Thursday, May 3 2012
Though the Citroen Nemo may be small, it doesn’t stop it from packing a punch, which could well be the reason why it has picked up the ‘Best City Van’ award in the inaugural Trade Van Driver awards. The little van managed to fight off all other competitors to take the award, with the judging [...]
VW Transporter named Used Van of the Year 2011
Posted: 08/02/12
CAP has named Volkswagen’s Transporter Used Van of the Year 2011, the Transporter T5 was selected on account of its consistent performance in all of the main judging criteria. The criteria were as follows: value retained v. cost new, model range, options availability, perceived reliability/cost of ownership, image and brand perception and dealer network professionalism [...]
GreenRoad driver training receives Van Excellence accolade
Posted: 27/01/12
GreenRoad, the driver training specialist has been recognised by the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence scheme. The Van Excellence scheme was established in 2010, its accreditation system follows a strict code of practice and involves rigorous checks. The training programme implemented by GreenRoad is designed to enhance driver performance and thus help to reduce [...]
Posted: 09/01/12
Citroen’s new van venture ‘Business Class’ has been awarded the ‘What Van? Innovation Award’ for 2012 in recognition of the introduction of new, more efficient engines across its whole van range. The programme has ensured that their UK vans have engines which meet the ‘Euro 5′ European legislation criteria- models include the Citroen Nemo, Citroen [...]
Nissan’s Trevor Mann receives CBE
Posted: 05/01/12
Nissan’s senior vice president for manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain management in Europe, Trevor Mann has been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours List and will be honoured with a CBE. He has been awarded on account of his great attention and services to Nissan business in the North East of England. A humble [...]
Kangoo ZE named 2012 International Van of the Year
Posted: 13/12/11
It hasn’t yet gone on sale in the UK, but the Renault Kangoo ZE has already been named the 2012 International Van of the Year. This small electric panel van beat off some strong competition from the likes of the Fiat Ducato to take the title. This prize-winning van will be available in the UK [...]
The Ford Transit is British Gas’ Favourite Van
Posted: 28/12/10
British Gas will be receiving a 343 Ford Transit medium wheelbase vans along with 60 Ford Transits all-wheel-drive models to reinforce their fleet as the United Kingdom is experiencing another brutal winter. Van insurance comparison from The Van Insurer The additional Transits will bring the number of Ford Transits in the British Gas Fleet to [...]
Citroen Commercial Vehicles Makes More Achievements in 2010
Posted: 20/12/10
Citroën has had another year of achievements in 2010 in their LCV range. In 2010, Citroën has brought to the table range-leading Nemo, Dispatch, Berlingo, and Relay Enterprise models that are equipped with some relevant inclusive features that include air conditioning, Bluetooth technology, and rear parking sensors. Citroën has added these new models in order [...]
Renault Big Winner at What Van Awards 2011
Posted: 12/12/10
Renault has received an early Christmas present with the news that they have won some trophies to place in their trophy case in the 2011 What Van? Awards, with one of the awards being Van of the Year. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer Two of the trophies that were won by Renault [...]
NME Nemo Electric Van is Winner in the RAC Future Car Challenge
Posted: 17/11/10
It took under £1 to fund the 60 mile trip from Brighton to London in the Nicholson Mclaren Engines converted Nemo Electric vehicle. This astounding feat won the Electric Nemo Van the “Most Economic Light Commercial Vehicle” award in RAC’s first ever “Future Car Challenge” that consisted of a 60 mile run between Brighton to [...]
Vauxhall Combo Top Choice For GVS Assist
Posted: 23/10/10
Specialist maintenance supplier GVS Assist has a favourite van, the Vauxhall Combo. GVS just purchased 20 of Vauxhall’s Combo vans to assist them in their work endeavours. Each one of the 20 Vauxhall Combo vans are propelled down the highway by Vauxhall’s 75hp 1.3 litre engine and have a variety of additional specifications. Van insurance [...]
Renault Awarded Most Improved Van Manufacturer of the Year at 2010 Awards
Posted: 19/10/10
Renault has another award to add to previous accolades for their revised van range, the trophy for the Most Improved van Manufacturer of the Year awarded at the Fleet van Awards 2010. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer In addition to the Most Improved Van of the Year Award, Renault was Highly Commended [...]
Volkswagen Named Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Posted: 13/10/10
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles made a huge impression on the panel of judges at the Fleet Van Awards 2010, such an impression that the judges gave Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles the Fleet Van Manufacturer of the Year award. The judges of the Fleet Van awards stated that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles provides the best brand value for fleets [...]
Fiat Doblo Named Fleet Van of the Year 2010
Posted: 12/10/10
The new Fiat Doblò, which just recently received the award of International Van of the Year 2011 has now received additional recognition, the title of Fleet Van of the Year 2010. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The new vehicle from Fiat took the top honour of Fleet Van of the Year along [...]
Supertrucks Awarded Fleet Van of the Year Award
Posted: 07/10/10
Supertrucks have received recognition for their innovation in engineering and the quality of their products with the award of Fleet Van’s van Equipment of the Year 2010 award. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer A judging panel comprised of independent experts and fleet operators in determining the winner of the prestigious award took [...]
New Fiat Doblò Wins International Van of the Year Award
Posted: 28/09/10
The indubitable success and the growing popularity of the new Fiat Doblò Cargo van was proven on September 21 as the new Fiat van received the prestigious International Van of the Year 2011 at the Hanover International Motor Show held in Hanover Germany. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The New Fiat Doblò [...]
