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Nissan to debut minivan concept

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Written by Jack Mazurak

A concept minivan that Nissan North America will display next month at the Detroit auto show could foreshadow a successor to the Mississippi-made Nissan Quest.

Nissan released the first photos today of its FORUM, a technology-packed people mover. The concept embraces core minivan values but hits the refresh button on the traditional hauler.

Daimler Truck Financial Donates Sprinter Van

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Van to transport students to educational and vocational events

LISLE, Ill., Dec. 14 — In order to help Chicago-area disadvantaged and at-risk youth, Daimler Truck Financial donated a new Freightliner Sprinter Van to the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) of Aurora. The QCUL will use the van to transport students to after-school programs, job interviews, internships, GED classes and other events. Daimler Truck Financial has provided financial support to the QCUL since 2004.

Renault Trucks To Test Urban Vehicle In Lyon In FIDEUS Programme

Friday, December 14th, 2007

In January 2008, Renault Trucks will be carrying out an experiment in the Lyon area using a vehicle offering advanced technical solutions for urban delivery, as part of the European research programme, FIDEUS (Freight Intelligent Delivery of Goods in European Urban Spaces) The vehicle is being presented at this week’s Truck and Bus World Forum, in Lyon (December 12th-14th), alongside the Hybrys, an urban concept vehicle using hybrid technology.

A Family Christmas Means Loads Of Fun - Thanks To Vauxhall Movano!

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

‘Tis the season to be jolly – so if you are one of the thousands of delivery drivers working hard to keep the UK’s 25-million households stocked up with the essentials this Christmas you’re going to need every bit of the huge 13.9 cubic metre load capacity the Vauxhall Movano LWB Maxi Roof offers.

Prestigious Prize For Corsavan

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Yet another trophy has been added to Vauxhall’s cabinet after the Corsavan was crowned ‘Small Van of the Year’ by the prestigious magazine, What Van?

The award is the second accolade for New Corsavan, which was named ‘Best Car-Derived Van’ by Professional Van and Light Truck magazine earlier in the year.

Van Advice For Small Businesses

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

SMALL and medium sized businesses keen to find the right van for their needs are being provided with invaluable advice by auction group BCA.

“Buying commercial vehicles is a big investment, for any business, but especially the SME (Small & Mediium Enterprises) market,” explains Duncan Ward, BCA’s head of commercial vehicle sales.


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