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VW to Boost Volkswagen Crafter Sales through Conversions
Tuesday April 10 2012
In an effort to increase the sales of the Volkswagen Crafter, VW are looking for a conversion service to help the brand increase its sales in the heavy van market. Currently the Volkswagen Crafter commands 5% of the heavy van segment which when compared to the VW Transporter and the VW Caddy underperforms. Both commercial...continue reading
Stark Warnings from SMMT for Commercial Van Bodybuilders
Tuesday April 10 2012
New legislation from the European Union (EU) could create headaches and even result in van conversion firms going out of business, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) who believe without bodybuilders making preparation the new European Whole Vehicle type Approval rules could spell disaster...continue reading
Auctions Lose Out to Online Sales in the Used Van Market
Tuesday April 10 2012
Traditionally, van operators that dabbled in the used van market used van auctions to find an appropriate vehicle. According to leading van auction house Manheim the auction hall has recently taken a hit from online sales. Director of Commercial Vehicles for Manheim Remarketing said: "It is clear that there has been...continue reading
Renault Master holds its own in a crowded market
Tuesday April 10 2012
As a large panel van, the Renault Master is up against plenty of competition, but its cargo space, fuel efficiency and pleasant drive mean it is more than able to hold its own. The Master is aimed at van leasing customers looking for a vehicle to transport large loads over long distances and it fulfils this role with...continue reading
Transport for London Urges Out of Hours Deliveries during Olympics
Wednesday April 04 2012
Businesses in and around the Olympics together with Transport for London (TfL) has announced they will be sympathetic to out of hours deliveries. This announcement may well make life easier for van drivers who face huge crowds, delays, and other disruptions while the games are on. Peter Hendry, London's Transport Commissioner...continue reading
Volkswagen Caddy 'a must for small van customers'
Wednesday April 04 2012
The Volkswagen Caddy light commercial vehicle is a perennial favourite among van leasing customers, despite its premium price tag. In the three decades since its introduction, the Caddy has become one of the leaders in the small van market thanks to its compact dimensions, fuel economy and impressive cargo space for...continue reading
Vauxhall Astravan 'an attractive LCV with great on-road ability'
Wednesday April 04 2012
The Vauxhall Astravan is an attractive option for van leasing customers who are more concerned about the mileage they rack up than the number of deliveries they have to make. Unlike many of its rivals in the car-van market, the Astravan is modelled on the Estate version of the Vauxhall Astra rather than the smallest...continue reading
Despite Recent Hammerings Future is Bright for Electric Vans Claim SMMT
Monday April 02 2012
Electric vehicles have taken a hammering of late, with reports showing they are less economical than their diesel counterparts and will be for some time. To make matters worse, Azure Dynamics, which made the Ford Transit Connect Electric recently collapsed, which when combined did question the future of electric vehicles...continue reading
Paragon Software Systems Provide Route Planning Software to Liberty Wines
Monday April 02 2012
Paragon Software Systems is about to boost the efficiency of Liberty Wines through providing the company with an advanced, Olympic - ready street mapping and route planning solution. Incorporated in the package is a street mapping capability which includes an Olympic schedule. The new solution will integrate with Liberty...continue reading
Vauxhall Vivaro not showing its age
Monday April 02 2012
The Vauxhall Vivaro has been a mainstay of the manufacturer's light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet for more than a decade. Since it hit the market in 2001, the van - which is sold as an Opel in most European countries - has undergone little in the way of change, beyond a mild facelift in 2006 that saw the front indicators...continue reading
Make a statement with the Mercedes-Benz Vito
Monday April 02 2012
The Mercedes-Benz Vito boasts all the clever features you'd expect from the German marque, but it's also a more-than-capable workhorse. Introduced in the mid-90s using the body chassis of the Volkswagen Transporter, the Vito now looks dramatically different to its predecessor. While aesthetics aren't a major consideration...continue reading
Citroen Relay offers a world of choice
Monday April 02 2012
The Citroen Relay combines comfort and convenience with an almost exhaustive choice of add-ons, conversions and specification tweaks. First introduced back in 1994, the medium-sized light commercial vehicle is more widely known as the Jumper, with Citroen only choosing to brand it as the Relay in the UK and Ireland....continue reading