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2013 used van auction values drop in May
Manheim Remarketing’s latest figures show that average used van values dropped by £78 in May compared to April…
Truckman hardtops bring versatility to fleet
Balfour Beatty has fitted Truckman hardtops to 150 of its fleet of Hilux 4x4 pick-ups…
Transporter features in national VW campaign
Volkswagen is rolling out out a nationwide Transporter billboard ad campaign depicting real owners…
Furmanite renews Citroën van fleet
Plant and pipeline maintenance firm Furmanite is sticking with Citroën to replace its 100-strong van fleet…
Most Deserving Business winner revealed
The outright winner of Motors.co.uk’s Most Deserving Business 2013 and a Ford Transit is Fizz Pop Science…
New Van Launches
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2013 - First Drive
New 2013 Sprinter is the first van to comply with Euro 6 and safety features are a high priority…
Ford Fiesta Van 2013 - First Drive
Launched at the beginning of 2013, the new Fiesta Van has been restyled inside and out and gets the new 1.5TDCi engine…
Ford Transit Custom - First Drive
Ford’s all-new one-tonne Transit, the Custom, is a very different proposition to its predecessor…
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…
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We have just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal…
Van livery wrapped up on new 3M web site
3M may not print and apply van liveries, but it supplies vinyls and kit to the majority of companies that do and its the reason behind a new web site.At the heart of www.wrapyourcurves.co.uk lies support for 3M’s Local Vehicle Wrapper network of specialists, and there are in excess of 70, dotted around the UK.These companies meet the stringent levels of service and competence demanded by 3M to make sure its products are marketed, sold and applied correctly.
There’s an easy postcode-based search facility to locate the nearest livery specialist, as well as an examples galley and guide information on the different types of wraps and less complicated liveries available.
“The new site uses the latest online marketing techniques to maximise sales opportunities for our network members,” said Kim Brewer, marketing manager for 3M’s Commercial Graphics division. “They will now be able to upload photos of their work, present success stories appealing to target customer profiles and use the dedicated YouTube page to inspire potential customers to take the next step and get in touch.”
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D-Max towing capacity raised to 3.5 tonne
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On-the-spot fines for careless drivers
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VOSA targetting light commercial operators
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CV Show 2013 LCV Highlights
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Vans of the Year Awards 2013
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