Van articles from Roadtransport.comhttp://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbSun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMTFirst look: the new Fiat Doblo Cargohttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/22/135058/first-look-the-new-fiat-doblo-cargo.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/22/135058/first-look-the-new-fiat-doblo-cargo.htmlFiat has released the first images of its forthcoming Doblo Cargo ahead of its expected arrival in the UK in March 2010. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMTAAH orders 62 Cartwright trailershttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135053/aah-orders-62-cartwright-trailers.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/19/135053/aah-orders-62-cartwright-trailers.htmlAAH Pharmaceuticals has placed an order for 62 Cartwright trailers as part of a renewal programme for its southern distribution operation.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMTNissan NV200 scoops top van awardhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135018/nissan-nv200-scoops-top-van-award.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135018/nissan-nv200-scoops-top-van-award.htmlNissan's all-new NV200 van range has won the International Van of the Year 2010 award.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:00 GMTNew rolling stock for Ken Mallinson & Sonshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135017/new-rolling-stock-for-ken-mallinson-sons.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/16/135017/new-rolling-stock-for-ken-mallinson-sons.htmlYorkshire-based haulier Ken Mallinson & Sons has invested in six new tractor units and 10 refurbished trailers.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:54:00 GMTNissan NV200: exclusive first drivehttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135012/nissan-nv200-exclusive-first-drive.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135012/nissan-nv200-exclusive-first-drive.htmlNissan's all-new NV200 has finally arrived in the UK. Available in one size as a van or combi, the NV200 is powered by a 1.5dCi engine - producing 85hp - mated to a five-speed manual.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMTLobby group denies electric van benefits http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135011/lobby-group-denies-electric-van-benefits.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/13/135011/lobby-group-denies-electric-van-benefits.htmlDespite investment by transport operators in electric vehicles (EVs), such as Modec (pictured), a report from European lobby group Transport & Environment says they currently have few environmental benefits.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMTBritish Gas saves £2m in collision costs http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/135002/british-gas-saves-2m-in-collision-costs.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/135002/british-gas-saves-2m-in-collision-costs.htmlBritish Gas has saved just over £2m in collision costs after piloting a Best Practice scheme for vans across its 10,200-strong fleet of LCVs. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMTUsed van prices soften following bumper monthshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134987/used-van-prices-soften-following-bumper-months.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134987/used-van-prices-soften-following-bumper-months.htmlAverage used van prices fell slightly in October, compared with September's peak of £3,862, says BCA.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:03:00 GMTVan driver beats speeding ticket with GPS datahttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134999/van-driver-beats-speeding-ticket-with-gps-data.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/11/134999/van-driver-beats-speeding-ticket-with-gps-data.htmlA driver of a Ford Transit Connect has successfully challenged a speeding ticket by using GPS data linked to his vehicle.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTQuiet please! Thermo King scoops NAS awardhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134961/quiet-please-thermo-king-scoops-nas-award.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/06/134961/quiet-please-thermo-king-scoops-nas-award.htmlFridge-maker Thermo King has picked up a John Connell technology award from the Noise Abatement Society for its SLX low-noise fridge unit. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMTCitroën celebrates 90 years by releasing new variantshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134906/citron-celebrates-90-years-by-releasing-new-variants.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/05/134906/citron-celebrates-90-years-by-releasing-new-variants.htmlCitroën is celebrating its 90th anniversary by seemingly coping with the recession better than many of its rivals. Its share of the UK's crucial September market was 9.74%, and the company has benefitted from the government scrappage scheme to the tune of 18.6%, according to Citroën itself.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMTSuperdrug orders new Cartwright productshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134940/superdrug-orders-new-cartwright-products.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/11/04/134940/superdrug-orders-new-cartwright-products.htmlHigh street retailer Superdrug has ordered 100 new rigids and trailers from the Cartwright Group.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:25:00 GMTEU announces stricter van CO2 targetshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134901/eu-announces-stricter-van-co2-targets.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/28/134901/eu-announces-stricter-van-co2-targets.htmlThe European Commission (EC) has today unveiled new legislation limiting the average CO2 emissions of new vans to 175g/km.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:22:00 GMTCV production fall slowshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134874/cv-production-fall-slows.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134874/cv-production-fall-slows.htmlThe decline in CV production figures slowed to its lowest level in 12 months, according to the latest figures from the SMMT.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMTVauxhall offering bumper deals across its entire van rangehttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134866/vauxhall-offering-bumper-deals-across-its-entire-van-range.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/26/134866/vauxhall-offering-bumper-deals-across-its-entire-van-range.htmlVauxhall is offering four-year 0% finance deals, four years of free servicing, four years of roadside assitance and four-year warranties across its entire van range.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:10:00 GMTThe CV Operator Show set for April 2010http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134857/the-cv-operator-show-set-for-april-2010.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/23/134857/the-cv-operator-show-set-for-april-2010.htmlRoadtransport.com, Commercial Motor and Motor Transport have been appointed official media partners for the 2010 CV Operator Show. 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