Volkswagen Transporter marks world's longest production run with 70th anniversary
The record-breaking Volkswagen Transporter has celebrated its 70th birthday, making it the world's longest production run for a commercial vehicle.
Citroën Berlingo van and dispatch win big in the 2020 Business Vans Awards
Citroën has been awarded two prestigious titles in this year’s 2020 Business Vans Awards, with Berlingo Van and Dispatch winning ‘Best Small Trades Van’ and ‘Best Large Trades Van’ respectively. Citroën Berlingo Van was recognised for the second consecutive year. The judges praised both models for their impressive equipment levels, overall
Vauxhall Combo Cargo named Best Small Delivery Van at Business Vans 2020 Awards
The Business Vans judges were impressed with the Vauxhall Combo Cargo’s class-leading fuel economy and high payload capacity. Under WLTP testing, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo achieves up to 68.8mpg and emissions as low as 107g/km CO2. With a payload up to 1,002kg, the Combo Cargo is an ideal choice for businesses and trades looking for a compact but
Mitsubishi L200 wins “Best Pick-Up” at the Business Vans of the Year Awards 2020
The Mitsubishi L200 has been named ‘Best Pick-up’ at this year's Business Vans of the Year Awards 2020. Now in their sixth year, the Business Vans awards are judged by an independent panel of experts from the commercial vehicle segment, reflecting the real needs of the tradespeople, small businesses and commercial fleets in the SME sector.
Trucks-to-trains swap significantly cuts emissions in Volvo Cars’ logistics network
Volvo Cars is significantly cutting CO2 emissions in its logistics operations by switching transports between its manufacturing plants and new car depots from trucks to trains.
Multi-temperature food supplier Savona is first UK Foodservice firm to trial Tevva's electric truck
The premium wholesale supplier, which has been trading for more than 50 years, is the second customer to sign up to Tevva's innovative Electrify initiative, which allows businesses to hire a 12-tonne eTruck for six months in order to demonstrate the environmental and financial benefits.
LEVC reveals name for new electric van: VN5
LEVC’s new electric light commercial van will set new standards in the commercial vehicle sector and, today, its name is revealed. VN5. Aligned with LEVC’s overall product naming strategy, the same technical and functional nomenclature has been used for van. As with TX for taxi, VN is chosen for van and ‘5’ to represent the volume of the cargo area
Slight decline in LCV market during February
“It is disappointing to see light commercial vehicle registrations down for the first time since November 2019,” 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 LCV registration figures.
Geneva Motor Show giants: best investments
Despite the cancellation of what would have been the 90th edition of the Geneva Motor Show, JBR Capital – a direct lender specialising in prestige vehicle finance – is celebrating some of the all-time best investments that have emerged from the floodlit stands over the years, with the 1949 Porsche 356/2 proving to be one of the greatest stars of
World première in Düsseldorf: the New Caddy – more digital, connected, efficient and charismatic than ever before
It wins plaudits as a van, family MPV, shuttle and camper with limitless versatility: the Caddy. To date over three million have been built, and now, as a world première, VWCV is revealing the progressive, fifth generation of the Caddy.
Major EV and green-tech unveilings taking place at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2020
With a strong move towards electrification from many within the industry, alongside the full range of road transport, distribution and logistics supply businesses attending the Commercial Vehicle Show, a host of innovative powertrain options will be unveiled to the public at the NEC Birmingham, 28-30 April 2020.
Refreshed look for new Nissan Navara N-Guard
Nissan has launched the latest Nissan Navara N-Guard, with the range-topping, double cab premium pickup now featuring a refreshed look.
The art of parking: Volkswagen Commercial vehicles pits park assist against stunt driver in ultimate test
A third of UK van drivers rank small parking spaces as their biggest annoyance, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles*. To help van drivers navigate these tight spaces, the brand offers innovative Park Assist technology.
First electric van prototypes in build at LEVC
The first prototypes of the new van from London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) are now being built at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry, ahead of its debut at this year’s CV show on the 28th April.
LCV demand grows 7.8 percent in December
“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
Mitsubishi L200 series 6 awarded 'Best Pick-Up' by Company Car and Van
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.
Amarok-ing around the christmas tree: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles tows giant bauble across UK
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.
MS-RT wins high-profile industry award
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.
Equipmake opens new electric bus factory in Snetterton
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.
EAV launches new multi-modular EAV chassis cab
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 introduces limited edition Transit Custom R185
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.
Demand for LCV’s down -9.6% as economic uncertainty continues
“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 production stable in October
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 scores unique International Van of the Year 2020 award 1-2
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
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrates production of the 1000th Grand California
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).