Small Business Fleet Management

Small Business
Fleet Management
Magazine
May / June 2017
Transformation of Seat Business Centres continues
Also in this edition
Donnelly Group lead the way in helping your business • Toyota starts production of new C-HR Crossover • Renault announces all-new Scénic and Grand Scénic • Limited run Black Edition joins Volkswagen Caddy range • The BMW 7 Series is crowned Professional Driver Car of the Year


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Fuel consumption figures for the Fiat Professional range in mpg (l/100km): Urban from 24.4 (11.6) – 55.4 (5.1);
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Extra Urban from 38.2 (7.4) – 74.3 (3.8); Combined from 31.7 (8.9) – 65.7 (4.3). CO2 emissions 90 – 222 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO 2
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Highlights
Donnelly Group lead the way in helping your business
Toyota starts production of new C-HR Crossover
Back in black: limited run Black Edition joins Volkswagen Caddy range
Transformation of Seat Business Centres continues
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EDITORIAL
Lloyd Volvo’s impressive new showroom
enhances the customer experience
• Lloyd Volvo Carlisle expands Parkhouse dealership with Scandinavian-inspired showroom and new customer experience.
After six months of development, Carlisle’s local Volvo dealership, part of the Lloyd Motor Group, now has a new state-of-the-art premises, which has doubled the size of its Parkhouse-based showroom.
As Volvo has enhanced and expanded its range in recent years, the renovated Volvo showroom will have the capacity to display eight cars, including the multi award- winning 7-seat XC90 and the eagerly-anticipated S90 saloon and V90 estate models, while incorporating the new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE), the Swedish manufacturer’s latest corporate makeover, which Volvo Car UK is rolling out across its dealer network.
Taking inspiration from Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage, VRE focuses on making the customer feel relaxed and at ease in an environment that is designed to enhance their experience, whether they are looking at new or used cars or maintaining their current vehicle.
Both inside and out, the new showroom’s architecture gives the feeling of space and design for which Sweden is renowned.
Visit our new showroom today.
Lloyd Carlisle for Volvo Cars
Chandler Way, Parkhouse CA3 0JY 01228 515 000 www.volvocarscarlisle.co.uk
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COLLIERS NISSAN
0121 514 7970 | colliers.co.uk 884 Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B11 2ES
Navara Range: URBAN 32.5-43.5mpg, EXTRA URBAN 46.3-48.7mpg, COMBINED 41.0-46.3mpg, CO2 emissions 183-159g/km.
BUSINESS USERS ONLY. O er valid until 30 June 2017 at participating Dealers only and subject to vehicle availability. Finance provided by Nissan Finance, PO Box 149, Watford WD17 1AF. Subject to status. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. You must be 18 or over and a UK resident (excluding Channel Islands) to apply. YOU WILL NOT OWN THE VEHICLE. Further charges may apply subject to mileage and condition at end of contract. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.nissan-o ers.co.uk or your local Dealer for full details. All prices exclude VAT. Business Contract Hire payment based on Nissan Navara [trim] at 6 months advance payment at £1,803.82+VAT followed by 59 monthly payments at £285.77+VAT. Price excludes metallic paint and Dealer related charges and based on 10,000 miles per annum on a non-maintained contract (you are responsible for all maintenance and servicing costs). Prices exclusive of VAT unless otherwise indicated. Subject to availability. Model shot is for illustration purposes only. 5 Year/100,000 miles (whatever comes rst) Manufacturer warranty for the LCV range (with the exception of eNV200: 5 Year/60,000 miles manufacturer warranty for EV system parts, 3 Year/60,000 miles for the rest of the vehicle). Excess mileage charge 0.08p per mile. MPG gures are obtained from laboratory testing, in accordance with 2004/3/EC and intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not re ect real driving results. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may a ect the o cial results.) Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, The Rivers O ce Park, Denham Way, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 9YS.
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EDITORIAL
Donnelly
Group lead
the way in
helping your
business
Established in 1947 from humble beginnings in Caledon, Co. Tyrone, today the Donnelly Group is now the largest independently owned Motor Group in Northern Ireland, recognised by the industry
and our customers as one of the best in eld, specialising in the supply cars, vans, 4x4’s, commercial sales and vehicle conversions.
With 8 locations across Northern Ireland, the Donnelly Group portfolio boasts 18 Manufacturers.
Donnelly Group boast
8 world leading new van brands including; Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Renault, Fiat Professional, Citroen, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Nissan and Toyota.
Dean Martin, Group Sales Director mentioned, “The 2015 Northern Ireland commercial market rose to approximately 6,554 registrations in 2015,
an approximate increase of 14.2% on 2014 registrations. Donnelly Group accounted
for approximately 25% of all commercial vehicle registrations
in Northern Ireland in 2015.
Our success is based on our strategic and geographic locations, product portfolio, customer service and our commercial vehicle replacement initiative. The demand for commercial vans, minibuses and specialist wheelchair accessible vehicles remains strong.
Alongside commercial sales, Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC), a subsidiary of Donnelly Group is a leading specialist vehicle converter across the UK for taxis, wheelchair accessible vehicles, minibuses and
vans supplying private, eet, commercial, community and Motability markets as well as major eets in Northern Ireland.
The success of Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC) is based on matching the extensive experience and knowledge of the vehicle conversion business with an in-depth appreciation
of our clients' needs, ensuring each end user receives a durable conversion to match the speci c requirements.
Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC ) has established links
with Volkswagen, a brand synonymous with quality and reliability. With innovative wheelchair accessible conversion of the popular Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Life MPV, along with other Volkswagen conversions, are now available throughout the UK and Ireland via selected partners within the Volkswagen Commercial Dealer Network. TBC also have a strong relationship with a range of manufacturers including Citroen, Vauxhall and Fiat.
As a result of their continued high standards in delivering excellent customer service, Donnelly Group have been
in business for 69 years and currently employ 670 sta across the Group.
Donnelly Group has eight locations province wide
at Dungannon, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Omagh, Ballymena, Mallusk and Belfast.
For more information on this PR please contact Niamh Campbell on 028 8772 2887 or email niamh.campbell@ donnellygroup.co.uk
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EDITORIAL
CITROËN TIPPER FROM ONLY £16,995*
With the latest electro-hydraulic engineering, Citroën Tippers simply lead the class.
CITROËN LUTON FROM ONLY £17,995*
Tough, versatile and really spacious, Citroën Luton vans are shaped for hard work.
CITROËN DROPSIDE FROM ONLY £14,995*
This body system has been honed by years of experience and engineering expertise.
CITROËN RELAY CONVERSIONS
FROM ROBINS & DAY CITROËN MANCHESTER
What happens when you take our award-winning Citroën Relay Range and combine it with the best conversion specialists in the business - A Ready to Run programme that delivers exactly what you need.
*Outright purchase prices & offers apply to qualifying new vehicles ordered & registered 01/04-30/06/2017 or until such time as offers/prices may be withdrawn by Citroën at its complete discretion & exclude VAT, delivery, number plates, Government First Registration Fee & Vehicle Excise Duty. Metallic paint optional at extra cost. From prices shown apply to the following models respectively: Citroën Relay 35 L2 HDi 130 6-speed manual Enterprise Tipper,Citroën Relay 35 L3 HDi 130 6-speed manual Enterprise Luton & Citroën Relay 35 L3 HDi 130 6-speed manual Enterprise Dropside. Offers & speci cation correct at time of going to press from participating Dealers. Terms & conditions apply. Please ask us for details. Subject to stock availability.
ROBINS & DAY MANCHESTER 0161 274 3577
53/57 UPPER BROOK STREET, MANCHESTER, M13 9TD www.robinsanddaymanchester.citroen.co.uk
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NEWS
Crafter2Craftsman – the new Crafter on tour visiting the craftsmen of Europe
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is sending the new Crafter on a trip across Europe: four months, 42,000 kilometres, 30 countries. Non-stop. Through a huge range of di erent road conditions and climate zones. The aim: to nd extraordinary craftsmen in each and every country and discover what drives them on to nd perfection.
The new Crafter has been tailored to the needs and requirements of diverse user groups like never before. The result: a commercial vehicle that is more practical, cost-e cient and innovative than ever – and thus equal to all the challenges of everyday life in the manual trades.
Carsten Sass, Head of Sales in Germany, said: "We developed the new Crafter
in close collaboration with its target groups and paid particular attention to quality. Our aim
now with Crafter2Craftsmen
is to show how reliable the
new Crafter is and that it ts in perfectly into the operations of even the most out-of-the-ordinary craftsman."
