Vans, Van Hire & Other Transport or Automotive Related News

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation programme 05/2/2011
New drive for car and van hire companies to use more biodiesel, at least 5%.
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.
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.
£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.
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.
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.........