Kwik-Fit set for makeover Kwik-Fit centres are set for a revamp once its takeover deal is ratified by competition authorities. Japanese firm Itochu Corporation is buying the f...
19 Apr 11
Qi fits the bill for utilitiies Qi Van Systems exhibited a range of its made-to-order specialist conversions at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The Telford-based company claims to be t...
19 Apr 11
Isuzu awaits new Rodeo arrival Isuzu is looking to "eke out" supply of its current Rodeo pick-up, ahead of a new model's arrival early next year. "There is ...
19 Apr 11
Peugeot shows off fleet strength Peugeot displayed its Bipper, Partner, Expert and two Boxer conversions in Birmingham. With no new product coming to market in the last 15 months the ...
19 Apr 11
Industry calls for electric van incentive The groundswell of calls for light commercial vehicles to be eligible for the Government’s £5000 electric vehicle subsidy gathered pace at...
18 Apr 11
VW hails CV market strength The strong start to the year in the commercial vehicle market provides a welcome contrast to the gloomy sales figures emerging from the hig...
18 Apr 11
Mercedes shows off electric Vito Mercedes-Benz emphasised its support for the Commercial Vehicle Show when it returned to the Birmingham NEC in April after an absence of th...
18 Apr 11
Bevan launches lightweight body at CV Show The Bevan Group revealed its lightweight, aerodynamic Luton body for 3.5-tonne vans at the Commercial Vehicle Show. With a pa...
05 Apr 11
Citroen introduces allowance for LEZ Citroen is to introduce an allowance of up to £3500 to help commercial vehicle operators based in Greater London cope with their liab...
Champion fleet performance for MITIE Facilities management outsourcing business MITIE claims it has maintained high standards of road safety for its workforce while doubling it...
25 Mar 11
Vivaro gives Luton new lease of life Vauxhall has announced that the next generation of its medium-sized Vivaro van will be built at its plant in Luton. Productio...
23 Mar 11
Chancellor cuts fuel duty The Government has bowed to pressure from business fleets and motorists and cut fuel duty by 1p per litre in its March 2011 Budget. ...
23 Mar 11
Peugeot welcomes emissions targets Peugeot has welcomed the European Parliament’s latest set of emissions targets for light commercial vehicles. With its ...
Renault takes a big stand Renault claims that half of the 14 vans displayed on its stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April will be making their UK show debuts....
18 Mar 11
Used values down in February Average used van values fell by 2.8% in February following three consecutive monthly rises. According to Manheim Remarketing,...
17 Mar 11
Citroen expands Nemo line-up Citroen has expanded its newly launched Euro 5 Nemo line-up with the Nemo HDi 75 EGS Stop and Start 660 LX. The model feature...
16 Mar 11
SMMT calls for fuel duty freeze The SMMT has called for a freeze on fuel duty to support the recovery in new van sales. Van registrations grew 24% to 11,113 ...
14 Mar 11
TomTom eyes expansion Sat Nav giant TomTom is set to take advantage of consolidation in the market by expanding its business. TomTom aims to grow o...