The tour, called 'Crafter2Craftsmen', starts in Hannover, the headquarters of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand. From here it's o to the Hannover co ee-making business of Andreas Berndt (56). He roasts single-origin co ee and co ee blends, paying special attention to careful processing. His work as a master roaster
lls him with pride, as is quickly evident. He learned his trade at roasting houses all over Europe.
In the main, Berndt does the roasting himself. However, his sons Fabian (27) and Fleming (23) also lend a hand in the family business.
The next two stops for the Crafter will be France and Spain. From there it’s on to nd some
of the most passionate and unorthodox craftsmen in Europe, Morocco and Iceland. A bagpipe maker in Scotland, windmill restorer in the Netherlands, the Royal Danish ower supplier
or a blacksmith making axes in Sweden: what unites them all
is a passion for perfection. And over the coming months, the new Crafter – covering a distance approximately equivalent to the Earth's circumference – will be going through this quality check from the outset.
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NEW CiTROËN DiSPATCH
fROm ONLy £199 PER mONTH on ConTRACT HIRe‡
Discover why Citroën Vans are right for your business. Call us now for more information.
BLACKPOOL TOWER, BLACKPOOL
‡Offers apply to qualifying new models ordered & registered 01/04-30/06/2017 or until such time as offers/prices may be withdrawn by Citroën at its complete discretion for business users only, excluding National Fleet customers as de ned by Citroën UK & exclude VAT. Contract Hire rentals shown apply to New Citroën Dispatch BlueHDi 115 S&S 6-speed manual M 1000 Panel Van Enterprise & an advance rental of £1194 will be required followed by 35 monthly rentals on a 36 month agreement of 10,000 miles per annum. You will not own the vehicle. Contract Hire rental includes delivery to dealership, Citroën Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Excise Duty & Government First Registration Fee. Metallic paint optional at no extra cost. Model(s) shown New Citroën Dispatch BlueHDi 95 manual M 1000 Enterprise Panel Van with optional Visibility Pack, 17” alloy wheels and Passion Red paint from £220.31 per month on a 3 year agreement of 10,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charges may apply if the agreed annual mileage is exceeded. Contract Hire rental rates have been calculated with the appropriate manufacturer’s support applied to the OTR price. All rentals are subject to VAT at 20%. Free2Move Lease reserve the right to amend any of the rentals quoted without notice. Finance subject to status. Guarantees may be required. Over 18s only. Finance provided by and written quotations available on request from PSA Finance UK Ltd (company registration number 01024322) t/a Free2Move Lease, Pinley House, 2 Sunbeam Way, Coventry CV3 1ND. Free2Move Lease authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. PEUGEOT CITROËN RETAIL UK LTD IS ACTING AS A CREDIT BROKER AND NOT A LENDER. TO FINANCE YOUR VEHICLE WE MAY INTRODUCE YOU TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF LENDERS. Offers & speci cation correct at time of going to press from participating Dealers. Terms & conditions apply. Please ask us for details. Subject to stock availability. 1XL version available early 2017. 2Cost option on certain models. 3Standard on Enterprise and Enterprise Plus models.
ROBiNS & DAy mANCHESTER 0161 274 3577
53/57 UPPER BROOK STREET, mANCHESTER, m13 9TD www.robinsanddaymanchester.citroen.co.uk
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The rise and rise of Lei Shing Hong
Global automotive retailing group, Lei Shing Hong,
acquired its rst Mercedes-Benz dealership 45-years ago, marking the beginning of a long and prosperous journey for Lei Shing Hong, now the world’s largest dealer group for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles.
Today the automotive arm of Lei Shing Hong operates 143 Mercedes-Benz dealerships all over the globe. In fact you will nd dealerships owned by the business in Australia, China, Vietnam and Cambodia, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong with the UK joining the list this year - and in 2015 a total of 159,464 vehicles were sold worldwide by the business.
In 2016 the business acquired 10 dealerships in the UK, located in the Birmingham and Manchester areas.
At each dealership Lei Shing Hong works in close partnership with the Mercedes-Benz dealers, from the friendly and knowledgeable sales executives to the expert Mercedes-Benz
trained technicians, thus ensuring all customers continue to receive the best possible service. This also means customers who may have visited these dealerships before will be sure to see the same familiar faces, and Lei Shing Hong never under-estimates the value of the experience of the team.
This commitment to providing the highest-level of customer service is central to the core values of Lei Shing Hong,
and the business prides itself on developing the successful customer relationships at all its dealerships.
The premium service is mirrored with the premium cars available to all customers. As
the world’s largest Mercedes- Benz retailer there is a level of dedication, knowledge and experience to providing everything required by a customer that is often unrivalled.
So while rst class customer service is an essential aspect of the consumer experience at all Lei Shing Hong dealerships, the
business also continually strives to build long-term value for all customers providing the best – and most suitable – products and o ers for everyone that walks through the door. This promise
of long-term value is held in high esteem by the whole business and extends to all employees,
a vital and central part of every dealership, as well as business partners, shareholders and the wider society.
Central to the operation of
all Lei Shing Hong dealerships, as well as all the wider business arms, is an ethos to ensure each is run in an environmentally and socially responsible manner in keeping with all other core values and goals.
While the Automobile Division is the single largest business
unit within the Lei Shing Hong Group, there are ve core businesses (held through wholly own subsidiaries incorporated
in Hong Kong). These span across a wide range of areas covering; the development and management of premium grade retail and commercial facilities; the provision of specialist nancial services in asset backed nance and investment and services; trade in commodities specialising in wood-based products, watch components, fertilizers; and Lei Shing Hong is the world’s largest dealer of Caterpillar hydraulic excavators.
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NEWS
Toyota starts production of new C-HR Crossover
Toyota has o cially launched production of the new C-HR, a model that promises a radical injection of style, handling
and driving pleasure into the medium-size crossover market.
C-HR also signals a
further strengthening of Toyota’s European and British manufacturing operations, being built in Turkey with hybrid engines supplied by the company’s Deeside engine plant in North Wales and transmissions from Poland. Toyota has invested an additional £7.1 million in Toyota Manufacturing UK’s operations to bring the hybrid engine into production.
C-HR’s dynamic quality is rooted in its use of a Toyota New Global Architecture- based platform, securing fundamental advantages such as a low centre of gravity and a highly rigid body construction.
The model is the rst outside Japan to be manufactured using TNGA, which is a central element in Toyota’s commitment to build ever-better cars
Speaking at the line-o ceremony today at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey’s Sakarya factory, Dr Johan van Zyl, President and CEO Toyota Motor Europe, said: “The Toyota C-HR is a hugely important product for the whole of Toyota. The crossover segment is growing fast and this is our very strong entry into the segment.”
C-HR is unique in its part
of the market by o ering customers the choice of a smooth and e cient hybrid powertrain and it joins the British-built Auris and the French manufactured Yaris as Toyota’s third European-manufactured hybrid vehicle. The importance of this was emphasised by Moritaka Yoshida, President of
Toyota Motor Corporation’s mid- size vehicle company: “Hybrid de nes Toyota. Since the rst Prius in 1997 we have steadily convinced more and more customers around the world that hybrid vehicles are one of the best solutions to today’s environmental issues. We have now sold more than 9.5 million hybrids globally,” he said.
The introduction of C-HR
will increase annual production capacity at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey to 280,000 vehicles, including the established Corolla and Verso models built there. Toyota has invested around €350 million (approx. £312.5 million) in the plant for the new model, taking total investment in TMMT to €1.7 billion (approx. £1.5 billion) since the start of operations in 1994. The workforce has been increased by an additional 2,000 people to accommodate C-HR.
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NEWS
THE ALL NEW TOYOTA C-HR.
NOW AVAILABLE TO TEST DRIVE AT VANTAGE TOYOTA.
Find our Vantage Business Centres at:
Toyota Birmingham
Fort Dunlop,
6 Wingfoot Way, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9HF
Tel: 0121 227 0908
/vantagemotorgroup
Toyota Leeds
Domestic Road, Leeds
LS12 6HG
Tel: 0113 467 5972
Toyota Preston
Riversway Motor Park, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2TY
Tel: 01772 281631
Toyota Wake eld
Silkwood Business Park, Goldsmith Avenue, Wake eld WF5 9TJ
Tel: 01924 664929
Toyota York
Clifton Moor Gate, York
YO30 4WR
Tel: 01904 231201
VANTAGE.TOYOTA.CO.UK
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NEWS
Toyota safety makes sense for 2017 RAV4
Toyota is putting safety rst among the changes for the 2017 version of its RAV4 compact SUV, making Toyota Safety Sense standard on all versions of the compact SUV, excepting only the entry level Active model, where it is now o ered as an option (price £1,060).
