Vans to be fitted with eCall SOS black boxes

From April 2018 all new vans bought in the UK will come fitted with eCall SOS black boxes which will call the emergency services automatically in an emergency. This is a new rule from the EU which, they say, will … Continued

Mercedes and Ford vans to tour the UK

Going on tour is a great way to publicise products and the coming week swill see Mercedes and Ford vans coming to a location near you soon. First out of the blocks is Mercedes who are highlighting the ‘versatility’ of … Continued

VW vans are the choice of Budget van rental

A new van rental service launched in London by Budget has opted to use VW vans as their sole supplier. As the country’s leading vehicle rental the firm has invested in 100 VW Transporters in London alone. Budget will also … Continued

Isuzu D-Max is the choice of the Environment Agency

The biggest ever fleet deal for the Isuzu D-Max has just been signed by the Environment Agency who have ordered 197 of the impressive pick-ups. The government agency has ordered a mix of extended cab, single cab and double cabs … Continued

Mercedes Sprinter is a corker for Claret fleet

When Suffolk-based Claret Civil Engineering wanted a fleet of reliable vans the Mercedes Sprinter came top of the list. Now the firm has picked up 11 of the firm’s 313 CDIs to help them complete their new order for repair … Continued

Ford Transit centres underpin service promise

A promise to minimise downtime for Ford Transit owners has led to the firm opening a specialist network of 105 Transit Centres. This means that the van maker can now offer a comprehensive service commitment, called Transit24, which will help … Continued

VW vans rack up record orders

It’s been a year of setting new records for VW vans as the firm enjoys its best start to a year ever. The economy and the commercial vehicle sector in the UK is picking up and this is underlined with … Continued

Dacia Duster Commercial enters UK’s LCV market

The UK’s van sector is to get a new contender this summer in the shape of the Dacia Duster Commercial. Dacia says that its first factory-produced Duster LCVs will offer a payload of 550kg and have a load space of … Continued

SMMT warns van owners to ‘sharpen up on safety’

A new safety campaign has been launched to highlight the importance of van maintenance to boost safety by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The aim of the campaign is to also keep road users and van drivers … Continued