Trained on Cardiff University’s renowned Postgraduate Diploma in Motor Magazine Journalism, Alex is an award-winning motoring journalist with ten years’ experience across B2B and consumer titles. A life-long car enthusiast with a fascination for new technology and future drivetrains, he joined Fleet World in April 2011, contributing across the magazine and website portfolio and editing the EV Fleet World Website.
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This year alone, Vauxhall’s van conversion sales have risen by an incredible 63%, thanks in part to the Vauxhall Conversion Centre that is situated within the company’s Luton plant. As with many competitors, Vauxhall has for many years offered factory-built dropsides, tippers and box vans, which together account for around 55% of conversion market demand. […]
Mercedes-Benz will launch its first one-tonne pickup truck next year, as part of its ongoing partnership with the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
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The plans would introduce a third tier to the brand’s LCV dealer network; positioned above the 57 Business Centres which already offer prominent exterior displays, dedicated sales staff and training, extended opening hours and a five-tonne lift. Payne said the size of the dedicated network is undecided, but that it could include separate sites, […]
The latest consultation reiterates the intention to restrict access for older vehicles to five English cities due to local pollution concerns. Nottingham, Derby and Southampton would have restrictions on HGVs, buses, and taxis, Leeds and Birmingham would see restrictions on those vehicles plus vans. Private car owners would not be affected.
Glass’s rated the Transporter T30 2.0 TDI 102 LWB L/Roof as its ideal buy. Andy Picton, senior commercial vehicle editor, said: “The Transporter is an iconic commercial vehicle for very good reasons. It is excellent to drive, superbly well-made and has strong support from its specialist dealer network. “The only downside is that […]
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Fiat has replaced the PSA-based Scudo with Renault-based Talento, says Dan Gilkes.
Peugeot and Citroën’s new Expert and Dispatch offer a much improved drive, says Dan Gilkes.
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Replacing the model introduced in 2006, which was produced alongside the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, the latest Crafter will be built at a bespoke 540-acre plant in Wrzesnia, Poland, set to employ 3,000 people once it reaches full capacity. Volkswagen said its newcomer was aimed at offering low total cost of ownership, and engineered to meet […]
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is keen to boost its sales in the increasingly competitive conversion market, with a growing array of pre-bodied Engineered To Go models available, along with the more specialised Engineered For You conversion scheme. The firm also launched a converter recognition programme at this year’s CV Show, providing customers with more of […]
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SECTOR Pick-up POWER 163/224hp LOAD AREA 2.52m2 CO2 199g/km Having turned the pick-up market upside down by offering the original Amarok pick-up with a range of 2.0-litre engines, when all major competitors had 2.5 and 3.0-litre motors, Volkswagen is going against the norm again and upsizing for the updated truck. While Nissan has downsized to 2.3-litre […]
