Isuzu has launched its new range of Grafter 3.5-tonne rigids, which bring improved performance, significant weight savings and a better ride quality.
March 2018
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has updated its website with the addition of a new online finance calculator.
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a range of business packs that bring extra value for its Caddy, Transporter and Crafter models.
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Enhance compliance with new FTA software
New software that allows vehicle operators to assess and enhance their compliance activity is now available for Freight Transport Association (FTA) members.
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2018 Van Awards
by Dan Gilkes
The industry’s best suppliers and manufacturers have been named at the prestigious 2018 Van Awards event, which took place today.
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by Dan Gilkes
Judging comment: “Whether it’s one or hundreds, running a van is a very different proposition to a passenger car. A van is a working tool, designed to fulfil a function. Not only has this year’s winner developed an award-winning range of product that spans the requirements of the majority of operators, it has also put […]
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by Neil McIntee
Judging comment: “Small vans are designed from the outset to be light commercials completely at home in the urban environment. They are easy to drive and manoeuvre, and very fuel efficient. Currently there are just the two competitors in this sector; the Fiat Fiorino and Ford Transit Courier. A revised version is due to be […]
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by Dan Gilkes
Judging comment: “With a significant increase in rental days over the last few years, Ogilvie Fleet launched Ogilvie Rental in 2017, accompanied by a dedicated website. The site provides access to more than 120,000 commercial vehicles at more than 2,000 locations, with vehicles available within a two-hour time frame if required. The Ogilvie Rental team […]
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by Dan Gilkes
Judging comment: “We have yet to drive the third generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, so can’t judge it in this year’s awards. However, we have had an in-depth look at the technology both inside and surrounding this important new van. Mercedes-Benz really is taking a new approach to Sprinter, offering customers a massive range of solutions, to […]
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by Dan Gilkes
Judging comment: “Specifying standard vans can be hard enough, but overseeing complex conversions, involving several parties, requires a far higher level of transparency and a joined-up approach. Alphabet has created a commercial vehicle build and conversion tool based on Smartsheet, that provides vehicle arrival dates from OEM to converter, build start and completion dates and […]