Dan has been a commercial vehicle and construction equipment journalist for almost 30 years. An automotive engineer and former fleet manager, he has driven almost every van, pickup and truck that has been launched in Europe over that time. As editor of VFW, his aim is to keep readers up to date with the latest developments in the light commercial world.
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Telematic systems, from the most basic vehicle tracking to an all-encompassing fleet management solution such as TomTom’s Worksmart, can save time and money. Simply knowing where vehicles are is a vital component of fleet management. However as the technology has developed, suppliers have been able to add an increasingly complex array of reporting options and […]
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Those with a long memory will know that this isn’t Ford’s first Courier van. Based on a Fiesta chassis cowl, the last one was literally a high-cube box mounted behind the car’s front end. Though it did provide a competent urban delivery vehicle, it was certainly no looker. This Transit Courier also uses a […]
However the new model now comes with the option of seating for three and load volumes of up to 5m3. Both the 1.3-litre and 1.6-litre diesel engines have been tuned for improved torque delivery, with more torque available at lower rpm. The 90hp 1.3-litre engine and the 1.6-litre Multijet II can now also be had […]
H350 is available as a panel van, minibus and as a chassis cab for conversions. The van offers a 12.9m3 load capacity, enough to fit five Euro pallets, with payloads of 1,336-1,365kg. The chassis cab model will be available with two chassis length to suit a variety of bodies. The vans are powered by a […]
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A sturdy load bed, capable of handling around 500kg, is installed in the rear of the vehicle at the same height as the loading sill. This can be accessed from the rear hatch or through the two side load doors. The van is also capable of pulling a 1,500kg trailer. Priced at £23,373 after the […]
Anyone looking for a hard-working, all-wheel drive van, should consider Toyota’s Land Cruiser Commercial, says Dan Gilkes.
