According to What Van? “If Dr Who drove a van, he’d probably drive Nissan’s new NV200. That’s because, like the TARDIS, it’s a lot bigger inside than it looks from the outside.” So impressed were they that they named it Light Van and Van of the Year 2010!
We should point out that unlike the TARDIS, the NV200 goes where you point it, it doesn’t resemble a blue telephone box and you needn’t where a copious amount of tweed nor a scarf to drive one.
…an Aston Martin or a Bentley I think. You must remember that Santa is a superstar. The jolly red-suited man is up there with James Bond and Superman. But this wouldn’t provide the load capacity needed. He must surely demand a mode of transport fit for such an iconic figure… a mode of transport that provides comfort for that belly like a bowl full of jelly….but one that can lug that sack of his.
At Vansdirect, when we’re not busy finding cheap vans to sell, or indeed selling those very same cheap vans, we’re trying to keep up with all things vans related. Vansdirect staff read the latest journals, magazines and utilise perhaps one of the most powerful research tools today….YouTube! We can therefore bring you van adverts from around the world - the perfect excuse for a break and a source of inspiration perhaps if you’re currently trying to decide what new van to buy (Remember, you can always call Vansdirect to help you with that problem; we have every make and model of vans for sale ready to be delivered free to your door!). On this occasion, Vansdirect brings you a Nissan commercial which could readily appear alongside this Summer’s Transformers movie….enjoy!
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.
Vansdirect recently brought you news of Ford’s plan to cut production and jobs in Southampton, and now Vauxhall appear to be following suit. Whilst there is allegedly no immediate threat to the future of GM’s Luton van plant, production will be cut to align supply with the falling demand.
The factory in Luton currently makes Vauxhall’s Vivaro as well as Nissan’s Primastar and Renault’s Trafic vans. Whilst output is still set to beat 90,000 units this year, GM are taking the unusual action of ceasing production for eight days this month to align the supply and demand of UK and other European markets. The same practice may be adopted by GM’s sister plant in Cheshire which manufactures both the Astra and Astravan albeit not to the same degree.
In short, registrations are down 19.2% for September but down a massive 22.1% in the case of vans only. These figures are hardly surprising, but given the apparent unwilling nature of the government to commit to any substantive rescue plans or to speculate on potential solutions, the figures do not make pleasant reading for the manufacturer or van retailer.
The concept vehicle is generally exactly that - merely a concept that will never acutally hit our roads. They are to the van world what the cat-walk is to the fashion shops of the world - a way of presenting new ideas and breaking the mould. However, when it comes to vans, how do you break the mould? You can always trust the Japanese to develop the odd but great. In 2007, the good people at Nissan presented the NV200 concept at the Tokyo motorshow - and it remains a Vansdirect favourite!
It’s safe to say that most of us are ignorant of other languages. We know they exist and we try to speak them when desperate for the toilet or looking for the train station, but few of us embrace them. Well, at Vansdirect, we dare to be different. We’re not all about cheap vans and the best van deals this side of the English Channel. Oh no, Vansdirect is a company keen to learn.
Former LDV Sales & Marketing Director, Tony Lewis has recently joined Nissan to take on the same role. It’s reported that LCV will form a big part of Nissan’s growth strategy with Nissan Managing Director, Paul Wilcox excited about Mr. Lewis’ appointment; “Light commercial vehicles will play a central role in Nissan’s planned growth over the next five years and Tony’s experience of developing and implementing strategies for CV growth will prove invaluable as we endeavour to take the LCV business forward.”
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