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Peugeot to Abandon the 208 Commercial Vans

Peugeot to Abandon the 208 Commercial Vans

Wednesday January 25 2012

French van manufacturers Peugeot have announced they will not be making a Peugeot 208 van. Currently the Peugeot 207 van is scheduled to end its run...

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Points to consider before renting a van

Points to consider before renting a van

Tuesday January 24 2012

Before people even get out their credit or debit card and rent a van, they should first take into consideration just what they want from their vehicle...

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FSG Fleet Management Company Sold to U.S Business

FSG Fleet Management Company Sold to U.S Business

Monday January 23 2012

FSG, an independent fleet management company has been sold to a U.S based business. The sale which has gone through on the eve of the company's 25 th...

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Tips to acquire the best van renting deals

Tips to acquire the best van renting deals

Friday January 20 2012

The days where buying a van was the only way for businesses to get from A to B are quickly fading away. Nowadays, people can make use of van renting...

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Volkswagen Launch Special Edition Caddy

Volkswagen Launch Special Edition Caddy

Thursday January 19 2012

Available until April 2012 the special edition of Volkswagen's Volkswagen Caddy entitled the VW Caddy Match, comes with extra features to the standard...

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Nissan Electric Van Earns Preview

Nissan Electric Van Earns Preview

Thursday January 19 2012

Nissan have announced a new electric van modelled on the Nissan NV200 , entitled the Nissan e-NV200 is at a stage of "near future production" and is...

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Government Grants become available for Electric Vans

Government Grants become available for Electric Vans

Thursday January 19 2012

With the introduction of the Renault Kangoo ZE, a commercial van powered by electricity rather than diesel, now could be a good time to look into the...

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10 things you should consider when deciding which van leasing company to use for you and your business

Tuesday January 17 2012

First and foremost am I getting a good deal? That may sound obvious but in today's market it's more crucial than ever. It's your right to get the...

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Two Year MOTs Will Cost Money

Two Year MOTs Will Cost Money

Monday January 16 2012

Despite the popularity of a two yearly MOT rather than the current yearly one among van drivers, motoring experts have claimed the overall cost will increase...

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Van leasing 'cost effective for small firms'

Van leasing 'cost effective for small firms'

Thursday January 12 2012

Van leasing presents an affordable option for companies that are wary of spending large sums of money during periods of economic uncertainty. The current...

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Used Van Dealers Wrong Footed

Used Van Dealers Wrong Footed

Wednesday January 11 2012

Used van dealers have seen a surprising trend among their sales and many have been left unable to fulfil demand. In what is believed to be an effort...

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Van Registrations Increase in December

Van Registrations Increase in December

Monday January 09 2012

The amount of van registrations in December marked a year on year increase of 7.8%, making 2011 a highly successful year for new van purchases. 2011...

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Fleet Operators Benefit from Red Tape Cuts

Fleet Operators Benefit from Red Tape Cuts

Monday January 09 2012

Fleet operators should see far less administration thanks to the Government's new plans for transport and business. The Department of Transport described...

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E.ON Turns to Toyota for Help

E.ON Turns to Toyota for Help

Monday January 09 2012

Energy supplier E.ON has put a contingency plan in place to help their customers who are unlucky enough to find themselves without hot water or heating...

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Leasing commercial vehicles 'is more effective for businesses'

Leasing commercial vehicles 'is more effective for businesses'

Thursday January 05 2012

Businesses looking to increase their commercial van fleets as their companies expand during the next 12 months may be facing the question of whether to...

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TFL Code of Practice for Out of Hours Deliveries during Olympics Released

TFL Code of Practice for Out of Hours Deliveries during Olympics Released

Tuesday January 03 2012

Transport for London (TfL) has released a code of practice for business to take out of hours deliveries during the Olympic Games next year. TfL has...

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VW Pushes Boundaries with Unmanned Electric Van

VW Pushes Boundaries with Unmanned Electric Van

Tuesday January 03 2012

There can be no disputing the recognition or the praise the Volkswagen Brand has received this year, as they have constantly turned out quality vehicles...

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Renault Kangoo ZE to Make Electric Van Impact?

Renault Kangoo ZE to Make Electric Van Impact?

Tuesday January 03 2012

With the delivery of the first Renault Kangoo ZE to a UK business the stats and figures point to the fact that the Renault Kangoo could become a pioneer...

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Renault Kangoo Compact is withdrawn together with Other Renault Models

Renault Kangoo Compact is withdrawn together with Other Renault Models

Tuesday January 03 2012

Despite pioneering the electric commercial van across Europe in the form of the Renault Kangoo EZ, the Renault Kangoo Compact together with other...

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Dinex to Save Van Owners and Fleet Operators?

Dinex to Save Van Owners and Fleet Operators?

Tuesday January 03 2012

With the new London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations coming into play from the 1 st January 2011, Dinex Exhaust has announced that it is not all...

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