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Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
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Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
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Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
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Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
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Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
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Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
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Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
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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
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Volkswagen Crafter 2011 European Launch
Volkswagen’s Crafter has undergone a midlife makeover and gets a new front-end along with new Euro 5 engines… Read More
Renault offers London Low Emission Zone deals
Renault has joined the fray in offering money-saving deals on all its vans, conversions and minibuses to help operators comply with the more stringent Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations in London coming into force at the beginning of 2012. See previous news stories here and here.To be exempt from having to pay the £100 daily charge for using affected vehicles in the LEZ, not to mention avoiding the £500 penalty for non-compliance, Renault will be offering the following savings to qualifying customers on orders placed before 31 March 2012. Up to £2,900 off the basic price of a Kangoo, up to £4,600 off a Trafic and up to a £6,000 reduction on a Master.
Minibuses haven’t been forgotten. It’s possible to get £4,600 knocked off the basic price of a nine-seater Trafic and up to £3,600 off the recently introduced six-, nine- or 17-seater Masters.
“With our new Renault offers for van and minibus owners, we’re delighted to be a part of helping to drive down vehicle emissions in London,” commented Darren Payne, Director, Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations for Renault UK. “Not only will businesses operating in and out of London benefit from the improvements of running our latest vans and minibuses, in terms of greater driver and customer comfort and safety, plus fuel savings and charge-free LEZ entry, but London residents and visitors also stand to reap the rewards of less pollution.
“In addition to our Renault eco2 range, to help in the mission of improving air quality even further, especially in urban areas, we're also the first volume manufacturer to produce our own 100 per cent electric commercial vehicle, Kangoo Van ZE, which is available to reserve now ahead of its official launch later this year.”
Full details of the LEZ regulations and vehicle eligibility is available from the TfL web site. More information on the Renault offers for operators using the LEZ, including full terms and conditions, are available by calling Renault Business on 08000 141056 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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