New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Ford awarded ‘Fleet Hero’ status
The Energy Savings Trust has declared Ford as a Fleet Hero for the second time in three years. Ford took top spot in the Innovation in Car and Van Manufacturing category of the awards.The Energy Saving Trust’s four judges praised Ford for “bringing premium, efficient vehicle technologies at low cost to wider fleet markets”. Ford’s ECOnetic Technology is a suite of fuel-saving enhancements, some of which are available on Fiesta Van and Transit, as well as on passenger cars.
Transit has recently undergone a major update (see New Launch story) and a long-wheelbase medium roof ECOnetic model has joined the short-wheelbase derivative carried over from the previous line-up. All Transits come with Smart Regenerative Charging and an Advanced Battery Management System, but the ECO models also benefit from low rolling resistance tyres and Auto-Start-Stop combined with a 70mph speed limiter, both of which are switchable.
Steve Fletcher, Ford fleet operations manager, Ford of Britain, said: “It is very pleasing to be recognised for the high levels of advanced technology that Ford is applying across its vehicle range, not only lowering CO2 emissions but also promoting more fuel-efficient and safer driving.”
