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  Citroen Berlingo now more fuel efficient
  Citroen has modified key engine settings on the HDi 75 and e-HDi 90 micro-hybrid variants of its Berlingo van to help it achieve better fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. The...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 14/11/14
  When the Citroen Nemo was launched in 2007 alongside its Peugeot Bipper and Fiat Fiorino siblings, they carved out an entirely new sector between the traditional CDV and small panel...
• Imperial Holdings purchases S&B Commercials
  One of Mercedes-Benz’s commercial vehicle dealer groups has purchased one of its rivals. Imperial Holdings, which owns Imperial Commercials and Orwell Truck & Van, has now taken the entire share...
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  BCA to build new auction house in Birmingham
  British Car Auctions, the UK’s largest vehicle auction company is to open a new auction house in Birmingham. The 20 acre site at Perry Barr, in the north of the...
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  Free fuel with Vauxhall vans
  Vauxhall is offering up to £500 worth of free fuel with sales of new vans between November 7-10. The ‘Weekend of Giving’ will further compliment Vauxhall’s current 4x4x4x4 offer on commercial...
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  Ten new dealerships for SsangYong
  SsangYong is expanding its dealer coverage in the UK, with the addition of 10 new dealerships. Although it only commands a minor share of the LCV market, the Korean manufacturer sells...
• Parkers Van Deal of the Week 31/10/14
  We continue the ‘small van’ theme with this Friday’s Parkers Van Deal of the Week. The current generation of Ford Transit Connect is a vast improvement on the old, and...
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  New charging points in Gloucestershire
  The installation of ten new charging points in Gloucestershire will make buying an electric vehicle in the area an easier choice, a leading manufacturer has stated. The region has been...
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  Parkers Van Deal of the Week 24/10/14
  While it may not be a van, this deal on the Toyota Hilux from ‘Square 1 Vans’ is too hot not to feature. The Toyota Hilux is highly regarded as...
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  Van values reach record high
  The value of light commercials has reached its highest ever point, according to used vehicle remarketing firm Autorola. The average van sold for £10,986 during Q3 of 2014, which is...
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  R&Go launched for Renault Trafic and Renault Master
  Renault has launched an app, called R&Go, for its Trafic and Master customers. The app connects to the vehicle using Bluetooth, and offers satellite navigation with traffic alerts, vehicle trip...
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  Zero finance and free servicing on Volkswagen vans
  Following Citroen’s recently discounted servicing and contract hire agreements; Volkswagen has announced it is to offer zero percent finance and free servicing on used vans. The 10-day Das WeltAuto event...
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  Citroen ‘Van Fortnight’ begins
  Over the next two weeks (20th October 2014 – 3rd November 2014), Citroen will be hosting a ‘Van Fortnight’ where prospective van buyers could win a holiday-for-two to Alaska.  The...
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  Ford Transit Custom’s to receive 2-litre engine
  Ford has confirmed a £190 million commitment to build its next-generation 2-litre turbo-diesel engines at the Dagenham plant in London. A source at Ford has indicated the engine will be...
• Parkers Van Deal of the Week 17/10/14
  It’s hardly seems two minutes since Fiat’s bigger and stronger Doblo Cargo hit the market in 2010, and its already received a mid-life facelift as seen at the 2014 IAA Show....
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  Beware of tyres when van buying
  Body work, engine and cab. They’re the three most obvious aspects of vans that buyers probe during inspection of their next potential vehicle but one of the more easy features...
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  Great Wall Steed receives update for 2015
  The Great Wall Steed, the cheapest double-cab pickup on the market, has received an update for the 2015 model year. The Chinese manufacturer says practicality and comfort have been greatly...
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  New extended van warranty offer
  A five-year, 100,000 mile warranty is now included as standard for all retail buyers of the new Iveco Daily van. The offer, which runs until the end of the year, is...
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  Parker’s Van Deal of the Week 10/10/2014
  With the carpet now rolled out for the all new Vivaro, cunning buyers could be in for a bargain as Vauxhall rush to get rid of old stock. Our Deal...
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  Mitsubishi Shogun updated for 2014
  Mitsubishi has updated its world renowned off-road heavyweight for the 2015 model year. The Shogun, and its commercial variants, feature a slightly redesigned front end, distinguished by a new grille...