Tips, advice and news from MWVC http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog http://backend.userland.com/rss GoshMedia v1.0 We've got a fantastic RAC 500 Sat Nav to give away. To enter this competition simply head to our Facebook Page and click 'Like'. It's that simple! The RAC 500 Sat Nav is pre-loaded with UK and Republic of Ireland maps, plus comes with a 3.5" LCD flat touch screen, cradle and car charger. We will be using our Facebook page to keep in touch with our customers, provide you the latest information on the vans, trucks and vehicles we have on offer, plus the latest commercial vehicle news, so make sure you keep checking back... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/facebook-competition-april2012.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/facebook-competition-april2012.html This blog looks at the brand new Transit Custom from American car giant, Ford. This highly anticipated van has undergone several big changes from the last Transit instalment, and it has got everybody talking. One of the main attractions at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham , will be Ford' brand new Transit Custom van. It has been completely re-styled, the drive has been improved, and there are a host of new features to boot... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/all-new-transit-custom-hits-europe.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/all-new-transit-custom-hits-europe.html This is a blog about Fiat's recent success in their commercial vehicle segment. This week, the Doblo Cargo van and the Fiat Fiorino van have won an award apiece at the 2012 Trade Van Awards. Just before the highly anticipated 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, Italian vehicle giant Fiat has been given a head start over all their competitors by winning two commercial vehicle awards this week... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/fiat-takes-honours-van-awards.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/fiat-takes-honours-van-awards.html This blog covers the Citroen Nemo, the brilliant compact van from France which has recently been awarded the accolade of 'Best City Van' in the Trade Van Driver Awards. This week has begun with the announcement that the Nemo has taken top honours at the brand new Trade Van Drivers Awards. From French car manufacturer, Citroen, the Nemo has received great praise from the Awards' judges, who declared that: "The cheeky Nemo is ideal for city-based operations... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/nemo-takes-top-spot-best-van.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/nemo-takes-top-spot-best-van.html This blog looks at Kwik-Fit's new and improved light commercial vehicle tyre fitting service. The company will launch the new service at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, in two weeks time. Kwik-Fit have invested heavily in a new scheme which should improve its position in the light commercial vehicle servicing market. Amongst other things, it plans to increase the number of tyre ranges on offer to vans, and provide extra training for staff in improve tyre replacement services... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/kwik-fit-conincide-better-van-servicing-vehicle-show.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/kwik-fit-conincide-better-van-servicing-vehicle-show.html This blog looks at the new partnership created between French vehicle manufacturer, Citroen, and British airline, Virgin Atlantic This week, it has been announced that the French firm Citroen has founded an agreement with Richard Branson's airline, Virgin Atlantic, in which the company will be provided with a range of Citroen commercial vehicles to be used in their fleet in the United Kingdom... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/citroen-strike-van-deal-virgin-atlantic.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/citroen-strike-van-deal-virgin-atlantic.html This blog looks at the new Nissan NV200 Taxi, which has been chosen, after a lengthy decision process, as New York City's new taxi. However, before it has even hit the roads of the Big Apple, it has come under fire from critics, with lawsuits being threatened. I have blogged extensively about the competition for New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow. However, the announcement of the winner, the Nissan NV200 , has not brought with it the conclusion of the story... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/new-york-taxi-headlining-wrong-reasons.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/new-york-taxi-headlining-wrong-reasons.html This blog reveals the panel van variant of the new Toyota Avanza panel van, and lists the improvements made from the previous model. The Avanza Range Alongside the rest of the excellent Avanza van range, this panel van variant benefits from Toyota's excellent styling and engineering revamp. The Avanza has had an entire interior and exterior makeover, which looks great. Furthermore, the cabin has been increased in size, making the driving experience and comfort much more pleasurable... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/interior-exterior-makeover-avanza.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/interior-exterior-makeover-avanza.html This blog looks at India's meteoric rise in the auto industry. It has been announced that last year it sold more commercial vehicles than any other nation. 2011 was truly a year to remember for the commercial vehicle industry in India. It has been declared that more commercial vehicles were sold in the country than any other, even China! This was a repeat performance from last year, and highlights the stunning speed of growth than India has been experiencing over the past decade... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/india-tops-table-commercial-vehicle-sales.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/india-tops-table-commercial-vehicle-sales.html This blog looks at the Nissan NV200, whose taxi variant will soon be running up and down New York's famous streets. The classic yellow New York City taxi is one of the most photographed vehicles in the world. However, this week saw the first look at the car's successor: the 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi. This is a variant of Nissan's small commercial van model, and has been designed to comply with existing cab standards set by New York City's Taxi & Limousine Commission's (TLC) "Taxi of Tomorrow" program... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/iconic-new-york-taxi-replaced.