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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.
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.
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.
Just for fun on a Friday!
I did hunt for Van football but kept getting shoes, or famous dutch footballers, so I’m afraid Car Football will have to suffice!
Have you ever wondered what your road tax pays for? Well wonder no more…
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Having researched this topic it seems that there is no easy way to determine where this money goes, but we can confirm that road tax, fuel duty, income tax and corporation tax end up at the Exchequer. Where as council parking fees and congestion charges along with council tax and central government subsidies end up at the local authority.
We would like to take this opportunity to sympathise with Alexander Meerkat, as we at Vansdirect do occasionally get mistaken for the supplier of a branded footwear.
We would like to take this opportunity, as has Mr Meerkat on a number of occasions, to point out the difference.
Vansdirect Limited sell new vans, and cheap vans at that!
We do not sell trainers, daps or footwear!
Why would you want to buy trainers to run around the place, when a new van can get you there quicker!
With the World focussing on a “Greener Future”, the motor industry is set to see an influx of electric cars and electric vans.
All Manufacturers are hard at work on their version of a greener more eco-friendly motor, that will revolutionise motoring as we now know it. Many are currently working on an eco friendly car as opposed to a van, but all end products are currently proving to have an expensive initial outlay, but with long term financial benefits.
Vansdirect are the UK's leading supplier of new vans and commercial vehicles. With a choice of over fifteen manufacturers you are sure to be able to find the perfect van, pick-up or car to suit you. Vansdirect have over 2000 vans in stock and with every new van Vansdirect offer free delivery across mainland Britain. Vansdirect can also supply a range of accessories for your van and can also offer you fantastic deals on van insurance. In addition, we are able to take your current van in part exchange for your new van!