This equips RAV4 with functions that reduce the risk of a collision and warn the driver of hazards: a Pre-Collision System with autonomous emergency braking; Adaptive Cruise Control; Lane Departure Alert; Automatic High Beam operation; and Road Sign Assist.
Together these provide a signi cantly higher level of protection, re ected in insurance ratings that are up to six groups lower than for previous RAV4 models without Toyota
Safety Sense, thus helping reduce ownership
costs.
The popularity of the Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation package has
led to it being made a standard feature of all RAV4 models, bar the Active version, including three years’ free map updates. Range-topping Excel models bene t from more sophisticated navigation functions, including voice recognition and 3D maps.
Business Edition, Business Edition Plus and Icon models further gain front and rear parking sensors and ambient footwell lighting (the latter also added to Excel speci cation).
For Excel grade there is a new black roo ining (changed to grey when a sunroof is speci ed) and
a memory function for power adjustment of the driver’s seat.
RAV4 Excel customers can raise the speci cation of the car even higher with a new Premium Pack. This introduces hands- free power tailgate operation with a “kick” sensor beneath the rear bumper, making it simple
to access the loadspace when carrying bags or large items. The pack also provides a blind spot monitor and Rear Cross Tra c Alert, plus a sun roof.
The revised RAV4 range provides extra choice with the 2.0-litre D-4D front-wheel drive powertrain being made available in Business Edition Plus trim.
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ALL NEW C-HR ICON HYBRID NEWS
Fully-maintainedˆcontract £216+VAT
per month* (Business users only)
£1,296
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Toyota Safety Sense 17" alloy wheels
Multimedia system with Bluetooth®
Anything but business as usual.
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161 Chertsey Road, Twickenham, TW1 1ER
Tel: 020 8607 8567 or 07771 517 609 curriemotorstwickenham.toyota.co.uk/business
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C-HR Hybrid Icon 5 door Coupe FWD 1.8 VVT-i Auto. O cial Fuel Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 83.1 (3.4), Extra Urban 68.9 (4.1), Combined 74.3 (3.8). CO2 Emissions 86g/km. All mpg and CO2 gures quoted are sourced from o cial EU regulated laboratory test results. These are provided to allow comparisons between vehicles and may not re ect your actual driving experience.
Model shown is C-HR Hybrid Icon 5 door Coupe FWD 1.8 VVT-i Auto £23,685. Price excludes metallic paint at £545. *Business users only. Initial rental and VAT applies. Available on new
leases of model shown when ordered and proposed for nance between 1st April 2017 and 30th June 2017, registered and nanced by 30th September 2017 through Toyota Financial Services on Toyota Contract Hire.
Advertised rentals are based on a 3 year maintained contract at 8,000 miles per annum with an initial rental of £1,296 + VAT. Metallic or pearlescent paint are not included. Excess mileage charges apply. Other nance
o ers are available but cannot be used in conjunction with this o er. At participating Toyota Centres. Toyota Centres are independent of Toyota Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Indemnities may be required.
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mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms and conditions. ^Maintained Contract Hire keeps your business moving. We include all routine servicing, replace worn tyres and give peace of mind with AA Roadside Assistance.
Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered O ce: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 5 year/100,000


NEWS
Government ultra-low emission vehicle funding helps bring more Toyota Mirai to Britain's eet
Twenty new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell cars are set to join public and private sector eets in the UK, after winning support in the UK Government’s latest funding announcements to boost the number of ultra-low emission vehicles on Britain’s roads.
Twelve new Mirai customers, including the Science Museum, Aberdeen City Council and Arval are among the eet operators that have been successful in a competition to share £2 million to invest in new hydrogen fuel cell cars and vans. The new vehicles should be in service by April next year.
Mirai, a mid-size four-door saloon, is powered by electricity generated on-board by a Toyota- developed hydrogen fuel cell and produces no harmful emissions when driven – in fact the only by- product is water.
The eet funding support
for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
is part of the UK Government’s commitment to a £600 million investment in ultra-low emission vehicles by 2020.
Paul Van der Burgh Toyota (GB) President and Managing Director, said: “We are proud to be at the forefront of bringing the bene ts of ultra-low emission transport to the UK and welcome the Government’s announcement of funding that will enable more of our customers to introduce Mirai to their eets. Toyota is committed to producing vehicles that provide
sustainable mobility, developing breakthrough technologies that have successfully brought hybrid and now fuel cell vehicles to the marketplace.”
Toyota is supporting the roll- out of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in the UK with the provision of specialist service centres for Mirai at additional locations across the country.
From next week, centres in London, Swindon, She eld, Swansea and Aberdeen will
help extend the reach of the technology, in line with the national H2 infrastructure network plan.
This week ITM Power opened a new public hydrogen refuelling station at the Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) in Rainham, east London, a site that also hosts a Toyota Technical Training Centre, providing specialist training in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
The station is the second in the UK to make hydrogen on-site from solar energy, captured using
an array of photovoltaic panels, and follows ITM Power’s opening of a wind-powered station in Rotherham. It is the sixth facility to be delivered by the European HyFive project, funded by the European Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCHJU)
and the O ce of Low emission Vehicles (OLEV).
Seven Toyota Mirai were among 11 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that took part in a zero emissions rally to mark the opening of the refuelling station this week, producing nothing
but water in their journey to
the new facility, located close
to the A13 arterial route and
the new Thames Gateway development. They followed two rally routes – one a 186-mile journey from a wind hydrogen station in Rotherham, the other
a cross-London trip from ITM’s refuelling station in Teddington, passing through the capital’s Low Emission Zone. Both routes
were well within Mirai’s driving range of around 300 miles on a full tank of fuel.
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Volvo Cars reveals new XC60 premium SUV
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has revealed the long- awaited new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new car replaces Volvo’s highly successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the best-selling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe, with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around 30 per cent of Volvo’s total global sales.
“We have a strong heritage in designing stylish and dynamic
Blind Spot Indication System (BLIS) now uses Steer Assist functionality to reduce the risk of lane-changing collisions.
“We have focused on building a car that can deliver pleasure
to all of your senses – from a commanding view of the road ahead in a beautifully appointed and calm cabin, to a safe, inspired and con dent ride,” said Henrik Green, Senior Vice President Product & Quality at Volvo Car Group. “We’ve paid particular attention to making life easier for
“We have a wide range of powertrains. The new XC60 will be launched with the diesel D4 engine at 190 hp and the D5 with PowerPulse technology delivering 235 hp. We also have the petrol- powered T5 delivering 254 hp and the T6 which, with both turbo and superchargers attached, delivers 320 hp and 400 Nm of torque,” added Henrik Green.
But it is not just under the bonnet that the new XC60 delivers healthy performance.
The new CleanZone four-zone climate control system removes harmful pollutants and particles from outside the cabin to deliver Scandinavian-fresh air on the inside.
Volvo Cars’ driver infotainment and connected services o er, Sensus, and the Volvo On Call app both receive a graphical update with improved usability. As in the 90 series cars, smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also available.
“The XC60 is an SUV not designed to look down on others but to drive. The exterior has an athletic sculpture with a subtle, timeless quality. The interior is a masterful composition of well- resolved architecture, beautiful materials and the very latest technology – all perfectly blended together. The XC60 provides a true Scandinavian experience, which will make our customers feel special,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President, Design at Volvo Car Group.
Volvo Cars’ new XC60 is set to go into production in mid-April at the Torslanda Plant in Sweden.
SUVs that o er the latest in technology. The new XC60 will be no exception. It’s the perfect car for an active lifestyle, and it represents the next step in our transformation plan,” said Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive, Volvo Car Group.
The new XC60, one of the safest cars ever made, is fully loaded with new technology. Steer Assist has been added to the ground-breaking City Safety system. A new safety system called Oncoming Lane Mitigation uses Steer Assist to help mitigate head-on collisions, while Volvo’s
our customers by providing them with the creature comforts and services that take the hassle out of everyday life.”
Pilot Assist, Volvo’s advanced semi-autonomous driver- assistance system, which takes care of steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 130 km/h, is available in the new XC60 as an option.
