Van News
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Case Studies 19 Mar 2013Industry spotlight: SMMT
Putting SMMT at the heart of the van world – disconnected groups come together to present a united voice.
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Van Reviews 19 Mar 2013Driven: Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport Dualiner
The Sprinter has proved to be such a massive success for Mercedes-Benz that its smaller brother the Vito tends to get overlooked.
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Van Reviews 19 Mar 2013First drive: Isuzu D-MAX 4x2 single cab
It’s all very well testers swanning about in super stylish 4x4 trucks with leather seats, fancy alloys and side bars , but in the real world of fleet, readers are much more likely to be buying “cooking” versions like the Isuzu D-Max 4x2 single-cab on test here.
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Van Reviews 19 Mar 2013First drive: Volkswagen Caddy Edition 30 TDI 140 DSG
The old adage “cheapest isn’t always best” is obviously ringing in the ears of van buyers at present.
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Best Practices 13 Dec 2012Remarketing: Uncertainty remains over alternatively-fuelled vans
Small numbers of LCVs going to auction give little indication of market trends.
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Van Reviews 12 Nov 2012Van launch: Maxi-Low
New business comes up with a large van which won't require a tachograph.
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Case Studies 12 Nov 2012Fleet case study: Kelly Group
Supplementing its fleet with up to 400 rented vans brings flexibility and savings to Kelly Group.
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Best Practices 12 Nov 2012Market intelligence is key to successful remarketing
Keeping up with changing trends means building relations with auction houses.
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Best Practices 12 Nov 2012Legislation: Fighting parking tickets
Rule changes outlaw private clampers, but it's not all good news.
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Safety 12 Nov 2012SMR regime reduces risk
Vans which are not properly maintained pose a hazard to drivers and pedestrians.
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Best Practices 12 Nov 2012Benchmarking by the FTA: Optimisation at the heart of van fleet strategies
The use of speed limiters and Government action over fuel prices head most operators' wish lists.
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Van Reviews 16 Oct 2012First Drive: Fiat Fiorino Adventure
Four-wheel drive commercial vehicles are all well and good, but they do come at a price.
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Van Reviews 16 Oct 2012First Drive: Citroën Dispatch
Now that the Citroën Berlingo has grown to carry nearly four cubic metres of cargo, it has somewhat overshadowed the van on test here.
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Case Studies 16 Oct 2012
Industry Spotlight: Mercedes-Benz
Citan will help van maker’s next push after 7.5% increase in a falling market.
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Case Studies 16 Oct 2012
Case Study: Anglian Water
Using his own wholelife costs for vehicle choice as well as having in-house management flexibility means Nigel Allen can say:‘our fleet is the most cost-efficient it’s ever been’.
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Best Practices 16 Oct 2012NOx: particulate problems for van owners
New legislation will focus on another emission which could raise the costs of running a van fleet.
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Best Practices 16 Oct 2012Condition remains key to selling vans at auction
Buyers are keen to purchase good stock but damaged vans get left on the side.
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Safety 16 Oct 2012
Compliance: Towing
New laws cut towing weight for new drivers. Towing regulations require careful adherence – and they are changing again in January next year.
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Case Studies 16 Oct 2012
Iveco offers heavyweight care for vans
Iveco offers LCV fleets the same level of back-up which its lorry buyers receive.
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Case Studies 7 Aug 2012
Industry spotlight: LeasePlan
Head of commercial vehicles Mark Lovett is looking to win van fleet business.
