It’s only 9 months since I wrote a full review of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class. At the time, all versions were fitted with a 2.3 litre diesel engine, with a maximum output of 163hp. Since then, the manufacturer has introduced a 3.0 litre V6 option which produces a whopping 258hp. Eager to compare this to the…
Read moreHere’s a feature I wrote for Fleet Manager magazine, looking at ways of reducing incidence of theft of and from vans…
Read moreA feature in the November 2018 issue of WhatVan? where I take a look at the possible implications of changing legislation.. https://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2018/remarketing-will-clean-air-zones-leave-older-van-values-gasping-for-breath
Read moreThe lifestyle 4×4 pick-up market in the UK has bucked the generally weakening trend for new LCV registrations over the past couple of years. Demand has been strong, particularly for models with a high level of trim, prompted undoubtedly by some taxation advantages, but also by changing consumer tastes which are being recognised and exploited…
Read moreAnything but chilled… Background Ever since they supplied the converted Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups for the trip to the North Pole by the BBC’s Top Gear show, Icelandic firm Arctic Trucks have gained a huge reputation for producing true, go anywhere vehicles. The first mainstream manufacturer to see a potential market for this type of…
Read moreIn the October 2018 edition of WhatVan?, I take a look at what van operators can do to reduce insurance premiums and the cost of claims – both in terms of finances and vehicle downtime. http://www.whatvan.co.uk/analysis-and-comment/2018/insurance-the-claim-game
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