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Mercedes-Benz revamps the Vito van
Mercedes-Benz has undertaken a comprehensive revamp of the Vito van, which is now yet more economical and kinder on the environment, yet more practical and more dynamic. New engines and new transmissions reduce emissions and fuel consumption by up to 15 percent while enhancing performance. The fully reconfigured chassis is tailored to the transportation of goods or passengers, according to the model concerned. The driver's workplace in all models... [more]
RLE International and Energetique launch maxEV Electric Light Commercial Vehicle
Since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2009, RLE International and Energetique have set a goal of generating Electric Vehicles for a broad range of mobility applications. This partnership has now launched the maxEV, their 100% Electric Light Commercial Vehicle at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Show and Conference. Dr Phil Coop, Managing Director, of Energetique said: “We believe our partnership sets us apart from the comp... [more]
Ford to introduce two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles
Ford's European electrification programme announced in March sees the introduction of two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles, including the Transit Connect Electric light commercial vehicle in 2011, followed by the next generation Ford Focus Electric in 2012. A hybrid and a plug-in hybrid derivative of the all-new C-MAX, plus another hybrid-electric model will follow by 2013. As a result, Ford will deploy a versatile people carrier ... [more]
Peugeot vans now covered by a 100,000 mile warranty
Peugeot has announced that its Light Commercial Vehicles from the Bipper Van to the Peugeot Boxer are now covered by a 100,000 mile warranty. The Peugeot Bipper, Partner, Expert and Boxer range of Peugeot Light Commercial Vehicles including Motorhomes and Converted vehicles, but excluding the 207 Van, now benefit from a 100,000 mile warranty. The Tepee derivatives and Tepee-based conversions such as the Expert Taxi, which are classified as pas... [more]
The Mercedes-Benz battery-electric Vito E-CELL is ideal for inner-city operations
Experts are convinced that in highly populated areas with dense infrastructures, where exhaust and noise pollution levels are high, the future belongs to electrically powered vehicles. Additional incentives include a sense of responsibility on the part of businesses and not least the public relations effect of "clean" drive systems. Another motivating factor for the development of vehicles with electric drive is the conservation of finite resourc... [more]
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Are these the coolest sneakers EVER? The Kenzo x Vans collaboration is selling out fast…
If you thought Vans sneakers were for scruffy skater boys alone, then think again! The Californian skate/surf/BMX brand has had a bit of a feminine fashioning up over the past year or so...
Union concern over new fire vans
Plans to replace some fire engines with specially-adapted smaller vans in mid and south west Wales could put lives at risk, warns a union.
NI ice cream vans in show protest
Ice cream drivers in Balmoral Show protest
VIDEO: Fire service vans prompt concern
Plans to replace some fire engines with specially-adapted smaller vans in mid and south west Wales could put lives at risk, warns the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
Mobile vans to rein in criminals on the go
Faridabad, May 22 -- Establishing the identity of a criminal, caught or intercepted by a police patrol in this NCR town has been made easier with the launch of special mobile vans - 'Pehchan Kaun'.Lakhs visit Faridabad from other states. With such a huge in-transit population, the new system will help the police keep an eagle's ete on criminals.SS KAPUR Faridabad police commissionerThe van ...
China holding over 500 container vans of fruit, not 150, say exporters
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Mindanao exporters said Friday the number of container vans of bananas that have been held for quarantine inspection by Chinese authorities since March was way over the 150 vans announced by Malaca?ang.
Zipcar adds cargo vans in Chicago market
Zipcar is beefing up its Chicago presence with a line of cargo vans ahead of Memorial Day and summer travel.
Win a FREE Vans Custom Culture Creative Kit!
Check out these cool Vans that Lucy Hale designed! The 22-year-old actress has joined Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson and more in lending a hand to promote the annual competition, where high school students are challenged to create custom pairs of Vans in hopes of winning a grand prize of $50,000, which will go to their [...]
Police find vans stuffed with bodies near western Mexico tourist lake
At least 15 dismembered bodies were found stuffed inside two vans near Lake Chapala, an area frequented by tourists just south of the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico, police said Wednesday...
Ford Recalls Even More Windstar Vans for Axle Problems
Ford Motor announced its second recall of Windstar vans for axle problems in two days Thursday, bringing the number of Windstars recalled so far this month to 36,000.
