Tuesday 13 November 2012
Citroen vans are even more fuel efficient!
Citroen vans are now even more fuel efficient thanks to the introduction of the new Berlingo Airdream e-Hdi micro-hybrid model which is due to be built this month. The new model boosts better fuel economy (up to 62.8mpg) and lower CO2 emmission (118g/km) This is part of Citroen's continued product development process which will continue to see new innovations over the coming months.
Thursday 8 November 2012
It’s official Ford are the most reliable van manufacturer in the UK with their Transit model coming top in the FN 50 reliability survey. Mercedes also improved their position from last year moving from third to second place. Vauxhall came in third place.
The survey is based on a series of questions asked to Companies running a range of vans and includes a ranked on warranty claims, reliability and breakdowns.
“Ford is extremely proud that the Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect have taken the top two spots in this reliability survey which is based on hard facts.
“This is a tribute to the passion and dedication of our designers and engineers at Dunton who make quality the highest priority, and which has kept Ford at the top of the UK Commercial Vehicle market for over 46 years.” Mark Ovenden Managing Director at Ford commented.
Thursday 18 October 2012
Volkswagen vans are now more fuel efficient thanks to VW offering their BlueMotion technology throughout the Transporter range of commercial vehicles.
A 7% improvement in fuel economy along with reduced engine emissions is being achieved compared to the old 84PS and 102PS models.
Stop Start engines, Battery Regeneration and low rolling resistance tyres are all part of the VW Blue Motion Technology.
Tuesday 9 October 2012
Fiat Doblo Ambulance deal!
Fiat have just delivered 66 Fiat Doblo Combi vehicles to Medical Services Ltd. All the Fiat Doblos are Euro 5 compliant and are the Maxi Active 1.6 16v Diesel versions which have been modified to Medical Services exacting specifications by Lateral Design Concepts of Keighley and have been fitted with a foldable ramp to enable wheelchair access.
They have been supplied by HTC Van Centre in Croydon Surrey. The Fiats will be used to transport patients using wheel chairs too and from hospital.
Sebastiano Fedrigo Director at Fiat Professional commented that he was delighted that the new Fiat Doblo Combi vehicles will be part of Medical Services quality ambulance fleet.
Friday 5 October 2012
Vauxhall Vans are number one with small fleets
Vauxhall Commercial vehicles have become the number one best seller for commercial vehicles in the UK supplied to small businessess, and year to date they have sold more than 9000 vans to this vital retail/small business segment of the market with their Vivaro Van outselling everything in the medium size van segment.
The recent surge in popularity for Vauxhall vans is largley due to the low whole life costs, good build quality and excellent support from the manufacturer.
Vauxhall are also the UK’s largest van builder with over 70,000 vans coming out of their commercal factories in Luton and Ellsmere Port
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Mitsubishi offer the L200 with a five year warranty
The new Mitsubishi L200 now comes with a longer warranty than any other pick up available in the UK, it has been extended to five years or 125,000 miles whichever comes first and covers every model in the extensive range.
This will build on the success of the L200 for Mitsubishi, having won the “What Van” Pickup of the year award 15 times in 18 years, it will give customers more piece of mind when considering their next new pickup.
