Michelin rolls out new Agilis van tyre range They may be round, black and visually dull as dishwater, but make no mistake; tyres are one of the most fundamental components of any vehicle. Just t...
07 Apr 08
Massif leap for Iveco Land Rover's Defender had better look to its laurels. Working with Spanish manufacturer and one-time Land Rover assembler Santana, Iveco has come ...
07 Apr 08
Steps save injuries says AVS A growing number of fleet operators are equipping their vans with load area access steps says Keith Clarke, managing director of Shropshire-based step...
02 Apr 08
Countrywide CCTV parking laws come into operation Councils outside of London are now allowed to issue parking tickets on the basis of camera evidence and parking authorities everywhere can now issue t...
01 Apr 08
Sporty options for Peugeot's 207 Van Peugeot 207 Van owners can give their vehicles a sportier look with a new line-up of accessories. Goodies include a body kit complete with a mesh radi...
01 Apr 08
Freelander 2 goes Commercial Land Rover will unveil a commercial vehicle version of the Freelander 2 at next month's CV Show. The Freelander 2 Commercial, with a load space of...
28 Mar 08
Isuzu to launch 4x2 Rodeo pick-up Isuzu UK is to extend its pick-up line-up with the launch of a 4x2 single cab Rodeo. Until now it has concentrated on marketing high-specification 4x4...
26 Mar 08
Tata takes on Jaguar and Land Rover Ford has sold Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian manufacturing giant Tata for £1bn. The deal has been given the backing of trade unions because Tat...
26 Mar 08
Fiat looks into gearbox allegations Fiat is investigating claims by a number of owners of new Ducatos that they're experiencing problems with reverse gear. Drivers allege that their ...
24 Mar 08
Tough towing test for Rodeo pick-ups Eight new Isuzu Rodeo Denver 4x4 double-cab pick-ups are being put to a tough test by Oxfordshire photographic firm Gillman and Soame. They're bei...
19 Mar 08
Ultra-high-mileage Sprinter drives new van deal So impressed was company boss Gordon O'Hara with his Mercedes-Benz Sprinter after it clocked up getting on for a whopping 600,000 miles that he de...
19 Mar 08
Concrete deal for Isuzu with O'Neill Wolverhampton-based O'Neill Concrete Pumping has opted for an Isuzu NQR 7.5-tonner as a platform for its latest vehicle. It's fitted with a ...
19 Mar 08
Nissan Navara Recall Nissan has instigated a European Service Campaign, inviting Navara pick-up owners to visit their Nissan dealer to have a modification made to the airb...
17 Mar 08
Three stars for Navara Nissan's Navara was awarded an improved score of three stars in adult occupant protection in a reassessment test conducted by Euro NCAP following ...
16 Mar 08
Late-plate used vans flood onto market Large numbers of three- to four-year-old light commercials are pouring onto the market as leasing contracts with fleets expire. “Following 30 mo...
13 Mar 08
April fuel tax rise postponed Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed that the 2p/litre fuel duty rise planned for April will be postponed for six months to support business and ...
13 Mar 08
Hybrid Sprinter in the pipeline from Connaught Connaught Engineering is hoping to launch a retrofit hybrid technology pack for Mercedes-Benz's Sprinter by the end of the year. The Llanelli-base...
09 Mar 08
Bipper hits the spot for Peugeot It's going to be a busy year for Peugeot dealers when it comes to light commercials. They already have the new Boxer (launched 2006), Dispatch and...
25 Feb 08
Maxi increases Volkswagen Caddy's appeal Volkswagen's Caddy Van has just gained a bigger brother. Launched at last autumn's European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam, and abou...
23 Feb 08
Detroit Motor Show tips a nod to 'green' issues This year will be a turbulent one for all three US vehicle makers after a shrinking truck market in 2007, but that didn't stop them coming out fig...