The new XC60 o ers Volvo’s award-winning T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid at the top of the powertrain range, delivering 407 hp and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds.
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Road safety charity calls on eets to tackle distracted driving
Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on eet operators to crackdown on mobile phone
use at the wheel, as fewer than half (37.9%) of respondents in
its annual Fleet Safety Survey have an organisation-wide policy banning all employees from using hands-free phones at the wheel.
This year’s Fleet Safety Survey, conducted with the support of Licence Bureau, covered the six keyareasoftheBrakePledge:
• Slow–withinspeedlimits
• Sober – free from alcohol or
drugs
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eyesight
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reach
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vehicle
• Sustainable – only when you
have to
More than 200 eet operators completed this survey; the majority of respondents are from the UK, with responses also coming from eets based in Asia, Africa, North
America, mainland Europe, and Australasia. Respondents manage a total of more than 190,000 vehicles including mopeds, cars, vans, trucks, and buses, and more than 170,000 employees driving for work. The size of the eets varied: the smallest were single-vehicle operators; the largest had over 80,000 vehicles.
Other key survey ndings include:
• Fewerthanoneinten respondents (7.6%) prioritise environmental concerns when making vehicle purchasing and leasing decisions.
• Only three in ten (33%) require a full eyesight test for all new sta who driver for work, or proof they had one recently.
• Only in one ten (11.7%) have vehicle safety ratings as their top priority when making purchasing and leasing decisions.
• Only ve in ten respondents (53.2%) strongly agree that their organisation sees licence
checking as a priority.
• Three in ten respondents
(31.1%) don’t provide any training, even at a remedial level, on staying within legal speed limits.
The Pledge is also the theme of this year’s Road Safety Week, which takes place 21 – 27 November 2016. The complete Fleet Safety Survey report is available as a free resource for BrakeProfessionalmembers,and any organisations that register for Road Safety Week.
Ellie Pearson, professional engagement manager at Brake, says: “The Pledge covers key areas of managing occupational road risk, so this year’s eet safety survey gives a really great snapshot of the policies and procedures that eets have in place to manage these areas of risk. I’d urge eet operators to see how their company measure up compared to our survey respondents, and to identify the
areas of road risk management where they can improve their practices.”
Mike Reed, marketing director at Licence Bureau, says: “This year’s Brake Pledge is a great focal point for eet management. Especially when the ndings of the eet safety survey highlight many quali ed areas for improvement. Take your time read through it. See what you are missing and where you can make a di erence.”
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Fiat does double at Vans A2Z Awards
Fiat Professional has claimed two top honours in the Vans A2Z awards 2017.
The Doblò Cargo was named Light Van of the Year for the third year running – underlining its market-leading reputation.
Meanwhile the Fiorino light van was named Diesel Eco Van of the year.
Presenting the award for
in the annual MPG Marathon, organised by the Fleetworld Group, and in 2016 an 80hp Fiat Fiorino 1.3 Multijet SX took on all-comers to win its category with an impressive overall fuel consumption of 72.1mpg.”
Meanwhile the Fiorino was selected as the victor in the “Diesel eco van” category, thanks to its low running
costs, comfort and agility in
the city. Additionally, it has a practical loading capacity of
up to 2.8 cubic metres and a payload of 660 kg. Judges were also wowed by the model's frugal engines and compelling total cost of ownership
which set it apart from the competition.
Receiving the awards, Andy Parker, Conversions Manager at Fiat Professional, said: "We’re grateful to the editorial team
at VansA2Z for this award and delighted that the Doblò Cargo has picked up the title for the second year running.
“Customer feedback has been extremely positive for our current model line-up, including the newest models Talento and Fullback. It’s always fantastic to have that view reinforced by the van press as well as recognition of the improvements that Fiat Professional has made to the range and to the ownership experience.”
Andy Parker, Conversions Manager at Fiat Professional (left) is presented with the award for best light van for Fiat Doblò Cargo at the VanA2Z awards from Neil McIntee, Editor of VansA2Z
the Doblò Cargo, Neil McIntee, editor of vans A2Z, said: "Sporting a stylish exterior design and boasting some key technical enhancements to its drivetrains introduced a couple of years ago, a choice of four load cubes and making it three consecutive years in a row, the Fiat Doblò Cargo continues to lead the pack in the light van sector."
Of the Fiorino, he added: There is no better way for a diesel van to show its eco credentials than by competing
Andy Parker, Conversions Manager at Fiat Professional (centre) is presented for the award for best eco diesel van for Fiorinio from Neil McIntee, Editor VansA2Z (left) and Jerry Ramsdale, MD Fleet World Group & MPG Marathon (right)
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Yorkshire bride rejects wedding car in favour of the perfect pick-up
Je ries of Bacton support charity bike challenge
Je ries of Bacton are pleased to provide sign writer Aaron Stephens with an Isuzu D-Max support vehicle for his Charity Bike Challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Pedalling a distance of approximately 900 miles, over the course of 8 consecutive days Aaron will depart Land’s End on the 14th August
and aims to arrive in John O’Groats on the 21st August. Aaron decided to take on the challenge to do something big to help others and also challenge himself and Je ries chose to lend their support to enable Aaron to complete the challenge.
Aaron says “I think the Teenage Cancer Trust is a great charity and I hope by completing such an iconic ride in a challenging time frame I am fully expecting a real physical and mental challenge, pushing ahead regardless of whatever the British summertime might throw our way!”
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Instead of opting for classic shiny white wedding cars for their recent nuptials, one couple at the heart of Yorkshire’s farming community chose instead a eet of 11 rugged Isuzu D-Max pick- ups.
David Lee and his bride Esther tied the knot on Saturday 10 September in Croft-on-Tees, Yorkshire. The couple run a farm in Thirsk and David also operates a contract sheep pregnancy scanning service for other farmers in the region. Both David and Esther run Isuzu D-Max pick- ups, which is a rm favourite for farmers across the UK thanks
to its ability to cope with tough workloads and challenging rural terrain, while also being re ned and comfortable inside.
It was no surprise then that
on their wedding day, the groom chose to arrive at the church in style in his own Isuzu D-Max, while a whole eet of D-Max vehicles, all owned by family members and friends, gracefully delivered ushers and bridesmaids to the ceremony. After completing their nuptials, the newlyweds
were chau eured to the reception in Borrowby in Esther’s own comprehensively accessorised D-Max.
Even the local Isuzu dealership helped out, as Colin Huggins, sales manager at York Van Centre, an o cial Isuzu franchise dealer, explains. “We heard that Mr Lee and his bride, as well
as their family and friends, were using D-Max’s for their wedding day, and we were delighted to o er them our demonstrators
– in ‘Blade’ and ‘Huntsman’ speci cation – for transporting other members of the wedding party.
“The procession of gleaming, ribbon-adorned Isuzu pick-ups making their way through the Yorkshire countryside was an amazing sight, and I’m proud that we played a part in making the day extra special for the bride and groom.”
The Lees will have to be parted from their beloved and dependable D-Max pick-ups on their honeymoon, as there was no room for them on the ight to Kefalonia!


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Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed as ‘Executive Car of the Year’ at 2016 Professional Driver Awards
he Mercedes-Benz E 220
d AMG Line Saloon has been announced as ‘Executive Car of the Year’ in the 2016 Professional Driver Car of the Year Awards.
The E-Class, which was launched in the UK earlier
this year, was praised for its combination of advanced safety technology and its ‘roomy’ and ‘comfortable’ interior.
Mark Bursa, editor of Professional Driver Magazine, said: “The new E 220 d is a formidable vehicle, taking on a lot of safety technology and interior nish from the S-Class. It’s roomy and comfortable, and it is still
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the benchmark executive car for chau eurs.”
Rob East, Head of Fleet, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK,
added: “The E-Class is a hugely important model for us – it’s at the very heart of our brand. It’s one of our longest serving models and it’s great to see the car still getting the recognition it deserves. The newest E-Class takes style, comfort and technology to a
new level, making it the perfect executive package.”
Professional Driver magazine is the UK’s monthly publication aimed at the private hire, chau eur and taxi industry. The
Professional Driver Car of the Year is chosen from the seven category winners, and the awards are announced at the Professional Driver Awards dinner in November.
