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Volvo Trucks make a colourful statement

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:08:26 +0200

Function, quality and reliability are firmly in focus when new trucks are being developed. However, as Volvo Trucks has discovered, as the competition stiffens, it is increasingly important to stand out from the crowd. “Colour has developed as an important element in establishing the brand’s perception,&...

Toughened-up Fiat Fiorino improved traction option

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:56:30 +0200

Fiat Professional’s versatile Fiorino van is set to offer even greater capability with the option of a new electronic differential lock system for improved grip and control. The new system, called Traction +, will be introduced on the 1.3 MultiJet SX diesel-engined version of the popular Fiorino van and 1.3 Mu...

Athens chooses the ecofriendly Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:26:14 +0200

The Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT – the ecofriendly special-purpose vehicle for municipal services, collection operations and distribution – keeps city centres cleaner and more pleasant thanks to its low-emission drive system. Recently, the city of Athens decided to deploy the Econic featuring a gas drive syst...

Volkswagen Van Centre network expands with new outlets

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:06:06 +0200

New investment in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network of Van Centres and Authorised Repairers is good news for the motor industry and Volkswagen van drivers. With several new investments in the pipeline, two of the most recent developments include the appointment of a new Authorised Repairer in Stratford-upon...

The new-generation diesel engines for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Fri, 29 May 2009 13:01:32 +0200

It is the bestselling van in its class in Europe, and has lent its name to an entire vehicle category. It has repeatedly set standards in technology, safety, economy, environmental protection and performance. Now the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is consolidating its leading position even further, pulling away from its comp...

Volkswagen Caddy to return to the track for more success

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:49:12 +0100

Following its best-ever track results in 2008, hopes are high that the coming season of the Volkswagen Racing Cup might provide even greater success for the world\'s only racing van – the Caddy TDI. The crowd-pleasing Caddy van will be back in the hands of its regular pilot, Peter Wyhinny, for the 2009 season,...

Off-road award: The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is the Off-roader of the Year 2009

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:53:29 +0100

For the fifth time in succession, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog has been voted the best off-road vehicle of the year in the \"special-purpose vehicles\" category by readers of the special-interest magazine OFF ROAD. The \"Off-roader of the Year 2009 – Special-purpose vehicles category\" award was made on the basis o...

Another Success of Mercedes-Benz Vans in 2008

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:51:34 +0100

Daimler AG achieved global sales of 287,205 vehicles in the Van segment in 2008 (previous year: 289,073).Sales in Germany were at 71,763 units (previous year: 71,258), thus marking a new sales record. A new high was also achieved in the Netherlands with 12,883 units. The number of vehicles sold in the UK increased b...

A celebratory week for Peugeot's Award winning vans

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:47:17 +0100

In celebration of the Peugeot Bipper winning International Van of the Year 2009 and What Van? ‘Van of the Year’, and the Peugeot Expert winning the ‘Small Panel Van of the Year’, Peugeot is launching ‘Van Week’ from Monday 2nd February 2009. ‘Van Week’ is the ideal tim...

Iveco heavy truck range fuelled up for 2009

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:04:35 +0100

Iveco dealers across the UK are offering retail customers 1,000 litres of free fuel with the purchase and registration of any new Stralis or Trakker heavy truck until 31 March 2009. This first quarter special promotion is being run in conjunction with Key Fuels, with the free fuel able to be drawn from any site with...

When the going gets tough the touch get growing!

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:40:42 +0100

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has increased its share of the UK commercial vehicle market by nearly one per cent in 2008, and also maintained its position as the number one van importer. Globally, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold a record number of 503,025 vehicles (+2.9 per cent). Tough economic condition...

Renault launches 'National Van Week'

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:04:51 +0100

The January sales are already in full flow, so Renault are pleased to now let van buyers get in on the act, with the launch of ‘National Van Week’. Originally planned to run from 16th January for seven days, Van Week has now been extended to give customers more opportunity to see the New Kangoo Van range...

Volvo D16 with 700 hp: the heart of the world's most powerful truck

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:27:42 +0100

It was already powerful, now it is the most powerful in the world. Enter the Volvo D16G – the beating heart of the new Volvo FH16. With 700 horsepower and 3,150 Nm of torque, Volvo’s newest 16-litre engine sets a new benchmark for the truck industry. This is the first time ever that a commercially-produc...

The world's most powerful truck - How it came about

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:25:23 +0100

‘Raise engine power, lower emissions and maintain fuel consumption at the same level as before.’ That was the brief that Volvo Trucks’ engineers were given in the spring of 2006, meaning they had three years to develop the world’s most powerful truck, without compromising on either emission re...

Finance offers for new and used Volkswagen commercial vehicles

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:19:21 +0100

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is helping new and used van buyers in early 2009 with new finance offers on some of its most popular vans, such as the Caddy, now available new from £189 a month, or used from the Volkswagen Assured Used scheme from only £99 a month. Selected new models of the Caddy, Caddy...