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These 2 new additions to the Ford Van family are unlikely to become favourites, but do offer a low budget solution to companies and van drivers.
The Transit Leader van is a diesel 2.2 litre 260 SWB 85ps van that is only available in white. While the Transit Connect Leader van is a diesel 1.8 litre 200 SWB 95ps van that is only available in white, red or blue, and does not offer the side loading door.
Researchers have delved into the world of penalty points in a bid to see which business sector picks up the most. The statistics released make for interesting, yet some may say predictable, reading.
The figures showed that car, van and truck drivers working in consultancy, utilities and telecoms tend to have the most penalty points on their licences. Those in the financial, public and health sector have the least penalty points on their licences.
Percentage of drivers with no points – representing low risk
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Cummins who are best known for producing large capacity diesels, has responded to the concerns of van makers by producing and launching a range of light turbochargers designed for 2 – 5 litre van engines.
The current turbos have been slated by van manufacturers for not being durable enough for the job they are intended.
Cummins, who have 10 years experience in this field, have responded by looking into the design and the performance required by vans, and producing what they feel is an all-round better model.
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Tesco choose the Iveco Daily Van and the Iveco EcoDaily Van as it's delivery van for the next 5 years
Iveco have won a contract that will see them supplying 795 Iveco Daily vans to Tesco.com, the online version of the supermarket giant.
Each of the Iveco Daily vans ordered by Tesco.com will be in use for 5 years and are expected to average 25,000 miles per annum.
New Vans on the Increase
However, it wasn’t good news for the rest of the motor industry. The registration of new cars was 20,069 in July which was a decrease of 4.4%, taking the figure to 236,629 for the rolling year.
Experts are forecasting a very slow recovery of all motor markets for this year, but are expecting 2011 to be a much better year for both new vans and new cars.
The DVLA has introduced a new vehicle registration document called the V5C.
The new document aims to assist in the struggle with car and van crimes and also improve the motor industry’s environmental commitment.
The document will ensure the use of Authorised Treatment Facilities during the scrapping of cars, as the scrap tick box has been removed.
The document will be introduced to new vehicle registered from 15th August this year, and will be introduced to all other vehicle from July next year.
Good Year for Skoda
Skoda UK is on track for a record year selling 61% more cars in the first half of this year compared to 2009.
In the first six months of this year, Skoda has sold 23,248 vehicles, and currently has an order bank of 11,000 that are due to be delivered to customers this year. These amazing figures mean that Skoda UK is on track to have the best ever sales result.
Soon to be spotted on the roads of Bath is “Lions in Transit”.
The “Lions in Transit” badge will be on the LWB Ford Transit vans and is in conjunction with the City of Bath’s World Heritage status. The LWB Ford Transit Van is the chosen transport for 100 individually-decorated, life size lion sculptures that will be displayed all around the City of Bath.
The Lions themselves have been decorated by celebrities and artists, and can be sponsored.
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