The E-Class saloon was launched in early 2016 and is one of the most technologically advanced cars in its segment. The E 220 d features a new 2.1-litre diesel engine, which further boosts e ciency and re nement. In September, Mercedes-Benz introduced the new E-Class Estate which adds a level of practicality to an already attractive o ering.


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Mill: the largest Volvo dealer group in the UK
If you thought Volvo didn’t manage smaller eets, think again. Mill Business o ers a range of funding plans to help your cash ow from simple payment plans to complete package contract hire plans to t all needs.
Having provided Fleet Solutions to both small and national companies for over 20 years, Mill Business is proud to be the largest Volvo Dealer
Group in the UK.
If a car was a person, then
a Volvo would be a Geordie, pronounces Bill Ward, joint owner and managing director of the region’s Volvo dealership Mill Garages, of Newcastle.
“They are both strong, reliable, caring and Nordic. The Volvo is a great car for the North East.”
Mill Garages was started by George Rawlings just after
the Second World War on Newcastle Road, Sunderland, close to the site of a windmill.
Its relationship with Volvo stretches back almost 20 years and now has operations in Newcastle, where the head o ce is based, Hexham, Sunderland, Stockton and Harrogate.
“We have to empower people. Give people opportunities to shine. Some people surround themselves with poor sta to protect their positions. It is important to surround yourself with good people. It’s good to identify your successor. That is a sign of con dence.”
The qualities Ward looks for are resilience, enthusiasm and determination. In his salesman he looks for people who believe in Volvo.
“You have to believe in a product to be able to sell it. You have to be able to give a little bit more. Here at Mill we aim to give a bit more.”
It appears the days when
the brand was seen as middle aged and boring are long gone, with the age pro le of its owners plummeting.
Mills’ ability to sell Volvos into their home market is double that of other regional UK dealers.
And as the region has become a more fashionable and cosmopolitan place in which
to live in recent years, perhaps his assertion that Geordies are Volvos and vice versa does not, on closer examination, appear so fanciful.
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New Ford Kuga o ers cutting edge features to help drivers stay connected, comfortable, safe and stylish on the road
The new Ford Kuga delivers an even more technologically advanced, re ned and a ordable sports utility vehicle (SUV), making driving simpler, safer
and more enjoyable for growing numbers of SUV customers in the UK.
The new Kuga o ers
Ford’s sophisticated SYNC
3 communications and entertainment system, innovative driver assistance technologies, an ergonomic and comfortable interior, and powerful and e cient engines including Ford’s 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel that returns 64.2 mpg and 115g/km CO2. *
The new Kuga also features Ford’s Perpendicular Parking technology that helps drivers park hands-free in spaces alongside other cars; an enhanced version of the Active
City Stop collision avoidance system; and Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System for optimised visibility in low light. Further advanced technologies include Hands-Free Liftgate and Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive (AWD).
“New Kuga o ers cutting- edge new features and technologies that will help drivers stay connected, comfortable, safe and stylish on the road,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford
of Europe. “The sophisticated redesign has given Kuga a fresh and modern feel, while SYNC 3 enables drivers to communicate with their vehicle and connected devices in seamless ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.”
The new Ford Kuga enables
drivers to control audio and navigation functions plus connected smartphones using simple, more conversational voice commands, with Ford’s new SYNC 3 connectivity system. Ford has drawn on more than 22,000 comments, and insights gained from research clinics and surveys to ensure
the new version is the most customer-centric system to date.
SYNC 3 delivers faster performance, simpli ed commands, and supports ve additional languages. ** Simply by pushing a button and saying “I need a co ee,” “I need petrol,” and “I need to park,” drivers
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The new Ford Kuga makes driving and parking simpler for customers using sophisticated Ford driver assistance technologies. New Perpendicular Parking functionality enhances the semi-autonomous Active Park Assist technology speci ed by almost half of Kuga customers last year. Using additional ultrasonic sensors, Perpendicular Parking at the push of a button enables drivers to locate parking spaces alongside other cars as well as parallel to the road, and steers the vehicle into them while the driver controls the accelerator and brake.
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Braced for the next storm: new side wind stabilisation tech steadies Ford Transits whatever the weather
As winter storms hit, strong gusting winds provide an additional challenge to motorists, particularly those driving high- sided vehicles.
That’s why all new Ford Transit and Transit Custom commercial vehicles are tted as standard with a new technology that helps drivers stay in lane when their van is hit by a sudden crosswind or the turbulence created by a large truck.
Side Wind Stabilisation is
an advanced feature that was developed by Ford engineers, and works by carefully applying the brakes on one side of the vehicle to reduce the e ect of a side wind gust on the vehicle’s path.
“No-one likes that feeling when your vehicle gets caught by a
wind gust, or you are passing close to a fast-moving truck,” said Marc Suermann, chassis controls supervisor, Ford of Europe. “This new technology will help make driving less stressful for Transit drivers, particularly on those dark and stormy winter days.”
At vehicle speeds over 50mph, the Side Wind Stabilisation system monitors stability
sensors 100 times per second.
If a sudden gust is detected, the feature can become active within less than 200 milliseconds – the time it takes a sprinter to react to the starting pistol.
Ford engineers tested the new system at a special test track which uses six powerful fans to generate crosswinds
of up to 50mph, as well as on public roads in areas which are
notorious for strong winds on the coast.
The Side Wind Stabilisation technology is o ered on Ford’s latest Transit and Transit Custom models that feature the state- of-the-art Ford EcoBlue diesel engine, delivering signi cant cost of ownership and performance bene ts, with fuel e ciency improved by up to 13% and low- end torque by 20%.
Advanced new driver assistance features for both models also include the Pre- Collision Assist emergency braking system – the rst in the segment to feature Pedestrian Detection technology – that reduces the severity of some frontal collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, or helps drivers avoid some impacts altogether.
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New Transit custom vans look the business
Ford has revealed exclusive new variants of the Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle that provide stylish and functional transportation for independent businesses and artisans who want to stand out from the crowd.
The new Transit Custom Colour Edition van o ers four eye-catching colour schemes that feature contrasting roof, mirror caps, skid plate and side stripes, along with unique black 17-inch alloy wheels.
The Transit Custom Sport series van with its signature
twin bonnet stripes is also now available in a much wider choice of bodystyles. Sport series customers can now select van and double-cab-in-van models in both short and long wheelbase versions; in addition, the latest Tourneo Custom people mover
can be speci ed with the same Sport package.
“Many of our retail customers are no longer satis ed with a standard white van, and these stunning new vehicles provide the perfect solution,” said
Hans Schep, general manager, Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe. “The new Transit Custom makes a really positive statement about their business, and looks great on the driveway at the weekend.”
The demand for sporting
and distinctive Transit models has continued to build since the original Sport Van was introduced by Ford in 2007. During the rst 10 months of 2016, sales of the current Transit Custom Sport
are up by 52 per cent in the UK compared to the same period the previous year.
Available for delivery in spring
2017, the Transit Custom Colour Edition provides van customers with an exclusive new appearance option with just 400 units available in the UK.
Inspired by the bold contrasting colours of Ford’s successful passenger cars like the Fiesta and Focus Red and Black Editions, the new model can be speci ed
in Race Red, Deep Impact Blue and Frozen White with Jet Black contrasts, and Shadow Black with Race Red contrasts.
All Transit Custom Colour Edition vehicles have a short- wheelbase, standard roof van bodystyle, and are based on the 290 Trend series model featuring the powerful all-new 170PS 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue diesel engine with 6-speed manual transmission, with the enhanced chassis settings from the Sport series van.
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O cial fuel consumption gures in mpg (l/100km) for the Ford Transit Custom range: urban 35.8-41.5 (7.9-6.8), extra urban 44.8-51.4 (6.3-5.5), combined 40.9-47.1 (6.9-6.0). O cial CO2 emissions 179-156g/km. Ford Transit range: urban 29.1-40.4 (9.7-7.0), extra urban 37.7-44.1 (7.5-6.4), combined 33.6-42.2 (8.4- 6.7). O cial CO2 emissions 218-174g/km. Ford Transit Connect range: urban 44.1-62.8 (6.4-4.5), extra urban 55.4-76.3 (5.1-3.7), combined 50.4-72.4 (5.6-3.9). O cial CO2 emissions 133-103g/km. New Ford Ranger range: urban 24.8-39.8 (11.4-7.1), extra urban 38.2-46.3 (7.4-6.1), combined 31.7-43.5 (8.9-6.5). O cial CO2 emissions 234-171g/km
The mpg gures quoted, sourced from o cial EU-regulated test results (EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008), are provided for comparability purposes and may not re ect your actual driving experience.
