The latest addition to the Ford Transit Connect line-up will offer buyers class leading fuel efficiencies as well as connectivity technology and driver assistance aids. The new van comes with a 1.5 litre TDCi diesel unit which should deliver impressive … Continued
The all-terrain capabilities of the Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 are the reason why Siemens have opted to use the van to maintain their giant wind turbines. The firm’s engineers have to travel to some of the remotest parts of the UK … Continued
Richard Payne Gill, Deputy Chair of the Association for Driving License Verification tells CVN what the changes to the law means for fleet owners. Commercial Vehicle News (CVN) – What does the change in DVLA policy with regard counterpart driving … Continued
Parking enforcement officers are the bane of commercial vehicle drivers’ lives. An almost typical street scene these days is that of a driver remonstrating with a parking warden over giving him a ticket. Don’t get mad – get even! Figures … Continued
This Nissan eNV200 is the world’s first all-electric seven seat MPV and it has been produced to help meet growing demand. The model will go on sale from July and introduces a new trim for the Nissan eNV200 range. Nissan … Continued
Northstone Materials has ordered 12 Renault Range C 430 8×4 trucks to join its fleet in Northern Ireland. The supplier of quality aggregates and concrete products has a fleet dominated by DAF vehicles but the firm was impressed with the … Continued
Every technician for high-end appliance manufacturer Miele will soon be sitting behind the wheel of Mercedes vans. The firm has just taken delivery of a fleet of Mercedes Citans and a few Vito models. The new vans will be used … Continued
With a growing need from businesses for proving van driver qualifications, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched a new scheme. It’s called the Van Excellence Certificate of Driver Competence and, the FTA says, has been launched to recognise this … Continued
Bulk liquid haulier William Nicol were so pleased with their two new Mercedes Actros 2563 GigaSpace tractor units that they have ordered two more. The vehicles have been fitted with the six cylinder 15.6 litre engine which produces 625HP and … Continued
Businesses and van drivers are being reminded by Mercedes vans that the paper counterpart of the photocard driving licence has been abolished. The firm says it could affect small businesses and their stance has been backed up by the Freight … Continued
Two leading tech firms have joined forces to deliver a ground-breaking vehicle tracking solution for firms. In-Car Cleverness has adopted Novatel’s wireless solution to deliver what it calls ‘unrivalled telematics’ for the corporate market. The firms says that its new … Continued
The strengthening UK economy has been reflected in the level of van production which has rocketed by 23.6% in the first quarter of this year. Most of the demand has been driven by operators in the UK looking for new … Continued