2014-03-13

Kwik-Fit Van Fleet Gets a Blue and Yellow Makeover

Kwik-Fit is to transform its 200-strong fleet of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 CDI 3.5 tonne medium wheelbase vans with a fully-wrapped livery of blue and yellow.

2014-03-06

Vans drive Asda to Excellence

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has recently awarded Asda the FTA accreditation of Van Excellence.

2014-02-27

Costco and Hertz Enter National Van Share Partnership

Costco, the UK’s leading membership cash and carry wholesaler, has signed an agreement with the Hertz Coporation, to bring short term Hertz 24/7 van rental to all members of Costco.

2014-02-20

Flying Shed Attacks Postal Vans

On Saturday, a metal shed was swept into the air and hurled into a fleet of post office vans.

2014-02-13

Demand For White Vans Up By 25%

Van rental has jumped by almost 25 per cent in the last five months and there’s been a similar surge in short-term lease deals, according to Peter Davenport, managing director of Motiva Group.

2014-02-06

£8 an hour to sit in a van? Traffic Wardens Foiled By £8 An hour ‘Van sitters’

A property maintenance businessman’s successful scheme aimed at beating over-zealous traffic wardens in the central London area is being offered to other businesses.

2014-01-30

Plumbers In Pink Vans Are A Huge Controversial Hit

A plumbing company has caused a stir by naming itself 'U-Benders' and painting its vans pink.

2014-01-23

The Smartphone App That Slashed Van Driver Insurance By 15%

Direct Line, a car and van insurance company has unveiled a new free-to-use smartphone app that will help business owners save money on van driver insurance. It’s called DrivePlus Van, and here’s how it works.

DrivePlus Van uses the GPS function on smartphones to record driving behaviour, and this could mean discounts of up to 15 per cent on insurance for van drivers.

2014-01-16

The London ‘Black Cab’ Gets A Facelift From The Nissan NV200?

Nissan has unveiled a special variant of the 2014 NV200 van designed specifically for London taxi drivers.