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Fiat Professional Fiorino triumphs in MPG marathon
The all-new Fiat Professional Fiorino has underscored its nancial appeal to UK eets and business users with an impressive triumph on its MPG Marathon debut.
The stylish newcomer
is the latest version of the original small van which established a new commercial vehicle segment. It topped a ercely contested eld for fuel economy to win the annual economy driving challenge’s van category.
Driven by former eet manager Doug Powell with co-driver Tony Waddington, the Fiorino excelled for
fuel economy, returning
an overall 72.08 mpg –
nearly 18 mpg more than
its nearest competitor and
an improvement of 12.28
per cent over the o cial manufacturer ‘combined mpg’ gure.
“We are absolutely delighted to see the new Fiat Professional Fiorino perform so well in the MPG Marathon and especially to see it lead the pack so convincingly in terms of fuel economy,” says Alejandro Noriega, Country Manager, Fiat Professional.
“Running costs and total cost of ownership have never been more important and so this success will strengthen the Fiorino’s already broad appeal.”
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Legendary Ducato celebrates its 35th birthday
Sold in more than 80 countries worldwide and with an incredible 10,000 variants, the legendary Fiat Ducato is celebrating its 35th birthday.
The ever-popular van,
which has become as iconic
as a camper as it has as a commercial vehicle, marked the milestone this week.
Since the rst Ducato rolled o the production line at Val
di Sangro’s SEVEL (Società Europea Veicoli Leggeri)
factory in October 1981, it has consistently been a market leader in versatility, engine power and low running costs.
Today, the sixth-generation Ducato is produced in three countries (Mexico, Brazil and Italy), with a better payload than ever (2,100kg) and even the option of air suspension.
O ering a range of diesel engines and with second- generation MultiJet technology, it sets the bar in terms of e ciency and low maintenance costs.
Other milestones reached over the years include the introduction of Steyr-Puch all-wheel drive
in 1989, the all-electric Ducato Elettra launched in the early 1990s and winning International Van of the Year in 1994.
Its third-generation variant became a game changer when, for the rst time in the sector, the gear lever was incorporated into the central console, facilitating access to the cab from both doors and from the cab to the loading compartment.
In the early 2000s it led the way for alternative fuels in Europe with its petrol/methane engine, while the fth-generation Ducato, launched in 2006, was the rst front-wheel-drive van to o er a volume of 17 cubic metres.
The popularity of the Ducato shows no sign of stopping with more than ve million sales since its launch. Sold in more than 80 countries worldwide, including North America since 2013 by RAM under the name of PROMASTER, the Ducato is now produced in three countries (Mexico, Brazil and Italy) and is a truly global vehicle and a leader in the light commercial vehicles sector.
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Fuel consumption gures for the Fiat Professional range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 33.6 (8.4) – 60.1 (4.7); Extra Urban 43.5 (6.5) – 80.7 (3.5); Combined 39.2 (7.2) – 72.4 (3.9).
CO2 emissions 104 – 189 g/km. Fuel consumption and CO2 gures based on standard EU tests for comparative purposes and may not re ect real driving results. Factors such as driving style, weather and road conditions may also have a signi cant effect on
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The JCT600 story – a family
business at heart
Last year was hugely signifcant as we marked our 70th anniversary.
Our story began in 1946 when Edward Tordo and two other partners established Tordo Motors Ltd. Following the death of his father, Jack Tordo bought all the shares and built a new showroom next to the original garage. Having bought a Mercedes 600 bearing the registration plate ‘JCT600’ – Jack’s initials and the car model – he was inspired to create the brand we know today.
Find out more
about JCT600’s history by viewing our videos with Chairman Jack Tordo
From those humble beginnings, JCT600 has grown into one of the UK’s largest and most respected motor retailers, representing 18 of the worlds most iconic
brands across 50 locations throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the North East.
People are the key to our success. With around 2,000 colleagues and four generations of the Tordo
family among these, JCT600 remains a proud family business. Yet despite our stature, with annual
turnover in excess of £1bn, our vision remains the same as it’s always been – we don’t want to be the
biggest, we just want to be the best!
We are enormously proud of the support we o er to our annual nominated charity and the
numerous others close to our colleagues’ hearts. We are honoured to support our local communities through various sponsorship
programmes, both large and small, and actively promote Environmental Awareness through a
range of initiatives and investment.
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JCT600 is not just a business. It has a soul.


Volkswagen Commercials at JCT600
“60 years ago, the Volkswagen Transporter was launched – a van
which revolutionised the commercial vehicle market, creating a timeless automotive icon.
Today, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles o er a diverse model range which is both versatile and dependable – including the brilliant new made by us, engineered by you Crafter. Their
passion for the product and delivering excellence is complimented by JCT600 Van Centres dedicated expert sales and service sta at She eld, York and Hull (extensively refurbished), who understand and love the entire Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Range. JCT600 have been representatives of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles since 2005 and look forward to continuing their prosperous partnership.
JCT600 is honoured to be a liated with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, who have provided unrivalled cars and vans for all kinds of businesses – large and small – for many years across the UK. With the added features present in all their models under the ‘BlueMotion’ tag, focusing on better fuel e ciency, Volkswagen are the place to go for your work van in 2017 – whatever the work.”
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T.L. Darby Business One point of contact
Whatever your need-we can provide one point of contact for your Fleet Manager and their drivers. Whether you wish to order a car or a driver wishes to book their car in for service you can call one number and can be assured of receiving a professional service. This is because we are
a department purely dedicated to looking after fleet customers. As a department we have state of the art communication systems including direct dial telephones with voice mail facility, dedicated facsimile and email. The benefit to you is that we can adapt to your business needs and are always available when you need us.
Georgia Ray-Adams is Business Development Manager based at T L Darby Volkswagen in Burton-Upon-Trent. Georgia’s main responsibility is looking after the Volkswagen business within the local area and with her success has branched further afield in now managing fleets nationwide.
Since joining the company in the summer 2016 Georgia has developed and established relationships with fleet operators up and down
the country. Having extensive knowledge within her job role has certainly given her the upper hand when dealing with SME/corporate companies meaning she is able to get a real understanding of their fleet requirements.
Georgia Ray-Adams
Georgia’s aim is to build strong working relationships meaning she can be the one point of contact for all of her customer’s vehicle requirements. This includes organising demonstration vehicles, offering competitive rates, organising delivery and resolving any issues companies may have with their current fleet.
The key area for Georgia is working hand in hand with the Volkswagen brand to guarantee that all prospective customers will receive the highest level of customer service and access to Volkswagen’s preferential terms provided by Volkswagen’s key account managers.
“I look after companies with fleet sizes from as little as 1 car up to 500+. I do not prioritize my customers because of the size of their fleet like most. I am very proactive and always meeting with new companies to discuss what we do differently as a family run business at T L Darby. I love meeting new people and more than anything I love to exceed expectations so this role really does suit me perfectly”
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Renault announces pricing and speci cation for all-new Scénic and Grand Scénic
Renault’s distinctive fourth- generation Scénic range arrives
in the UK this December, playing host to a raft of unique-in-class safety features and technologies usually associated with the segment above. Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic range displays Renault’s sensual design language with a C-shaped front lighting signature and unique and innovative 20-inch wheels. The All-New ve-seat Scénic and seven-seat Grand Scénic range, priced from £21,445 on-the-road, will be available to order from 1st December with rst customer deliveries taking place later that month.
Renault invented the compact family MPV segment in 1996 and the arrival of the fourth generation signals the complete renewal of Renault’s all-new family car line- up with Kadjar, Mégane, Mégane Sport Tourer, Scénic and Grand Scénic. The French manufacturer now has the newest model range on sale in Europe.
The Scénic and Grand Scénic are each o ered in four trim levels that owners of other Renault vehicles will be accustomed to
– Expression+, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav. Each version provides
a comprehensive standard speci cation, rising to the truly luxurious at the top-of-the-range.
All-New Scénic and All- New Grand Scénic are the only vehicles in the class to receive
the Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS) with Pedestrian Detection as standard.
Even from Expression+,
this high-end technology is complemented by the Visio active safety system providing Lane Departure Warning, Tra c Sign Recognition and Automatic High/Low Beam headlamps.
An electronic parking brake, LED daytime running lights,
roof rails (Grand Scénic only),
to every version.
