Van Guard News

The Commercial Vehicle show took place at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre this year, where visitors were faced with a wide range of light trucks and vans.

Highlights include Vauxhall’s showpiece Astravan 888 Turbo, fitted with 2.0-litre turbo engine, adapted to hammer out 239 bhp plus 239lb/ft of torque. Sadly a one-off that’s not going to be available to the public, but certainly fun to peruse at the show!

In a scheme that is sure to directly challenge the common public impression of the ‘white van man’ LDV are launching an annual awards programme to recognise light commecial van drivers who make a contribution to society. This first Award ceremony will culminate in a grand finale on the eve of next year’s British Commercial Vehicle Show.

First Engineering have adopted a raft of Mercedes Sprinter vans which they have customised extensively in order to accompany workers in remote locations. Inside the roomy vehicles they have installed bathroom and toilet facilties, microwaves, fridges and extra storage too.

Dow Corning Corporation has introduced a new thixotropic dielectric silicone gel to protect sensitive electronic devices used in the automotive market.

Turkish manufacturer BMC aims to put its unusually styled Megastar van — it made its UK debut at the recent British Commercial Vehicle Show — on sale in Britain in early 2006.

Often when you’re in the market for a van its the second-hand vehicles that are going to get you the best value for money. The reviews will have long passed however, so you have to dig around for information on the right models to buy. The Volkswagen’s Caddy is a perfect second-hand model, having been out for just a year meaning all models will be in good condition, but at a much reduced price compared to when it was new.

No matter whether you are a haulage contractor, a bus or lorry driver, a forwarding agent or a carrier, you are used to a busy day of working under pressure. You work in a world of movement. A world that, for four days, will move indoors into 15 large display halls covering a total area of 90,000 m 2 at Exhibition Centre Herning in Denmark.

April actually marks National Car Care Month in America, and while this may not be a designated month in the UK, but it’s certainly a focus we would benefit from sharing!

Offering value for money and a vehicle that has the functionality to assist you in your everyday business ventures, you pay for only what you need with the Fia Doblo.

A classic Bonneville and one of the last bikes rebuilt by Terry Hobbs, this classic is a piece of Triumph history, with a vintage English look and the power and reliability that comes with the Triumph name. Checked over in detail by our sales team, we are selling this bike in top condition.