Posts Tagged ‘Volkswagen’

VW versus Merc 4th June, 2009

Transporter S Line -V- Vito X

This should be an obvious question - which of the Volkswagen Transporter S Line or the Mercedes Vito X is the quickest round any track they’re pointed at?  Let’s face it, the Vito X has more torque than an Audi S4!  Unfortunately, these are not cheap vans (circa £28,000) and thus my request to the Vansdirect board to throw them around a track for the day was turned down (hmmph).  However, the good people at Fifth Gear, including the lovely Vicki Butler Henderson, can put this travesty to rights. So sit back and watch two non-cheap vans be driven round a track at break neck speeds to discover the result; VW versus Mercedes vans.

No Apologies 6th February, 2009

Commercial Sense

I make no apologies for my blog utilising the wonderful library that is the You Tube.  After all, how else would I bring you some of the best van adverts ever made?  I can hardly be expected to contact Ford, Renault, Volkswagen etc etc directly can I?  Ok, perhaps You Tube is a lazy-man’s tool, but it works!

Anyway…… This week Vansdirect landed some great deals on the Volkswagen Caddy, Transporter and the VW Crafter.  I’m not going to discuss their qualities or why you should buy one on this site.  If you want those kind of details visit www.vansdirect.co.uk.  However, I am going to show you a Volkswagen commercial that transcends time and language - the van barely features, but the message is clear.

The New Golf 14th January, 2009

Another Great Commercial

Once in a while a great TV commercial comes along which makes you stop and watch.  Today it was Volkswagen’s new commercial for their new Golf.  I could go on about the Matrix parody, or I could just let you watch it for yourself…..

Hyundai LCV Return 4th December, 2008

Korean Manufacturer Launches iLoad

iLoad

iLoad

Another i”something”.  Apple really should apologise for the spate of i”somethings”.  Hyundai are the latest to jump on this particular band-wagon which marks their return to the British light commercial vehicle market.  Their iLoad, a medium sized panel van is designed to take on the likes of the Ford Transit and the VW Transporter.

Information about the iLoad is still somewhat sketchy but it’s likely to include Hyundai’s generous warranty scheme which could prove a top selling point.  We can tell you that the Australian version is sold with a 5 year  / 160,000km warranty.

Ford Top Reliability League 13th November, 2008

Ford & Transit Take Top Honours

Vanguard - The Transit & Ford Top The Ratings!

Vanguard - The Transit & Ford Top The Ratings!

Vansdirect has already asked why we love the transit, but this week, we’ve found another reason.  The “backbone of Britain” is appareantly “the most reliable van on the market” according to Fleet News.

Their FN50 reliability survey included more than 100,000 vans operated by British fleets and assessed the reliability of both the manufacturer and model.  The table is based on “the number of breakdowns per 100 of each vehicle on the fleet.”

A Van with Vanity Mirrors 13th October, 2008

VW Crafter with a Different Trim

Which Trim Would You Like Sir?

Which Trim Would You Like Sir?

We tried to avoid the usual cliches when headlining this story, but failed to come up with anything better (as you have just read).  So, here are the cliches:  ”cut above the rest”, “close shave”, “Short Wheel Base and Sides”.  If you can come up with any others, please post them on the comments page.

Van Registrations Tumble 7th October, 2008

September - Registrations Down 22.1%

Registrations Fall In September

Registrations Fall In September

 

 

Vansdirect recently reported on the SMMT’s assessment of falling car registrations during September 2008. Today, the same organisation published its assessment of the commercial vehicle market.  

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.

VW To Pick Up New Customers 30th September, 2008

Volkswagen Present Pick-Up Concept

VW Concept Pickup

VW Concept Pickup

Vansdirect sell a lot of pickups!  Year-on-year the demand for these commercial vehicles has grown.  These vans provide the luxury of an executive saloon but the pulling power and load carrying capability of a regular van.  The Nissan Navara, Toyata Hilux, Mitsubishi L200 and the Ford Ranger have dominated the Vansdirect sales league in this class.  VW have not even entered the race…..until now!

The Language Of Vans 19th September, 2008

Vansdirect Crash Course In Languages

Poo Eine Vansdirect?!

Poo Eine Vansdirect?!

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.