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Ford Transit still the benchmark for LCVs
Saturday May 19 2012
The Ford Transit has become the benchmark for the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in the UK since its introduction more than four decades ago. Although Ford is an American company, the Transit is quintessentially British, and it is still assembled at the automotive giant's facility in Southampton. Since it hit...continue reading
Ford Transit Connect 'offers substance over style'
Friday May 18 2012
The Transit Connect marks a rare foray into the compact van market for Ford, which has avoided the sector until recent times to focus on its larger range of light commercial vehicles. Developed by Ford Europe, the Transit Connect was introduced in 2002 as a replacement for the Courier van ranges, based on the Escort...continue reading
Volkswagen Transporter 'justifies its price tag'
Thursday May 17 2012
Volkswagen's Transporter may be priced toward the top end of the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, but van leasing customers looking for a model with high build quality will be hard-pressed to find a better option. The Transporter range is based on the German automotive giant's T platform, which is now in its fifth...continue reading
Renault Trafic 'a genuine rival to the Ford Transit'
Wednesday May 16 2012
Renault's medium-sized van, the Trafic, is a panel van designed to be capable of transporting almost any load without feeling the strain. The French manufacturer began selling the Trafic in the early 1980s but has carried out several upgrades and revisions to the vehicle in that time, including a major facelift a decade...continue reading
Volkswagen Crafter 'is a tough workhorse'
Sunday May 13 2012
Volkswagen has developed a reputation for building quality commercial vehicles and van leasing customers can be assured that the Crafter is no exception. Take one look at the Crafter and you'll notice that it's designed to look like a workhorse and it is capable of fulfilling this role with ease thanks to its generous...continue reading
Citroen Berlingo 'a great all-rounder'
Saturday May 12 2012
One of the larger compact vans on the market, the Citroen Berlingo is a nimble vehicle with a deceptively large amount of storage space. This nimble vehicle is perfect for van leasing customers looking for an inner-city runaround to make pick-ups and deliveries. Bigger than its predecessors, the latest version of the...continue reading
Hyundai iLoad 'a genuine alternative to the Ford Transit'
Friday May 11 2012
Hyundai's iLoad is a real unsung hero in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, with its fuel efficiency and performance meaning the van holds its own against some of its more illustrious rivals. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the iLoad is rear-wheel drive and as a result, its manoeuvrability and steering are...continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 'combines comfort with large load space'
Thursday May 10 2012
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is designed to offer van leasing customers enough cargo space and power to carry loads over long distances, combined with all the comfort features needed to make this process as pleasurable as possible. Introduced by the German marque back in 1995, the first-generation Sprinter replaced the...continue reading