I've just bought a new Vito - but where's the plug?

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a prototype of a battery-powered van based on the Vito at an EU meeting in Spain this month.  Offering an average range of 80 miles and limited to a top speed of 50mph, the Mercedes van is fitted with lithium-ion battery technology and a 90kw electric motor.  However, unlike many other Mercedes van models, this van is likely to become a standard production van rather than a special van conversion - good news for the wannabe electric van drivers out there.

The autumn will see the launch of the Nissan NV200 panel van across Europe.  Whilst it’s somewhat different to the concept van our sister site, www.vansdirectnews.com, reported on October last year (click here for article), the design is sleek and a new take on the Nissan brand.

Unlike the current Nissan van range, the NV200 is not merely a rebadged Renault.  Indeed, the Nissan NV200 will be exclusive to the Nissan brand.

When launched, the NV200 will go up against the likes of the Citroën Dispatch and Peugeot Expert.  It’s sure to win on aesthetics alone.

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Vansdirect Deliver Minibuses To Local School

Renault Master Minibus

Vansdirect.co.uk has again helped the mobility of the local community by supplying Ysgol Hen Felin School with two mini-buses.  The delivery marked the end of a 5 year fund raising campaign supported and equalled by HSBC. 

The school, which supports 5-19 year olds with a range of mobility and learning difficulties, will also enjoy the hospitality of both Vansdirect.co.uk and Cardiff City at a forthcoming match.  The pupils will enjoy a game and meet some of the Championship’s stars.  

VW van

Vans Direct are the driving force behind Cardiff’s Premier League ambitions Cardiff City Football Club and Vansdirect are proud to unveil details of an exciting new partnership for the historic final year at Ninian Park.

The UK’s leading van suppliers have agreed to become the FA Cup Finalists principle sponsor for the 2008/09 Championship season, with the Vansdirect logo adorning the Cardiff City home and away kit as supplied by Joma. Both Cardiff City FC and Vansdirect are energised by the prospect of working together over the coming year and plan to maximise the partnership to the benefit of both organisations. Cardiff City supporters will also be able to capitalise on the new relationship, with some initiative offers planned during yet another exciting Championship season.

Following an eight-figure takeover deal, Vans Direct, the largest supplier of vans in the UK, is to be led by a dynamic new management team made up of some of Wales’ and the automotive industry’s most prominent business leaders.

Langley Davies, who has over 20 years’ experience within the property, insurance, finance and vehicle contract hire business, has been appointed as Chief Executive. Mr Davies, whose previous career highlights include establishing Park Asset Finance Ltd and becoming Non-Executive Director of the Principality Building Society, will head up the company’s new management team.