Here’s a feature in WhatVan? magazine where I ask if economic uncertainty is leading traditional new van buyers to consider buying used… http://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2017/remarketing-is-used-becoming-the-new-new
Read moreCould electric roadways be the future for EV’s, or is the idea an expensive and unrealistic non-starter? I look at the progress being made in developing a solution to range anxiety… Link: https://alliedfleet.co.uk/electric-roads-to-unlock-ev-potential/
Read moreHere’s a piece I wrote for the Allied Vehicles Group where I discuss Brexit, and how it could affect the future for the UK motor industry. Link https://alliedfleet.co.uk/brexit-nightmare-for-automotive-sector/
Read moreA smooth operator… Background The relatively new ‘big’ Ford Transit (as opposed to its smaller sibling, the Transit Custom), codenamed V363, is a familiar sight on our roads having been launched back in late 2013. A firm favourite with fleets and small businesses alike, it has continued to keep its main competitors, the Mercedes-Benz…
Read moreA game changer for Fiat? Background In recent years Fiat (under the Fiat Professional brand) have made huge efforts to shake off some longstanding negative brand perception for their van offerings in the UK. An improved model range, some aggressive sales activity resulting in increased visibility within high profile fleets and a rationalised…
Read moreAn old name on a very new face… Background Introduced in 2006, the original Volkswagen Crafter replaced the venerable LT which had been around for over 20 years. The Crafter was, essentially a rebadged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter but somehow didn’t quite achieve the same success here in the UK as its German stablemate. Indeed,…
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