Van articles from Roadtransport.comhttp://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 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. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:48:00 GMTRemainder of LDV assets soldhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134829/remainder-of-ldv-assets-sold.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134829/remainder-of-ldv-assets-sold.htmlFormer automotive consultant Dr Qu Li has bought the remaining assets of van manufacturer LDV.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMTRAC launches new recovery service for larger vanshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134826/rac-launches-new-recovery-service-for-larger-vans.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/20/134826/rac-launches-new-recovery-service-for-larger-vans.htmlThe RAC has launched a rescue service for van fleets with vehicles up to 3.5-tonne GVW and 7.5m in length.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:42:00 GMTWhite Van Man stereotype 'a thing of the past'http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134801/white-van-man-stereotype-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/16/134801/white-van-man-stereotype-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlFar from following a poor lifestyle, 'White Van Man' has cereal for breakfast, takes regular exercise and holidays in the Far East, so says a poll conducted by Express Insurance.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:22:00 GMTEnergy supplier takes on 273 Fiat Fiorinoshttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134790/energy-supplier-takes-on-273-fiat-fiorinos.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134790/energy-supplier-takes-on-273-fiat-fiorinos.htmlScottish Southern Energy (SSE) has leased 273 Fiat Fiorinos, following trials that showed a 20% fuel saving when compared with the company's Ford Transit Connects.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:19:00 GMTUsed van prices continue to risehttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134792/used-van-prices-continue-to-rise.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134792/used-van-prices-continue-to-rise.html Used-van prices have risen further in September as demand for good quality second-hand LCVs continues to outstrip supply. According to British...Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMTLeasing firms: 'Vans will be speed-limited in three years'http://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134791/leasing-firms-vans-will-be-speed-limited-in-three-years.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/15/134791/leasing-firms-vans-will-be-speed-limited-in-three-years.htmlUp to 90% of vans will be speed-limited in three years as operators continue to improve not just fuel consumption, but also image and duty of care considerations.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:33:00 GMTSky plans to run van fleet on 30% bio-dieselhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134758/sky-plans-to-run-van-fleet-on-30-bio-diesel.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/12/134758/sky-plans-to-run-van-fleet-on-30-bio-diesel.htmlSatellite television company Sky plans to run all 2,424 of its Vauxhall Vivaro vans on a 30% bio-diesel mix.Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMTHDNL orders 500 Sprinters worth £11mhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/09/134750/hdnl-orders-500-sprinters-worth-11m.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/09/134750/hdnl-orders-500-sprinters-worth-11m.htmlThe Home Delivery Network has ordered 500 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters in a deal thought to be worth approximately £11m.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMTAnyvan.com load exchange website launchedhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/09/134745/anyvan.com-load-exchange-website-launched.htmlhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2009/10/09/134745/anyvan.com-load-exchange-website-launched.htmlA new load exchange website for vans, Anyvan.com, has been launched. At the moment, the site is building its van base, with 165 registered so far.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:05:00 GMT