Finally, cruise control, speed
limiter, a two-way adjustable steering column, height adjustable driver seat, gear-shift indicator and a 12-volt front socket are all standard from Expression+ trim level.
The All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic remains as impressively practical as ever thanks to its modularity and class-leading storage and boot space. The
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automatic dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors, F1-style integrated fuel ller whereby the cap is a part of the fuel ap for ease of refuelling, leather steering wheel, 4 x 20W DAB radio with ngertip controls and an AUX input with Bluetooth® connectivity and a seven-inch touchscreen are tted
ve-seat All-New Scénic has
a best-in-class boot volume of 572-litres with all seats in the upright position, whilst the seven- seat All-New Grand Scénic has
a boot volume of 596-litres when con gured with the rearmost two seats down. Other ingenious storage solutions, including four under oor compartments, extend total storage capacity to 57-litres, placing the All-New Scénic at


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the top of its class by o ering up to twice as much space as its competitors.
The All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic have been given
a ve star safety rating by Euro NCAP. Passive safety features as standard across every version in the range include six airbags, seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners at the front, side impact protection bars and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points on the two outer rear seats. Active safety features on each version in the range include
This convenience function enables the driver to walkaway without needing to press anything on the key and the car will lock, the door mirrors will fold in and the headlights will turn o . When the driver returns to the car with the key, the car will unlock, the door mirrors will unfold and the lights will turn on.
Renault’s Multi-Sense convenience system enabling the driver to personalise their driving experience is also standard on Dynamique Nav and above. There are ve modes to select within the
gains a sliding centre console providing 13-litres of storage with four USB ports and AUX input shared between front and rear passengers, Arkamys 3D Sound 4x35W DAB radio and a seven-inch touchscreen housing the R-Link2 multimedia system providing satellite navigation with live tra c updates and Western European mapping.
Backseat passengers are well- catered for with rear-mounted aviation-style tables on front seats, one-touch easy folding rear seats – activated either directly inside the boot or via R-Link2 multimedia system in the front, LED reading lights, sunblinds and cupholders.
Puddle lighting under the door mirrors and chrome detailing along the side window line, tailgate and front grille help the Dynamique Nav to further stand out.
The Dynamique S Nav provides unique-in-segment features such as an 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen housing
the R-Link2 multimedia system and a head-up colour display, rear parking camera, panoramic glass roof with electric sunblind, electrochrome rearview mirror, extra tinted windows to the rear and tailgate and, standard on
dCi 160 EDC Automatic versions only, a BOSE® 11-speaker sound system.
The top of the range Signature Nav features Carbon Black leather upholstery with Nappa leather steering wheel, electrically- operated height and lumbar adjustment to driver and front passenger seats with a courtesy function, driver’s seat position memory function, full LED
Emergency Brake Assist, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with traction and understeer control and Hill Start Assist.
Dynamique Nav adds to this with further driver aids such as front and rear parking sensors, fatigue alert whereby the vehicle monitors steering control to detect tiredness and alerts
the driver to take a break; and handsfree keycard with walkaway lock and welcome functionality.
unique system to alter the driving set up and interior ambiance – Neutral, Comfort, Eco, Perso and Sport. Multi-Sense can be used to modify the accelerator pedal and engine response, engine sound, steering weight, interior lighting ambience through a choice of ve colours and – where tted – the speed of the E cient Dual Clutch (EDC) gear changes. The system is accessed via
the R-LINK 2 display through a button on the centre console.
To the interior, Dynamique Nav
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headlights with ‘See Me Home’ function and front fog lights with cornering function.
All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic are available with a
range of safety and convenience features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot and Safe Distance warnings, Handsfree Parking and 360-degree parking sensors.
There are six high-value equipment packages available, to personalise the All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic, depending on version.
The Safety Pack delivers Lane Keeping Assist and Safe Distance Warning, while Safety Pack Premium adds Adaptive Cruise Control on top. The Parking Pack Premium includes Handsfree parking, 360-degree parking sensors and blind spot warning.
Look Pack Premium provides a panoramic glass roof with electrically operated sunblind, extra tinted rear and tailgate windows and an electrochrome rearview mirror. The BOSE®Pack adds a BOSE® sound system with eleven speakers including an ampli er and subwoofer.
The Leather Pack Premium provides full leather upholstery, driver and front passenger seats with electric height and lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, driver seat with position memory and courtesy functions and front passenger seat with ISOFIX and underseat storage.
Depending on trim level, other options include rear parking camera, full LED headlights, 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen, Nappa leather steering wheel and metallic paint.
Built at the Douai plant in
Northern France alongside Talisman and Espace, All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic uses the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s versatile new Common Module Family (CMF) architecture, which is used on the All-New Mégane, Kadjar, Espace and Talisman.
The platform allows a wide range of cars of di erent sizes to be created using a variety of modules consisting of out-of-view parts, and is based around ve available modules: cockpit, engine bay, front underbody, rear underbody and electronic architecture.
At launch there is a choice
of ve engines on o er – two Energy TCe turbocharged petrol options with capacities and power outputs of 1.2-litre/115hp (manual only) and 1.2-litre/130hp (manual only). The turbodiesel alternatives are a 1.5-litre dCi 110 unit (manual or EDC), a 1.6-litre dCi 130 engine (manual only) or a 1.5-litre dCi 160 engine (EDC only).
From Spring 2017, Renault’s innovative Hybrid Assist engine electri cation technology will be available with the model’s popular dCi 110 diesel unit and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The electric motor is powered by a 48-volt battery which takes over some of the work of the internal combustion engine to provide low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions without compromising the driving enjoyment and performance delivered by the dCi 110 engine. During deceleration, the Motor Generation Unit recovers energy for use by
the vehicle’s electrical system and for storing in the system’s independent battery. It also serves as a 10kW motor which
functions in association with the internal combustion engine when the driver re-accelerates. Hybrid Assist allows fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to be reduced by approximately 8 to 10 per cent in comparison with the standard dCi 110 engine. The Hybrid Assist versions of All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic will have class-leading emissions
of 92 g/km of CO2 and NEDC (combined) economy of 80.7mpg.
An E cient Dual Clutch (EDC) six-speed automatic gearbox is available with the dCi 110 and dCi 160 engines. The dCi 110 EDC Automatic provides emissions
as low as 104 g/km of CO2, compared to 100 g/km of CO2 for the manual version. The dCi 160 EDC Automatic o ers 118 g/ km of CO2.
Thanks to the engine’s Stop&Start system, which is standard on all models, the availability of a double-clutch EDC transmission, an ECO driving mode which optimises
the engine’s performance when cruising and the Renault Driving eco2 feature to help owners adopt a more economical driving style and standard brake energy recovery, the ve engines and two transmissions from launch o er fuel economy of up to 72.4mpg (NEDC Combined), with CO2 emissions as low as 100g/km.
All versions are covered by Renault’s four year warranty. The car is protected for four years
or 100,000 miles ( rst two years have no mileage limit). There is also a three-year paint warranty and 12 years’ cover against corrosion. Servicing is required once a year or every 18,000 miles.
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Honda models outperform industry RV forecasts
2017 British- built Civic Type R shortlisted for What Car? award
The British-built Honda Civic Type R has been shortlisted
for the coveted What Car? reader award and is among the most eagerly anticipated car launches of 2017.
Made in Swindon and expected in showrooms in the latter half of 2017, the next generation Civic Type R comes hot on the heels of the current car, which was launched in summer 2015. Debuted as a prototype at the Paris Motor Show back in September, the mass production version is expected to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year.
With over 10,000 readers expected to vote on a list of 2017 car launches compiled by the experts at What Car?, the competition is erce as the award is a valuable indication of sentiment towards cars being brought to market in the next year.
Honda last won the award in 2015 when the HR-V claimed a massive 25% of the 10,000 votes, and came a close second in 2016 with the NSX.
Two of Honda’s newest and most popular models – the stylish Jazz city car and acclaimed HR-V crossover – have outperformed all forecasts to achieve market- leading residual value levels, according to the latest gures from RV setters CAP.
The gures from CAP’s ‘Black Book’ show the Honda HR-V Diesel will hold an impressive 77% of its value after twelve months/20,000 miles – up to 15% more than the Nissan Qashqai and even further ahead of other crossover competitors.
And while the Jazz may be compact, its RVs are anything but. CAP’s data shows the model retains an incredible 12% more than the Ford Fiesta.
