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4 days ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Ryan Fowler
Alliance Automotive Group launched a group-wide wellbeing programme including a step challenge and roadshow events with Ben Automotive and Samaritans Ireland.
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5 days ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Jessica Bird
Simple, reliable and plentiful charging is a cornerstone of the UK’s growing EV market – and the Government understands how important that experience is for drivers. The UK already runs one of the world’s most advanced public charging networks. We’re working towards installing more than 300,000 live chargers by 2030. By then, 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans will be electric.
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1 week ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Andrew Charman
The Ducato is the largest vehicle in the Fiat light-commercial range and like many of its siblings is effectively the Fiat variant of basically identical vehicles – any Ducato user jumping into a Citroën Relay, Peugeot Boxer or Vauxhall Movano would be in familiar surroundings. The Ducato underwent a major facelift in 2024 and is today offered in two versions, the electrically-powered E-Ducato and the model Business Vans is testing here, with the traditional 2.2-litre diesel engine.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Dylan Robertson
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed a new chairman of the board of management, as current chairman Professor Carsten Intra retires. Stefan Mecha will step into the role on 1st July 2025, leaving his role as executive CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, responsible for China.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Dylan Robertson
Telematics firm Queclink has entered a partnership with fleet software management specialist UTS Fleet, to develop an all-in-one telematics solution. The system will use Queclink’s CV200 4G internet-enabled dashcam as a base, allowing for video capture, tracking, and vehicle data monitoring. Parameters monitored by the device will include: fuel level, mileage, and tyre pressures; all through direct integration with the vehicle’s CAN-bus.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Dylan Robertson
Handymen pay the least for their van insurance, with data showing they pay an average of £382 per year. The data, released by Go.Compare, found that courier drivers pay the most for their van insurance, with an average annual premium of £1,689. Other professions with cheaper average premiums include decorators, gardeners, and carpenters; with their more localised driving resulting in insurance companies perceiving them as lower risk.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Dylan Robertson
Jefferson has launched a new line of secure toolboxes, intended to make it more difficult for thieves to steal tools from vans. The new ‘SiteSafe’ toolboxes are made of heavy-duty steel, and have been designed with theft prevention in mind. The range includes 400mm, 570mm, 700mm, as well as 850mm variants; all of which are waterproof and have shielded locking points. All toolboxes are fitted with forklift skids, while castor wheels are available optionally.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Dylan Robertson
Merthyr Tydfil Council has deployed a telematics solution from Fleetclear to ensure council vehicles are not breaking the 20mph speed limits. Telematics data showed that speeding alerts on the council’s fleet increased from 80 per month to more than 11,000 per month, once the 20mph limits were introduced in September 2023. The council’s fleet has since been fitted with a GPS-based tracking system, increasing awareness of speed limit changes.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Dylan Robertson
PSD Vehicle Rental has expanded its partnership with PAS NW, a civil engineering contractor based in the North West of England. Throughout the partnership, more than 60 small and medium sized vans will be supplied. PAS NW is a civil engineering contractor that specialises in roads, excavation and housebuilding, throughout the North West.
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3 weeks ago | 
businessvans.co.uk | Jessica Bird
Farizon’s born-electric SV van line-up has qualified for the UK Government’s Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG), reducing the entry price of the L1 H1 67 kWh model to £40,000 on-the-road, excluding VAT. The incentive is available across the entire range, offering businesses and fleets increased value. WLTP figures show a range of up to 342 miles (city) and 247 miles (combined). The line-up includes L1, L2 and L3 body lengths and H1 to H3 roof heights, with 67 kWh, 83 kWh and 106 kWh battery options.