It was announced this morning that the government’s plug-in car grants scheme is to be extended to include electric vans. The Government is prepared to spend £900m over the next 3 years to promote the use of ultra-low carbon vehicles. It’s hoped that this push will help to establish the UK’s automotive industry as one of the world leaders, in the development of ultra-low carbon vehicles. [...] Continue Reading…

BMW is set to debut their new Mini van at the 2012 Geneva Motor show in March. The small panel van once popular in the 60′s is set to make its return after a 30 year absence. [...] Continue Reading…

Stunned Police in Northern China’s Hebei Province pulled over what they suspected was an overloaded van, only to find it packed with 66 children aged 4 to 5. [...] Continue Reading…

The London Low Emission Zone scheme (LEZ) was first introduced on February 4th 2008 and covers most of Greater London. It was setup to help London meet its European Union (EU) air pollution obligations by reducing roadside pollution [...] Continue Reading…

Vans have become an essential tool for many businesses whether it’s for transporting heavy cargo, for use as a mobile office or for carrying tools when out and about with customers. Whatever the use for many employees having a van is an essential means of transport where often tradesmen and women will spend more time out and about in [...] Continue Reading…

When the winter months come in the UK the temperature drops and most of us will change our clothing and footwear to something that gives better protection against the weather. We top up our van engines and windscreen anti-freeze, get out our scrapers and de-icer and then consider ourselves ready to face the winter months. Most motorists in the [...] Continue Reading…

Driving in icy or snowy conditions can be extremely dangerous and requires extra precautions to ensure that your trip is as safe as possible. When the roads are icy you need to keep your van speed right down and drive at the appropriate speed for the road conditions. Leave plenty of extra time for your journey and be aware [...] Continue Reading…

There are many terms used when displaying a vans specification which can be very confusing, the van glossary below should help clear some of the confusion you may have had for van terms.

ABS (Antilock Brakes) – Prevents the wheels from locking which would cause the van to skid out of control, ABS stops the van in the shortest possible [...] Continue Reading…

With high fuel prices at a record high we all need to squeeze as many miles per gallon as we can out of our works van, so below are 12 tips that should help you to get just that bit extra from your fuel. [...] Continue Reading…

When it comes to choosing a new van for your business it can often seem a very confusing task. There are so many makes and models available that the choice can seem endless and very difficult to make. If your business needs a van its likely you will have a set of criteria that you want the new van to be able to meet. Whether its adding to an existing fleet, replacing an older van or purchasing your first one, by answering a few simple questions you will get a better idea as to which is the right van for you. [...] Continue Reading…