The Best Auto-Trail Motorhome Based on a Ford Transit Chassis
Posted: 09/09/10
Practical Motorhome magazine award judges have lauded the new Tribute T620 motorhome as the best budget-buy and best overall motorhome for 2010. The Tribute T260 motorhome manufactured by Auto-Trail is based on the most recent Transit motorhome chassis. Additionally, the Tribute T620’s sister, the T720, another Ford based product, won runner-up in the best family [...]
Volkswagen Van Centres UK Wins Aftersales Award
Posted: 08/09/10
Volkswagen Van Centres UK’s high level of customer service has won them the prestigious award of Aftersales Importer of the Year award, an award presented by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Van insurance from The Van Insurer The criterion used to determine the winner of the aftersales award include customer satisfaction ratings, staff training, growth programmes, and [...]
Citroen Wins Five More Awards at the 2010 British Insurance Vehicle Safety Awards
Posted: 29/06/10
Once more Citroën demonstrates that their cars and vans provide some of the most secure vehicles that are out on the roads in the United Kingdom by winning five more awards at the 2010 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. This makes a total number of 25 awards that Citroën has received in the BIVSA’s seven [...]
Kia Sedona Awarded Best MPV in Practical Caravan
Posted: 16/06/10
Kia has added yet another award to their trophy case, the Practical Caravan-What Car? Towcar award. The Kia Sedona has been a popular model among caravanner’s for quite some time, and now has been named the Practical Caravan-What Car? title winner. The super towing capabilities of the Sedona’s new 2.2 litre diesel motor coupled with [...]
Nissan’s Superstar – the NV200
Posted: 31/05/10
Securing its place as the most prestigious new commercial vehicle on the market this year, Nissan’s many-sided NV200 is carrying the highly esteemed title of What Van? Van of the Year 2010. The award winning NV200 as blew past all the competition in the range of commercial vehicles, having also won an award in the [...]
Renault Wins Awards at the 2010 Fleet World Honours
Posted: 21/05/10
Renault was awarded three times at the 2010 Fleet World Honours. At the Fleet World Honours Renault was awarded the Van Manufacturer of the Year award, the Best New Van award, and the Safety award. For the second year running Renault has captured awards at the event, which includes the first award for their New [...]
Vauxhall Movano Wins Best New Van Award
Posted: 20/05/10
The Vauxhall Movano has taken the honour of the Best New Van award that was presented at the Van Fleet World that was held at the Royal Automobile Club in London on the 18th of May. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The latest edition of the Vauxhall Movano breathes some fresh air [...]
The Nissan NV200 is Awarded the Professional Van and Light Truck of the Year Award 2010
Posted: 10/05/10
Nissan’s NV200 has been on the receiving end of several awards for the 2010, the most recent award one being the prestigious Professional Van and Light Truck of the Year award that was announced at the CV Operator Show that was held in April. Van insurance from The Van Insurer This was not the first [...]
Citroen Wins Duel iVan Awards for Nemo ‘Light Van’ and Dispatch ‘Compact Van’
Posted: 06/05/10
Citroën won two awards at the highly esteemed iVan Awards 2010. The awards were announced at the Commercial Vehicle Operators Show that was held at the NEC on April the 13th through the 15. In the iVan Light Van category, the Citroën Nemo took the award, whilst in the iVan Compact Van category the Citroën [...]
The Corsavan from Vauxhall Keeps on Bringing in the Silverware with an i-Van Award
Posted: 19/04/10
The Corsavan, by Vauxhall was voted the Best Car Derived Van of the year by i-Van. A panel that included journalists and also industry users cast their vote for the Corsavan when selecting a van for this i-Van award. Van insurance comparison from The Van Insurer The best Car Derived Van award from the web-based [...]
Peugeot Continues ‘Van-tastic’ Year at CV Operators Show
Posted: 17/04/10
Peugeot had a good start at the CV Operator’s Show, as they took home two of the highly esteemed iVan Awards on the opening day of the show. The Peugeot Bipper was awarded for the Best Light Van of 2010, while the Peugeot Expert was awarded for the Best Compact Van of 2010. Van insurance [...]
Fiat’s Scuda and Fiorino Take Top Honours at iVan Awards
Posted: 15/04/10
An additional two top honours have been awarded to Fiat Professional UK, as Fiat’s vans add to their trophy case. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The most recent recognition of Fiat was handed out yesterday(April 13) at the 2010 edition of the iVan awards, which took place during the Commercial Vehicle Operator [...]
The Peugeot Expert Wins the 2010 Small Van of the Year Award
Posted: 11/02/10
For the second year in a row Peugeot’s Expert van has won the What Van? Small Panel Van of the Year prize. Van insurance comparison site from The Van Insurer The Peugeot Expert is an excellent choice for van drivers who are looking for a compact van that can carry a decent payload in respect [...]
Nissan’s NV200 Voted the International Van of 2010
Posted: 02/01/10
The NV200, the new global van in the small realm of vans was voted the prestigious award of International Van of the Year for 2010 by a group of European journalists who report on commercial vehicles. Find van insurance for the Nissan NV200 In an official statement of the IVoY (International Van of the Year) [...]
Posted: 17/12/09
Lucky Tony Parker recently won quite a prize. Tony is an installer of heating systems who entered a contest held by Wilo to find the oldest circulator pump still in operable condition in a central heating system. This contest held by Wilo has been going on for over nine months and is part of a major [...]