In addition, the latest generation of the Jazz is performing signi cantly better than its predecessor, with RVs for year-old models some 16% higher.
The results underline the quality and appeal of both
the Jazz and HR-V and are underpinned by Honda’s legendary reputation for reliability.
What’s more, they demonstrate the continual progress that’s been made by the brand in improving residual values across the board.
Phil Webb, Head of Cars at Honda (UK), said: “As a brand Honda has been working very hard in close co-operation
with the industry to improve residual values for all our models. Unlike rivals, we do not force registrations through heavily discounted channels and this is paying dividends.
“The RVs being achieved by the Jazz and HR-V equal those
of premium brand models and
far exceed even our own original forecasts. We now expect to see similarly impressive residual value gures for the all-new 2017 Civic.”
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Meet the Hepworth Motor Group teams at
Huddersfield and Halifax Honda.
Call today to book your 48 hour corporate test drive in any model from the Honda range.
Huddersfield Honda
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Back in black: limited run Black Edition joins Volkswagen Caddy range
Volkswagen Caddy buyers are being invited to tap into their dark side with the launch of a new Caddy Black Edition. The range-topping limited edition model is set to join the range at the end of November and o ers a stylish design package and a raft of optional extras that deliver the highest level of comfort, convenience and practicality. Just 500 examples of the Caddy Black Edition are destined for the UK, so buyers looking for the ultimate speci cation Caddy will need to act quickly.
Although this is the rst Black Edition to join the fourth- generation Caddy range, previous models have proved extremely popular with buyers. Like its predecessors, the
new Caddy Black Edition showcases Volkswagen’s range of equipment at an unbeatable price. Exterior highlights include Deep Black pearl e ect paint,
black roof rails, body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and handles, front fog lights with cornering lights, lowered suspension (by 27 mm) and sporty 17-inch Canyon two-tone Black and Silver alloy wheels.
Inside, the Caddy Black Edition features full carpeting, leather multi-function steering wheel, gearknob and gaiter, climatic air conditioning and heated windscreen. The extensive standard equipment list also includes cruise control, DAB+ radio and Driver Alert System.
Despite its generous speci cation list, which would normally add around £2,000
to the price of the standard Highline model, the new Caddy Black Edition commands a modest £800 premium over
the Highline. That represents a customer value gure of £1,200, making the Caddy Black Edition
exceptional value for money. The Caddy Black Edition
is equipped with a 2.0-litre
TDI 102 PS EU6 engine
and a ve-speed manual transmission. It delivers a ne balance of performance and e ciency and is equipped,
as all Caddy models are,
with Volkswagen’s suite of BlueMotion technologies. These include Start/Stop, Hill Hold Assist, regenerative braking
and low rolling resistance tyres. As a result, the Caddy Black Edition returns 60.1 mpg on the combined cycle and has CO2 emissions of 123 g/km.
And like all models in the Caddy range, the Black Edition delivers exceptional practicality for professional users. With a load cube capacity of 3.2 m3, maximum payload of 628 kg* and numerous storage areas in the cab area, the Black Edition is a trusty workhorse.
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Why choose Vindis Volkswagen?
We understand that no two businesses are the same, that’s why at Vindis Volkswagen we go that extra mile to suit your business needs. With over 5,000 vehicles delivered nationwide last year, and a storage facility that holds over 1,500 vehicles, you can be sure that we will efficiently look after any requirements you may have.
Our onsite Local Business Development Managers at Bedford, Cambridge and Huntingdon, can help provide a bespoke solution based on your individual needs, backed up by a service level agreement to offer a class leading service.
With Vindis Volkswagen you will benefit from:
• Retailer experience and support for your drivers
• The opportunity to take advantage of retailer offers
• One point of contact for the life of your vehicles
• Advice and support relevant to your business
• Stock vehicles available for ‘urgent’ requirements
• Processes to work alongside your existing funding solutions
We would love the opportunity to talk further regarding your fleet so please get in touch to find out more. We look forward to speaking with you.
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New Volkswagen Transporter
A BlueMotion version of the sixth-generation Transporter panel van is now available to order from Volkswagen Van Centres, adding impressive economy to the multi-award- winning van’s already long list of credentials.
The most frugal edition of the T6 short wheelbase panel van has at its heart the proven 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS Euro 6 common rail diesel engine. Even in standard Startline form with ve-speed manual gearbox, this van returned impressive economy and CO2 gures: 47.9 mpg and 153 g/ km. The BlueMotion model
is capable of returning 51.4 mpg on the combined cycle (a seven per cent improvement) and CO2 emissions reduced to 145 g/km.
In order to achieve these improvements, the new BlueMotion Transporter adds aerodynamically improved wheel spoilers and lowered suspension, modi ed gear ratios, low friction tyres, cruise control and a speed limiter
(to 62 mph) to the standard BlueMotion Technology modi cations which come as standard on all T6 models. These include Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems.
Volkswagen Transporter proves cream of the crop for dairy rm
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McQueens Dairies has placed an order for 80 Volkswagen Transporter dropside vans to help improve and strengthen
its delivery service across the country.
Established in 1995, McQueens Dairies is a well- established modern dairy company and the only industry player in the UK to have Volkswagen Transporter long wheelbase dropside vans (converted in Germany) to suit its requirements.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been chosen by McQueens Dairies as it has proved over the years to provide the best commercial vehicles along with great customer
service, allowing the dairy company to e ectively make deliveries to its residential and business customers across the UK.
Calum McQueen, Commercial Director at McQueens Dairies, said: “We couldn’t be happier about bringing in 80 Volkswagen Transporter dropside vans. They have proved time and time again to be the best commercial vehicle for our business.
“Having them speci cally converted for us in Germany demonstrates how committed we are in our long-term partnership with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. We know we will always get the best vehicle possible for the job.”


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Game-changing Ford Ecoblue Diesel stars at Hannover
The advanced all-new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine takes centre stage at the 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show, delivering improved cost of ownership and performance in Ford’s latest Transit and Transit Custom models.
The Ford EcoBlue engine powers every vehicle displayed on Ford’s Hannover stand, and provides commercial vehicle operators with fuel e ciency improved by up to 13 per cent compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre TDCi engine, with
CO2 emissions from 157g/
km, and delivers signi cant improvements in low-rpm torque for enhanced driveability.
“Ford’s EcoBlue engine is
a real diesel game changer, combining reduced cost of ownership with outstanding performance and cleaner emissions,” said Bernhard Mattes, Chairman, Ford of Germany. “As our sales growth shows, Ford already o ers
the most advanced line-up of commercial vehicles in Europe, and the all-new Ford EcoBlue engine takes it to a new level.”
All-new Ford EcoBlue diesel – cheaper to run, better to drive
The all-new 2.0-litre
Ford EcoBlue diesel uses a completely new architecture engineered to provide the next- generation of clean, e cient and re ned engines for future Ford
cars and commercial vehicles. The 2.0-litre engine has
been developed with the
latest turbocharging, fuel injection, combustion system, structural design and low- friction technologies to deliver signi cant improvements in fuel e ciency, performance and operating re nement, while delivering the outstanding durability and low cost-of- ownership demanded for a Transit power unit.
Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue engine is o ered in 105PS, 130PS and 170PS power ratings, each of which o ers increased power and torque compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre engine. Improved low-end pulling
power – with 20 per cent more torque at 1,250rpm – delivers more exible and responsive performance in everyday driving.
Lower running costs are
supported by signi cantly improved fuel e ciency.
Transit van models equipped with optional Auto-Start-Stop achieve CO2 emissionsfrom 174g/km and average fuel consumption from 42.8mpg – a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model.
Transit Custom vehicles tted with optional Auto-Start-Stop deliver CO2 emissionsfrom 157g/km with average fuel consumption from 46.3mpg
– 13 per cent down from the equivalent outgoing model.
Ford anticipates a fuel cost saving of up to £1,250 over 80,000 miles for the operator of a new 105PS Transit Custom van compared with the previous 100PS model.
Scheduled maintenance costs are also reduced,
with the extended variable service intervals of up to two years/36,000 miles o ering up to an additional 6,000 miles between services on both Transit and Transit Custom models, intervals that are not exceeded by any competitor.
The Ford EcoBlue diesel engine has been engineered
to meet Ford’s rigorous commercial vehicle durability standards, powering Transit vehicles through the equivalent of 3.4 million miles of punishing durability testing, including 250,000 miles of testing at
the hands of real-world Transit customers.
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