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Ford adds traction to Transit line-up

Ford has revealed details of traction-enhanced additions to its Transit and Transit Custom ranges. Set to arrive in showrooms this…

Highways England launches safety-check app for drivers returning to work

Driving for Better Business, a Highways England programme, has launched the Ready for the Road app, which includes safety checklists…

Coolkit steps up supply of fridge vans to food distribution charity

Conversion firm Coolkit has now supplied 19 refrigerated vans to food distribution charity Fareshare, which has seen a spike in…

Ford and VW sign agreement for cooperation on LCVs, EVs and autonomous driving

A deal between Ford and the Volkswagen Group for cooperation on EVs, commercial vehicles and autonomous driving, which had been…

New fleet body launches committees to influence policy and strategy

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling fleet managers to join one of its seven new committees – including…

Truckman resumes hardtop production

Truckman is restarting production of its pick-up truck hardtops after closing for the Covid-19 lockdown. The manufacturer has seen sales…

Government Bounce Back loan scheme keeps up used van demand

The government’s Bounce Back loans are allowing used car and van dealers to buy stock, keeping up demand, says Shoreham…

Ford to launch mild-hybrid Fiesta Van

Ford is to introduce mild hybrid technology to its Fiesta Van range in August. The hybrid model gets Ford’s 125hp…

Fiat Professional launches limited-run Ducato Shadow Edition

Fiat Professional has added the Shadow Edition to the Ducato large van range. Available only as a LWB with a…

Rear-wheel drive Ford Transit gets 10-speed auto ‘box

Ford is introducing a 10-speed automatic gearbox on the 170hp rear-wheel drive (RWD) Transit. The gearbox is an in-house Ford…