THIS year has seen the largest number of entries for our Business Van Awards with 12 categories being contested. You can see the full list of categories below and now the independent judges panel has made its decision and on Thursday 19th March at the superb London venue The Brewery the winners will be revealed. Click here to book tickets. It [...]
Despite just 102hp from the 2.0-litre TDI motor, the Transporter’s 250Nm of torque makes light work of shifting away from the traffic lights up to legal urban speeds aided and abetted by a comparatively sylph-like gross weight of just 2,800kgs. Compact it may be, but most business users will be satisfied with a 5,800-litre load volume even in this low [...]
Great product and service offering needs to be consolidated by a great support structure, which is exactly what LeasePlan has established. It is constantly looking to refine its proposition – with the recent expansion of our LCV repairer network serving a prime example. Other key measures in the past 12 months alone, include the development and roll-out of a LCV [...]
New Berlingo Van builds on the solid reputation of the previous model, which established a strong reputation for reliability. It features some of the lowest fuel consumption in its class and will feature new downsized Euro 6.2 petrol and diesel engines later this year. New Berlingo Van is available in two lengths, M and XL and with payloads between 667kg [...]
By working with Northgate, businesses are given access to a comprehensive range of vehicles that can be supplied to match any requirement. From electricians needing just one or two vehicles to large blue chip organisations that require hundreds, we have the capacity to supply vans to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Northgate’s streamlined processes allow it to bring new [...]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Converter Recognition scheme went fully live in July 2017, underpinning the brand’s existing and successful ‘Engineered to Go’ and ‘Engineered for You’ programmes. Making the buying process much easier for customers, with servicing and aftersales support now available in one place, the new Converter Recognition programme will also extend the range of off-the-shelf and bespoke conversions on [...]
VW’s used van scheme - also known as Das Welt Auto - gives buyers the same peace of mind when buying a used van as a new along with the same high quality interaction with sales staff. Peace of mind also comes from a comprehensive Volkswagen Warranty and full Roadside Assistance. The Das Welt Auto Approved Used Commercial Vehicle programme [...]
Through Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Financial Services, VW can offer customers a variety of funding options to suit their business. Especially for SMEs, choosing and finding vans in the right way can have a huge impact on cash flow and business finances. VW has a website with simple explanations, a finance calculator and 72 Van Centres with dedicated finance managers who [...]
Europcar is a genuine commercial vehicle rental company and does everything from daily rental to longer term usage, all accessible at just four hours notice, across the UK, with a truly diverse fleet, encompassing everything from core vans such as CDV, SWB and LWB to Chapter 8 equipped vehicles, crew vans and 4x4 pick-ups. With a goal to provide the [...]
There are many vans in this segment but none, the Transit apart, can claim cult status among private owners thanks to successive generations of the camper conversions. Volkswagen's Transporter Kombi is best-described as part-van and part-people carrier. It's based on the company's commercial vehicle, retaining sliding side doors and large rear opening, but has the interior fittings of a car. For [...]
Are we starting to see a swing towards electric delivery vans? With range increasing all the time, the attraction of an EV for deliveries around town is gathering pace. More manufacturers are releasing electric commercial vehicles and the Citroen might not be the cheapest but it offers a payload of 636kg and load volume of 3.3m3, going up to 3.7m3 [...]
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is tough to beat as our judges found. Despite the size it’s easy to drive, comfortable and capable of shifting huge loads. It does everything you want from a big van with payloads of up to 3150kg. There is the option of front-wheel drive, along with the traditional rear-wheel and four-wheel drive variants. The load compartment measures [...]
The pick-up market has really …..er picked up in recent years with increasing number of people choosing one as their everyday conveyance. The Toyota Hilux has been on sale for 50-odd years and has built a reputation for reliability all over the world with some 18 million produced since 1968. To compete in the modern age, the latest double cab comes [...]
The Volkswagen Caddy was voted Best Small Trades Van in theBusiness Van Awards 2018. Why did the judges rate it so much?
THE Volkswagen Caddy panel van was named Business Van of the Year on March 07, 2018. Announced at the awards ceremony at Scott’s of Mayfair, the award was presented to David Hanna, Head of Fleet, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The Volkswagen Caddy 1.2 TSI C20 84ps Startline BMTwas also named Best Small Trades Van as well as taking the overall award [...]