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/iconic-new-york-taxi-replaced.html This blogs looks in-depth at the launch of Great Wall's new pick up truck in the UK, which is set to be an incredibly affordable alternative to other pick ups in the current market. At long last, the first wave of Chinese vehicle manufacturers to arrive in the UK will take place during next month's Commercial Vehicle Show. At the event, Chinese firm Great Wall Motor Company will be unveiling its new pick up, the Steed... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/great-wall-extends-britain.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/great-wall-extends-britain.html This blog looks at the new pick up offering from Fiat, the Strada. I will look at its different trim levels and body types, and giving my opinion on whether it will prove a success in today's market. 'World' Model Tries To Crack Europe The Italian car giant, Fiat, based in Turin, has recently revealed their latest truck - the redesigned 2012 Fiat Strada. It has been constructed in Betim, Brazil, and is basically the popular Palio hatchback made into a pick up truck... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/fiat-strada-pick-up-unveiled.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/fiat-strada-pick-up-unveiled.html This blog will look at United States vehicle manufacturer Dodge, and its attempts to go green with its new pick up truck. It has been revealed this week that the new 2012 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Compressed Natural Gas pickup truck will be priced from $47,500, around £30,350, when it goes on sale in July of this year. This price does include a $995 destination charge. Will Dodge Be Able To Beat Off Its Rivals... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/dodge-makes-shift-towards-natural-gas.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/dodge-makes-shift-towards-natural-gas.html This blog looks at the incredibly high-spec pick up truck from US car giant Ford, the 2013 Super Duty Platinum. This range topping vehicle is set for release later this year. Here is the highly anticipated F-Series pick up truck from Ford. Due to be released by the end of this year, this vehicle will be the range topping variant of Ford's F-Series Super Duty pickup series. It will be called the, and will be available on the F-250, F-350 and F-450 pick up models... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/ford-unleashes-gucci-pick-up-truck.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/ford-unleashes-gucci-pick-up-truck.html This blogs looks at the problems behind speeding drivers in America, and the necessary measure that need to be taken in order for the number of speeding drivers to be reduced. The Governors Highway Safety Association has this week been calling for greater efforts to be made at all levels to reduce the amount of speeding drivers on America's roads. The chairman of the Governors Highway Safety Association, Troy Costales, has stated that, "We need to bring the same level of federal and state energy to addressing speed that was brought to tackling seat belt use and drunk driving... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/more-needs-done-enforce-speed-limits.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/more-needs-done-enforce-speed-limits.html This blog looks at the highlights from the 2012 Commercial Vehicles Middle East Show, located in Dubai. In particular, I will look at the recent success of French car manufacturer Renault in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Nissan's equally strong showing at the event. Renault Light Commercial Vehicles increase sales by over 20% in Dubai. The huge Emirates vehicle dealer, Arabian Automobiles is currently showing the increasingly popular light commercial vehicles from Renault this week, at the 2012 Commercial Vehicles Middle East Show... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/highlights-commercial-vehicles-show.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/highlights-commercial-vehicles-show.html This blog looks at the new eco-friendly pick-up offerings from American car manufacturer, General Motors. This comes after rising fuel prices in the United States. The majority of political talk in the United States this week has been centered on fuel price increases. This has played nicely into the hands of the car giant, General Motors, who operate out of Detroit, Michigan. New Announcements General Motors have taken this opportunity to announce that they will be releasing some new pick-up trucks early next year... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/us-fuel-costs-rise-again.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/us-fuel-costs-rise-again.html This blog looks at Mercedes-Benz's recent successes in the commercial vehicle sector, and it plans for future achievements following wise partnerships and niche vehicle releases. Mercedes-Benz, the giant car manufacturer from Stuttgart, Germany, has enjoyed a number of successes over the past twelve months with its commercial vehicle range. Many of its vans, including the Sprinter and Vito, have been blessed with significant sales increases, and this has resulted in Mercedes-Benz's highest ever return on sales - an excellent 9.1%... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/mercedes-benz-commercial-strength.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/mercedes-benz-commercial-strength.html This blog also looks at another manufacturer making movements in the commercial market. Hyundai Motor have decided to expand their commercial business to Thailand, a country where demand has risen following the recent floods. Thai motor giant, Hyundai Motor, has decided to venture into the Thai commercial vehicle market. The move was triggered by the recent flooding, which has led to a growing demand for commercial vehicles in the country... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/hyundai-move-commercial-market-thailand.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/hyundai-move-commercial-market-thailand.html This blog examines the much discussed MINI Clubvan, which is set to be officially unveiled at next month's Geneva Motor Show. The auto world is highly anticipating this year's Geneva International Motor Show, in Switzerland, which opens in a month's time. All the big car manufacturers turn up presenting new ideas, concepts and releases. Particular interest will be directed towards the BMW MINI stand this year, as the former British marque is preparing a rather unusual concept... http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/mini-jump-commercial-vehicle-waters.html http://www.mwvc.co.uk/blog/mini-jump-commercial-vehicle-waters.html