructed by hand at a factory in Torfaen, South Wales.
Expert electrification company, Equipmake, has opened a brand-new factory in Snetterton, Norfolk, which will design and manufacture its fully-integrated electric bus chassis for an increasingly international customer base.
Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited have launched a globally ground-breaking new single platform eCargo model, the EAVcab. The EAVcab is a chassis cab development from the EAVan Ultra lightweight Commercial Vehicle (ULCV) which can now be supplied to the customer with just the chassis structure and the front cab. This provides a highly versatile
MS-RT is announcing a limited edition of its QVM-approved Ford Transit Custom conversion in the form of the MS-RT R185 limited edition.
“Registrations of light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes fell by -9.6% in November, the third consecutive month of decline, as economic uncertainty continues to affect business confidence”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents franchised commercial vehicle and car retailers across the UK,
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production was stable in October down just -0.2%, with 9,065 units manufactured, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Output for crucial overseas markets was up some 9.3%, but production for the domestic market fell -8.5% in the face of weakening demand.
Ford of Europe scored a unique 1-2 in the International Van of the Year Award 2020 (IVOTY) competition in securing the prestigious title for sixth occasion with its range of Transit Custom Hybrids, comprising the Plug-In Hybrid and EcoBlue Hybrid models. Hans Schep, General Manager Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe was presented with the prize
Production of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Crafter-based motorhome, the Grand California, began in spring; and now the 1000th model has rolled off the production line in Września (Poland).
Tevva Motors Ltd has revealed more details about its Tevva Electrify fleet initiative and confirmed that series production will start in 2020 after the hugely positive response to its launch at last month’s Freight in the City (FITC) Expo.
Following a three-day group test in Sweden against four other nominees, the latest Ford Ranger emerged victorious in the challenge for the International Pick-up Award 2020 (IPUA).
At Solutrans 2019 (Lyon, France) the International Van of the Year (IVOTY) jury launched a White Paper booklet entitled ‘The Evolution of the Light Commercial Vehicle in the Urban Environment’. The discussion document is a compilation of contributions from members of the IVOTY with thoughts from research relating to their own country and Europe in
Ford is continuing its support of the RNLI by supplying the charity that saves lives at sea with 20 new four-wheel-drive Ford Rangers to support beach patrols across the country.
Introducing a new flagship, PEUGEOT has added new Sport Edition variants to the Expert Panel Van and Crew Van model ranges. The Expert Sport Edition versions will be positioned above the Asphalt variants and will benefit from even more standard equipment.
Finalists were announced at a ceremony held at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham on Friday 15th November. The awards recognise and reward construction workers, sub-contractors, tool and equipment manufacturers, and construction companies from across the UK. The event was presented by stand-up comedian Justin Moorhouse, with 450 guests in attendance at
Ford is celebrating a clean-sweep of the light commercial vehicle awards season as the electrified Ford Hybrid Transit Custom line-up is today named International Van of the Year (IVOTY) 2020, and the Ford Ranger is named winner of the International Pick-up Award (IPUA) 2020.
The Volkswagen Crafter is the cleanest Euro 6 van tested based on real-world emissions, but the Mercedes Citan emits 17 times more pollution, yet both vehicles conform to the laboratory-based legal standards.
Used electric cars are bucking industry trends by appreciating — rather than depreciating — in value, according to exclusive research by the UK’s fastest-growing automotive shopping site*, CarGurus.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Integrated Partner Penny Hydraulics has released its latest range of crane conversions, available on the Volkswagen Crafter Dropside. The innovative system can lift up to 990kg making it ideal for a range of jobs.
With the PEUGEOT e-EXPERT, PEUGEOT is increasingly committed to electrifying its models to achieve its ambition of a 100% electrified LCV range by 2021.
“Registrations of light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes fell by -11% in October, the second consecutive month of decline, as economic uncertainty continues to affect the market”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association which represents franchised commercial vehicle and car retailers across the UK, commenting
Following the addition of the all-electric Corsa-e and plug-in hybrid Grandland X Hybrid4 to its product range, the Vivaro-e marks the next chapter in Vauxhall’s electrification strategy. The British brand is committed to delivering eight electrified models by 2021 and electrifying its entire product portfolio by 2024, as part of the PACE!
Nissan has revamped its mid and full-size van range, updating both the NV300 and NV400 with efficient engines, all-new interiors and smart tech options ensuring the best user experience. The new models feature efficient powertrains meeting new Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standards, with cleaner engines and reduced NOx.
