Factory owned Ford dealer group, Ford Retail has launched its LCV mobile servicing and repairs program. The program will be available to owners and operators of Ford light commercial vehicles as well as to owners of other makes of van. Currently only available in the London area and operated from the company’s bases in Barking [...]
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May
May
Isuzu Debut D-Max at CV Show
Isuzu have unveiled their new pickup LCV ahead of its release later this year. The unveiling was made at the CV Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC last week. Specialists in pickup design and production, Isuzu described their new light commercial vehicle as “tough, reliable and durable”. The new D-Max is the most comprehensively remodelled pickup [...]
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01
May
May
DFSK Display Second LCV for Release this Year
Chinese automotive producers DFSK have unveiled their second UK light commercial vehicle, due for release later this year. The V-Series took centre stage at the company’s stand at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, and looks set to join the smaller Loadhopper minivan, currently DFSK’s only LCV on the UK market. No pricing news [...]
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Apr
Apr
Five Manufacturers Join Van Excellence Partnership
Five leading light commercial vehicle manufacturers have signed on the dotted line and become partners of the celebrated Van Excellence Scheme. Volkswagen, Nissan, Mercedes, Isuzu and Fiat have all pledged their support to the program and put their weight behind it. As part of their partnership, th e five manufacturers will be required to work [...]
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Apr
Apr
Ingenious Usage of Van Space on the Increase as Fuel Costs Rise
The rising price of fuel is causing increasing numbers of drivers to opt for ingenious space saving ideas in order to more out of their LCVs. The sight of a light commercial vehicle with attached side or roof racking is becoming an increasingly common one on British roads as fleet operators strive to reduce the [...]
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Apr
Apr
New Ford Transit Connect Unveiled
The latest version of Ford Motor Company’s popular LCV the Ford Transit Connect will make its debut at the CV Show in Birmingham next month. The new Ford van represents a nod to the future for the company, and features such forward thinking concepts as Ford’s SYNC in-car connectivity system, rear-video cameras and driver alert [...]
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24
Apr
Apr
Sainsbury’s Rewarded for “Van Excellence”
With the onus increasingly on fleet operators to get their light commercial vehicles up to speed, Sainsbury’s has become the latest commercial vehicle operator to receive a Van Excellence accreditation. It is estimated that well over 100,000 vehicles are now covered by the Van Excellence scheme, across over 100 van fleets. The Freight Transport Authority’s [...]
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Apr
Apr
Peugeot and Toyota to Share Factory for LCV Production, says Sarkozy
French president Nicolas Sarkozy has hinted at a possible factory sharing deal between French automotive giants Peugeot and Japanese manufacturers Toyota. Speaking to French newspaper La Voix du Nord, Sarkozy discussed recent talks with Peugeot’s Chief Executive Phillipe Varin regarding the possible closure of the company’s Sevelnord facility; “Sevelnord will be OK,” Sarkozy reassured the [...]
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