The new technology connects to the CANbus system and communicates with the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) to offer added security against key-cloning, hacking and even key theft. Dubbed the Ghost Immobiliser, the device uses the existing buttons in the vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console, so […]
Dubbed the Fleet World Workshop, the tools give users a clear and concise picture of running costs, tax bills, specifications and environmental impact for all car, vans and electric vehicles on sale today. For fleets running vans, the Van Tax Calculator enables drivers who use their vans for more than just business mileage to work […]
Head of LCV Matthew Davock said: “The commercial market continues to show no sign of softening. When comparing July against August, we saw a 14% increase in units sold, performance against guide rising by 2% and the average selling price at our in-lane and online auctions recorded its second highest figure for 2016, beaten only […]
Supplied by local Nissan car dealership Alex F Noble & Son, the new vehicles are being leased with the help of the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Scheme. Councillor Derek Rosie, Midlothian’s cabinet member for transport, said: “As a council, we now have eight electric vehicles, including three pool cars. These vehicles are […]
The new additions include 81 Movanos, featuring both the Movano Panel Van as well as the Movano Tipper Cab variant, as well as 24 Combo vans, which will be used by plumbers and electricians, and for property maintenance. Newcastle City Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods Councillor Nick Kemp said: “Having a fleet of reliable […]
Unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover, the all-electric version of the new panel van features a 100kw electric motor that gives it a maximum speed of 50mph along with a claimed range of over 124 miles. The concept vehicle's battery pack, which is made up of 312 cells and has a […]
The exterior of the NV300 has been deliberately designed to integrate with Nissan’s existing range of LCVs, sporting a reworked version of the V-motion front grille seen on Qushqai, Juke and X-Trail. Supporting the brand’s wider LCV strategy, which also includes the NT400 and NT500 trucks, the NV300 is available as a panel van, […]
Ahead of its launch in the spring, the new vehicle was dubbed the best transport van of the year for 2017 by an international jury of commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries. Dr Eckhard Scholz, chairman of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “After the T-series last year, we are delighted to now receive this […]
The IT1000 device from Intelligent Telematics, fitted on a commercial vehicle, recorded the overtaking manoeuvre which led to multiple vehicles being damaged. The video footage shows the moments leading up to the crash as the driver of the Ford Fiesta attempts a high speed manoeuvre on the single-lane road, using the central cross hatched […]
Announced at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles show at Hanover, the warranty guarantees the entire vehicle and its electric drivetrain for five years or up to 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It covers mechanical and electric vehicle components, battery capacity, corrosion (up to 12 years) and includes roadside assistance. Nissan also offers a three-year warranty […]
