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Electric Van from Mercedes-Benz, the Vito E-CELL
Mercedes-Benz, the premiere automobile manufacturer is writing a new chapter in the area of drive technology for LCVs. Mercedes is doing this with the introduction of the first battery-electric van via ex factory by any auto manufacturer. The Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL is emissions free LCV that is a perfect van for inner-city projects and for places that are super environmentally sensitive. This electric battery van by Mercedes that gives off zero emissions and runs so quietly that it can barely be heard poses no restrictions on operations when dealing with the load capacity and the payload, with a payload of 900kg. The production of 100 of these electric Mercedes-Benz vans is already underway with 2000 more of the Vito E-CELL expected in 2011.
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As operators are looking for solutions for environmentally sensitive areas such as inner city destinations, places with heavy pedestrian traffic, areas that have strict access restrictions, underground car park deliveries and other similar situations, the Mercedes-Benz E-CELL can be a viable solution for theses situations. The Vito E-CELL not only provides an emission free solution for operators, but also is a vehicle that is ideal for areas that have noise restrictions, areas such as health resorts or residential areas that prohibit night time driving due to the Mercedes-Benz Vito providing an almost silent ride.
The Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL rounds out Mercedes offerings of environmentally friendly vans. Mercedes-Benz has already almost perfected other drive systems such as internal combustion engines, drive systems powered by LPG and natural gas, and now a totally electric drive system.
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Next Generation of New Volkswagen Caddy Exposed
The first pictures and information of the new generation of Volkswagen’s Caddy and Caddy Maxi range have been exposed in front of the vans first world appearance at the IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show that will take place this September and the arrival of the new generation of vans in UK Volkswagen van Centres this coming November.
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On the heels of a six year run and sales of close to 800,000 units of the outgoing Volkswagen caddy, this new generation of Caddy range is slated to be more economical to drive, have additional safety features, with improved quality and refinement and also an improvement in environmental credentials. With these improvements in place, Volkswagen is aiming to keep the Volkswagen Caddy as one of their best selling vans across the globe- even all the way to the land down under, Australia.
As far as looks go, the new generation models have been renewed with Volkswagen’s latest frontal styling that is all of their new models, for example, the latest Transporter or Polo. Additionally, the rear light clusters are a new feature, as is the roof rails, which are available for the first time, and there is also optional cornering lights. Inside is also laden with new features, new steering wheels, new instrumentation, an audio/navigation system, and optional Bluetooth connectivity.
In addition to the outward cosmetic features and the enhanced interior, underneath the hood there is a totally new range of four of VW’s four-cylinder TDI engines that are up to 13% more economical on fuel. In addition to being better on fuel, these engines are quieter running and cleaner running with Euro5 standard emissions.
It seems that with the new generation of the Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi that Volkswagen has done it again.
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Renault Upgrades Business Customer Services
As the United Kingdom’s fleet sales performance has soared thus far this year, with a sales performance that is almost two and a half times better than this time in 2009, Renault is picking up their game by tacking on some improvements for their business customers that will be known as ‘Renault Business Promise’.
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This round of improvements by Renault is built upon five pillars that will make sure that Renault’s level of service for their business customers will be in keeping with the high quality level that people have found in Renaults cars and vans. The main premise of the plan is that Renault is endeavouring to make sure that business customers, regardless of the size of their fleet will have the benefit of the most complete care package that any of the manufacturers offer, by giving a combination of warranty, servicing promises, recovery, and also delivery promises.
The main goal of the changes that Renault is implementing is to supply class leading service, to fortify the quality of Renault’s offerings of vehicles and to lower the expense of owning a vehicle. The changes that Renault is implementing to their levels of service for their business customers will be effective immediately.
The five pillars that the changes will be built upon are:
The Business Customer Commitment.
Fleet Service Commitment.
Cost Reduction Improvement
Renault I-Care
Renault Pro+
In subsequent articles we will try to go in depth into each of these five pillars to provide readers with the full scope of these servicing improvements by Renault.
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Renault’s Business Customer Commitment
As Renault has upgraded their service for their business customers, they have based their improvement to their business customers on five pillars, one of which is a commitment to their business customers. Renault’s Business Customer Commitment is at the forefront of Renault’s Business Promise and actually is comprised of several commitments whose purpose is to give total confidence and convenience to customers and at the same time reinforce the message that Renault truly believes in the quality of their product with a three year mobility pledge. This means that Renault will provide a replacement car or van, when it can a like-for-like, in the case of four different situations or circumstances.
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The first situation is if when a vehicle is ordered and a delivery date is agreed upon, if the vehicle is not delivered by the set date, then a loan vehicle will be sent in its stead. The second situation is if the van or car is recovered at the roadside. The third situation where Renault will provide a replacement vehicle is if it going to take 24 hours or longer for parts due to their unavailability. The fourth and last situation is if repair work that is warranty work takes over three hours to complete.
Theses commitments, coupled with Renault’s three year warranty that provides cover up to the 60,000 mile mark and unlimited mileage in the first two years, show that Renault is willing to go the extra mile for a name that is associated with quality.
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Wolsey Volkswagen Van Centre is Boosting its Senior Management Expertise
The Volkswagen van centre in Ipswich has appointed Gerald Payne to lead its commercial vehicle servicing division.
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Payne, who is from Framlingham, is an expert in the automotive field, brings to the table over three decades of experience in the automotive industry. The 50 year old Payne got his start in the auto business back in 1976 working as a workshop technician and has honed his automotive knowledge to the expert level as he has fulfilled diverse servicing roles for top automotive brands.
Payne became affiliated with Volkswagen in 1999, where at first he was a service advisor and in more recent days has served in the capacity of the service manger in Volkswagen’s passenger car division. Payne will be bringing his loyalty to the Volkswagen brand and to the business the Wolsey Volkswagen van centre.
Payne when commenting on the Wolsey Volkswagen van centre said that the working environment at the centre made the Wolsey Volkswagen van centre an enjoyable place to work, a working environment that is both friendly and professional. Payne stated that his latest challenge will enable him to expand and enhance Wolsey’s current servicing needs for their commercial vehicle customers; he also stated that this was a challenge that he was looking forward to advancing
David Nichols, who is the head of Business at the Wolsey Van Centre, noted that Payne had a superb performance record and that Payne’s expertise and his brand awareness puts him as the ideal one for developing the servicing needs of Ipswich van drivers.
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