Automotive and Van Blog
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Electric van sales expected to increase after the election
Friday April 30 2010
Cheap van leasing customers may be interested to learn that sales of electric vans are expected to increase markedly once the new government is formed...
Nissan Pathfinder boasts impressive load volume
Friday April 30 2010
Van leasing customers were able to look at the latest developments in the van world this month at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The event, which took...
Transit Connect is 'agile and fun to drive'
Friday April 30 2010
Ford van leasing customers looking for a more compact model may be interested in this year's Ford Transit Connect, which is being made available in...
Transit anniversary marked by Ford
Friday April 30 2010
Ford van contract hire customers may be interested to learn that a special edition of its iconic Transit model is being rolled of its assembly line...
Kids feel calmer when mum is behind the wheel, survey shows
Thursday April 29 2010
Female van leasing hire customers are more likely than their male counterparts to make their child passengers feel safer, new findings have revealed...
New EU clean vehicle conditions set to affect van leasing customers
Thursday April 29 2010
A number of framework conditions for a viable transition to sustainable mobility in the European Union (EU) has been identified in the Communication on...
IAM offers advice on preparing vehicles for summer
Wednesday April 28 2010
Van leasing customers may want to follow advice issued by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) on how to prepare their vehicle for summer. The...
Motorists urged to check insurance policies for pothole damage cover
Wednesday April 28 2010
Van contract hirers may be able to claim on their insurance for damage caused to their van by potholes. The UK's roads have been left littered with...
FTA issues new international driving guide
Wednesday April 28 2010
Fleet drivers that use van contract hire may benefit from a new publication from the Freight Transport Association (FTA). The organisation has released...
Van registration rise across Europe
Wednesday April 28 2010
Now may be the time to consider leasing a new van as demand for new commercial vehicles is on the rise with the likely result of pushing up prices. ...
'Crash for cash' hotspots revealed
Tuesday April 27 2010
Van contract hire customers may want to be extra careful when driving in Centenary Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, as the road has been identified as...
Party manifestos ignore needs of motorists, says AA
Tuesday April 27 2010
Van leasing customers and other motorists are being ignored in the run-up to the General Election, the AA has said. The organisation claims that motorists'...
New Cybit product could help van contract hirers manage taxes
Tuesday April 27 2010
A new product from telematics provider Cybit could help fleet van contract hirers manage their taxes. The Tax & Expense Manager module is an add-on...
Mercedes commits to van exhibition
Tuesday April 27 2010
Those interested in van leasing may want to attend next year's Commercial Vehicle (CV) Operators Show. The exhibition, which has recently finished its...
Renault hails van show a success
Tuesday April 27 2010
Renault, a producer of several vehicles available for van contract hire, has hailed the success of the recent Commercial Vehicle Operators S how. The...
Van drivers labelled rudest motorists
Monday April 26 2010
While most van contract hire customers may consider themselves to be amicable road users, a new survey has revealed that other motorists might not agree...
London is Europe's fourth most congested city
Monday April 26 2010
Van contract hire drivers may be surprised to learn that London is not Europe's most congested city. According to a new study, that dubious honour falls...
Van contract hirers could be wasting fuel on underinflated tyres
Monday April 26 2010
Underinflated tyres could be costing van contract hirers money, a new report has found. According to TyreSafe, drivers in Britain are losing an estimated...
Mitsubishi new L200 pick-up truck
Friday April 23 2010
Those interested in leasing a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck will now have a new option to consider. The manufacturer has today released the latest L200...
SNP demands fairer fuel prices
Thursday April 22 2010
Van contract hire customers will no doubt be hoping whoever wins the next election will tackle rising fuel prices. The Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP)...