20% of van drivers would consider converting to electric
01 September 2010
Recent research has revealed encouraging, if a little surprising, figures to indicate that 20% of van drivers would consider buying an electric van as their next commercial vehicle.
More >Transit engineers go to extremes
25 August 2010
Apparently there is no such thing as just a van. Recent research undertaken has shed some light into the extent of engineering required to make the Ford Transit the van so many commercial enterprises rely upon.
More >Chinese Micro Vans soon to hit the UK
20 August 2010
Vans made in China are to hit the UK market for the very first time. Dongfeng Motor Corporation has appointed Coastal 4x4 as the sole distributor of its DFM line-up of micro vans and single and double cab pick-ups in the UK
More >How green is your fleet? Only as green as your drivers
12 August 2010
As the economy slowly begins to pick up after such a desperately bad spell for transport companies across the UK, fleet managers are starting to look at options for renewal.
More >Mercedes-Benz Vario van to undergo facelift
04 August 2010
A recent announcement from Mercedes-Benz has revealed their plans to facelift the existing Mercedes-Benz Vario. In a move which is not merely cosmetic, Mercedes-Benz are also set to fit a new drive train as well as a completely new engine...
More >Royal Mail to trial hydrogen power for their Ford Transit vans
29 July 2010
Ford Transit vans powered by hydrogen will go on trial with the Royal Mail. The Transit vans are based on the 2.3 litre petrol derivative but run with the addition of a supercharger and the hydrogen tanks...
More >Lower van insurance costs expected as use of Telematics increases
22 July 2010
In a recent case study, the vehicle tracker helped a business with 123 vehicles in its fleet to improve its health and safety standards, as well as becoming more fuel-efficient. The good news for Van drivers and owners...
More >A rapid start to 2010 for Volkswagen Transporter and Crafter vans
15 July 2010
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have experienced a fantastic start to 2010. The van manufacturer is celebrating winning three awards and an increase in market share from 8% this time last year...
More >Commercial Vehicle Show set to return in 2011
08 July 2010
2011 welcomes the return of the Commercial Vehicle Show to be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. From 12-14th April, 400 exhibitors are expected from all sectors of the road transport and logistics industry.
More >Eco vans set to revolutionise the market and reduce van insurance costs
01 July 2010
An eco revolution has begun at Balfour Beatty as the infrastructure and construction company are all set to equip their fleet of 1,400 commercial vehicles with the revolutionary GreenRoad 360 system.
More >Load size has little impact on the Carbon footprint of your van
23 June 2010
It is popular belief among van drivers and industry experts that the amount of weight a van is carrying will dramatically affect the CO2 emissions of the vehicle. A controversial report commissioned by the Department for Transport has discovered...
More >New Mitsubishi L200 Trojan van set to replicate the success of its predecessor
14 June 2010
Mitsubishi Motors has launched a new Trojan Special Edition of its L200 double-cab pick-up. In late 2005 the Trojan took Mitsubishi to new heights, experiencing great success...
More >Van insurance claims could fall as police crackdown on people using iPods behind the wheel
10 June 2010
A recent study suggests an increasing number of motorists on UK roads are using mp3 players whilst behind the wheel. This has resulted in police forces across the UK launching a crackdown to tackle this dangerous behaviour.
More >Van insurance claims rise as thieves steal van parts to sell on
27 May 2010
The rising price of platinum has lead to van parts - such as catalytic convertors - becoming a target for thieves across the UK. Catalytic convertors can currently be sold as scrap for around £150; however...
More >Fears that the end of the “war on motorists” could see accidents rise
21 May 2010
Within days of becoming the new Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond announced plans to end Labours so-called “war on motorists” declaring, “motoring has got to get greener but the car is not going to go away”.
More >2010 van sale forecast increased due to higher than expected sales
13 May 2010
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have announced amendments to the number of van sales it previously thought would occur in 2010.
More >New International Road Transport Guide could help van drivers keep safe abroad
06 May 2010
Van owners who drive abroad could benefit from the new International Road Transport Guide, which has been published by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
More >Van Code of Excellence could help lower van insurance prices
21 April 2010
The number of vans on UK roads has increased by 40% in the past decade according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA); this sharp increase has lead to calls...
More >Van sales in the UK rise for the third consecutive month
13 April 2010
March 2010 saw a significant rise in the number of people purchasing vans in the UK. Paul Everitt, chief executive at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced...
More >“Showroom Tax” could hit van drivers hard
07 April 2010
A new tax came into effect on 1 April 2010 which could leave those looking to purchase a new van out of pocket.
More >“Crash for Cash” leads to higher van insurance prices
26 March 2010
Recent years have seen an increase in the amount of fraudulent van insurance claims as the numbers of “crash for cash” cases rise. “Crash for cash” is the term used when a criminal causes an accident and makes it look like another driver’s fault.
More >The cost of driving a van could increase if UK road pricing plans are adopted
22 March 2010
The Department for Transports’ statistics show that traffic on Britain’s roads has risen by 25% in 15 years. This growing amount of traffic has lead to calls for more road pricing initiatives
More >Petrol prices set to soar, UK van drivers warned
17 March 2010
Over the past day, the news has been filled with speculation that the price of petrol could reach £1.20 a litre across the UK in the space of a few weeks.
More >New Government plans could force van drivers to take a vocational qualification
09 March 2010
A new Government proposal has outlined plans to make it mandatory for people who drive as part of their job to take a vocational qualification to help improve safety on UK roads.
More >Van insurance claims soar as cold weather damages UK roads
05 March 2010
The UK, usually known for having some of the safest roads in Europe, has seen the recent harsh winter weather take its toll. The safety of British drivers is being compromised by the sudden increase in the number of potholes, which have been caused by the unusually cold winter that the UK has experienced this year.
More >Rising number of uninsured drivers triggers the launch of “Stay Insured” campaign
01 March 2010
The rise in the number of uninsured drivers on UK roads has prompted the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to launch its “Stay Insured” campaign.
More >Popular van scrappage scheme to end next month
26 February 2010
Time is running out for van owners to take advantage of the government funded scrappage scheme, which is set to run either until Government funding is exhausted, or until the end of March 2010 - whichever comes first.
More >Van insurance claims rise as snow causes mayhem on UK roads
22 February 2010
The UK has been hit by what could soon be officially declared the coldest winter for 31 years, causing mayhem on British roads. With more severe weather warnings announced this week, the amount of van insurance claims made due to the unusually harsh weather are expected to rise.
More >UK van drivers favour the Mercedes Vito and Volkswagen Transporter
16 February 2010
Over two thirds of UK van drivers would choose to drive just two models of van, a recent survey shows. After looking at the chosen vehicle of 1200 van drivers, a van insurance provider found that of all the vans available, van drivers preferred the Mercedes Vito and the Volkswagen Transporter.
More >Fire and accidental damage cover are most important when choosing van insurance
12 February 2010
In a recent survey performed by a van insurance provider, it was found that 42% of UK van drivers consider fire and accidental damage cover as the priority when choosing van insurance.
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