Vans, Van Hire & Other Transport or Automotive Related News
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2008 Budget, and the impact on Van owners and hire companies?
05/2/2011
A review of the 2008 budget and its impact on commerical vehicle drivers, van hire companies and other drivers.
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Citroen launches new greener van range
05/2/2011
Citroen has launched a industry leading initative to introduce a greener range of vans, with low c02 emissions and particulate filters.
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Car, Van And Truck production down
05/2/2011
In November there were further falls in production of new vans and trucks, however this may have a positive impact on falling prices.
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Intelligent Speed Adaption to be deployed to fleet vehicles first
05/2/2011
Fleet vehicles are to be the first to benefit from intelligent speed adaption technology, which restricts vehicles to the posted speed limit.
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Driving on snow, or in freezing conditions
05/2/2011
With winter approching fast, here's some advice on winter driving, what to prepare for, what to take, and how to deal with snow and ice.
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Ford announces electric transit van to be launched in 2010.
05/2/2011
Ford is planning on introducing its first electric transit van in 2010, using the transit connect as its platform.
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Fuel Duty Increase by 2p a Litre
05/2/2011
Fuel duty has been set to be increased by 2p, now 71% of the price you pay at the pump will be tax.
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Budget 2009 - Fuel Tax Increase - Trade In Scheme
05/2/2011
Mixed news from the budget so far, although fuel duty is set to increase a scrappage scheme for older vehicles may make it cheaper to upgrade to a new more fuel efficent van.
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Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation programme
05/2/2011
New drive for car and van hire companies to use more biodiesel, at least 5%.
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Van Hire company conned
05/2/2011
A warning to van hire companies to be careful after a small rental busines was conned out of thousands by an individual.
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1Van1 in Administration
05/2/2011
Large Van and Car Hire Company, 1Van1 has gone into admistration, cancelled bookings and large scale redunancies may result.
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£20m to Develop Low-Carbon Emission Vans
05/2/2011
New goverment initative to develop low carbon vans, should provide boost to vehicle manufacturing sector.
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Improving Van Hire Company's Safety in Cambridgshire
05/2/2011
New initative in cambridgshire to improve the safety of local business in the area with regards to road safety policies.
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Just a reminder about your responsiblities and those of your van hire company.
05/2/2011
The large van hire companies are all above board and have voluntary codes to abide by.........