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Nissan e-NV200 Rapid-Charging Electric Vans now available to lease
Fleetdrive are pleased to announce that the new Nissan e-NV200 Acenta Rapid rapid-charging electric van is now available to order from £299+vat a month for a 48 month (3+47 payments) leasing option. Based on the NV200 – voted International Van of the Year 2010 – and using a similar drivetrain to the LEAF, the e-NV200 is offered in both panel van and five-seat combi form with two trim levels and is said to deliver exceptional running cost savings over a conventional diesel van. Both models qualify for the Government grant – up to £8,000 Plug In Van Grant (PiVG) for the panel van, and up to £5,000 Plug In Car Grant (PiCG) for the five-seater combi. According to Nissan, the e-NV200 offers class-leading running costs of 2p per mile along with reduced maintenance costs based on servicing, parts and wear and tear. In addition,…
Crash for Cash warning to van drivers…
"White van man" is increasingly being targeted by criminals running dangerous crash for cash fraud rings, according to new research conducted by anti-fraud firm APU. According to APU, light commercial vehicles have been involved in almost a third of all deliberate collisions caused by the gangs in a worrying trend that has emerged in the last 12 months. The announcement comes as new data shows that crash for cash incidents increased by 51% in 2013 to reach a record level, according to claims fraud data from Aviva, which is calling for stronger sentences to deter fraudsters. As police, insurers and authorities continue to battle the scourge of crash for cash, APU and international commercial law firm Hill Dickinson have identified the trend involving drivers of the UK's 3.7 million LCVs. Specialists found that fraudsters target professional vehicles like vans because they are most likely to…
Fiat announces pricing & specs for 2014 Ducato
Fiat Professional has announced UK details for the sixth generation of its best-selling Ducato, which is available to order now priced from £19,995 – up by £350 over the outgoing model. As announced last month, the latest Ducato goes on sale alongside sister models the Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay focused on robustness/reliability, efficiency/low running costs and new high-tech content. The latest model features a new exterior that's intended to combine state-of-the art "car design" with LCV features to showcase functionality, efficiency and robustness. The new front end features new headlights with integrated daytime running lights, LED on Tecnico models, and a bold new grille design, finished in "chrome shadow" or "piano black" depending on the model. The chunky new front bumpers help to define the muscular look of the new Ducato and, because they're comprised of four sections, they also help reduce running…
Fiat unveils revised Ducato van
Fiat has taken the wraps off a revised version of the Ducato, which will be sold under the Fiat Professional LCV brand this summer. The new Ducato offers two cabin trims – Classic or Techno – offering different levels of refinement and equipment. New seats are claimed to offer car-like comfort levels on all models, while other enhancements include large new cup holders and a new, segment-exclusive (shared with suster vans the Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Relay) Multifunction Tablet Holder which can safely secure any one of a variety of devices such as smartphones and tablets, as well as normal pads of A4 paper. With the new Ducato, Fiat Professional has worked to reduce emissions and improve economy by around 10% across the engine range. Fiat is claiming best-in-class emission and fuel consumption figures, with emissions for the entry-level 2.3 MultiJet II 110hp from…
Electric Van Fleet Solutions Seminar and Citroen Berlingo Electrique Launch – 25th March 2014
Fleetdrive are hosting a series of free seminars offering support and advice to fleet managers on a variety of fleet subjects. They are particularly useful to employees who combine fleet responsibility for cars and commercial vehicles with another role in their organisation as well as those who are new to vehicle management. Join us on Tuesday 25th March for our ELECTRIC VAN FLEET SOLUTIONS SEMINAR in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and Citroen, where we will be offering impartial, practical advice and guidance for businesses looking to introduce electric vehicles in their fleet, as well as demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Companies that run ultra-low carbon vehicles can benefit from: reduced refuelling costs zero rate company car tax capital allowance concessions 100% discounts for road tax and the congestion charge in London With the…
Free commercial vehicle journey planner launched
PIE Mapping has launched The Freight Journey Planner which allows commercial vehicle operators to plan routes, free of charge, tailored to vans and HGV fleets. 'Navigating Britain's roads continues to get tougher for freight operators, with lots of restrictions governing vehicle movements,' said Freddie Talberg, CEO of PIE Mapping. 'We've been developing the Freight Journey Planner to directly address this issue and are delighted to launch this free service using high-quality freight specific data from an array of sources, including directly from councils. 'We hope this helps operators and drivers to comply with the preferred routes and rules of local authority road networks.' According to Talberg, the system will continue to evolve following its launch through partnerships with more local authorities to capture as much local data as possible. 'This local authority data will make the routing even more accurate and help the Freight…
New high-roof version of Ford Transit Custom Van
Ford's new high-roof version of the Transit Custom (which has sold more than 6,000 units to date in the UK) is available to order now, for delivery later this year. The high-roof Transit offers 20% more volume than the equivalent low-roof model, resulting in a maximum load area of 8.3 cubic metres. Ford claims that the van's all-steel roof will support a maximum load of 100kg, while the load-through hatch in the bulkhead enables loads up to 3.0m in length, such as pipes or ladders, to be safely carried inside the vehicle. The high-roof Transit comes fitted with a 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel with optional Auto-Start-Stop, which produces CO2 emissions of 178g/km. Advanced Ford vehicle technologies including SYNC with Emergency Assistance, Rear View Camera, Acceleration Control, Lane Keeping Alert and Driver Alert are available as options. Other features include easy-to-clean load floor lining and…
Ford Transit Connect is "International Van of the Year 2014"
Ford's new Transit Connect has scooped the "International Van of the Year 2014" title at the COMTRANS commercial vehicle exhibition in Moscow. The van scored a total of 130 points from a maximum 163, putting it ahead of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Renault Kangoo. The 24-strong jury of journalists praised the model for its fuel economy, design, driveability, load-carrying and safety. 'The all-new Transit Connect impressed the jury on a number of fronts, and above all by the fact Ford has succeeded in building a light van with a strong accent on economics – the vehicle is a good answer to the needs of small operators as well as big fleets to reduce the cost of transport of goods,' said Pieter Wieman, chairman of the "International Van of the Year" jury. 'The loading space offers several innovative aspects such as a load-through hatch in…
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