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Ford recalling 300K Transits and 168K F-150s
Ford is once again recalling 2015-2017 Ford Transit vans to repair an ongoing driveshaft coupling issue. The latest recall affects 293,558 vehicles in the U.S. and federal territories, 22,960 in Canada and 2,744 in Mexico. In affected vehicles, the driveshaft flexible coupling may crack with increasing mileage, resulting in driveline noise and vibration. Continued driving […]
November 20, 2019
Better mpg, better wear protection & more with new GF-6 oil standards
They’ve been several years in the making which has the American Petroleum Institute a little on edge but ultimately content with the results. API announced that after seven years of development and testing, the long-anticipated new gas engine oil standards of ILSAC GF-6A, GF-6B and API SP had been approved and would be available for […]
October 23, 2019
Hellwig launches rear sway bar for 2019 Mercedes Sprinter 3500
Hellwig Products has released an upgraded rear sway bar for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 that’s designed to improve handling dynamics and driver control during daily commuting, towing and hauling. “While the new Sprinter is very capable, it comes equipped from the factory with undersized sway bars, causing the van to have decreased steering control […]
October 8, 2019
Vans
Amazon places historic electric van order with Rivian
As part of its goal to meet stringent climate requirements in the Paris Agreement ten years early, Amazon has inked a deal with EV start-up Rivian to buy 100,000 electric vans. Amazon’s historic purchase, the largest ever for electric delivery vans, follows their $700 million investment in Rivian in February. Amazon’s latest investment of $440 […]
September 25, 2019
Vans
Ford & SEA Electric building electric F-59
SEA Electric announced that its first electric Ford F-59 van is in production at Ford’s Detroit Chassis Plant in Detroit. The F-59 EV chassis will be paired up with a Morgan Olson Walk-in Van body and is expected to go to work with a leading package delivery company this fall in the greater Detroit area. “This […]
September 10, 2019
Vans
Ford nixes diesel and one wheelbase for 2019 Transit Connect
Ford has dropped the diesel option and one of its wheelbases for its 2019 Ford Transit Connect. Last year, Ford announced the van would be available with a gasoline-fueled 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine, a 2.5-liter inline four gaseous prep package and a 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel. Lackluster demand, however, led to changes. “Ford Motor Company no […]
July 17, 2019
Vans
Sink hole swallows company van
Calling the boss after the company vehicle has been in an accident is never easy, especially after it’s fallen into a sink hole on the Fourth of July. We can only imagine the conversation. “Come again?” “I said the van was swallowed by a sink hole.” “Are you serious?” “Yes, it’s at the bottom of […]
July 10, 2019
Vans
Boxbot partners with parcel company OnTrac to test autonomous deliveries
Parcel logistics company OnTrac on Thursday announced a partnership with last-mile logistics and automation startup Boxbot to test a new autonomous delivery system. Founded by veteran Tesla and Uber engineers Austin Oehlerking and Mark Godwin, Boxbot allows recipients to schedule delivery at a time of their choosing. When Boxbot’s autonomous vehicle arrives, customers receive a text […]
June 6, 2019
Vans
Lightning unveils faster, longer range electric Ford Transit 350HD
Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero emission drivetrains for commercial fleets, today announced the introduction of a longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD. Thanks to new thermally-managed lithium nickel manganese cobalt […]
May 21, 2019
Vans
Seat cushion recall for Ford Transit, Transit Connect & Ram ProMaster
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Ram ProMaster vans modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in […]
May 7, 2019
Vans
Defective seat leads to Ford, Ram van recall
Certain 2016-2018 Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats are being recalled because of a seat defect. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or […]
May 5, 2019
Vans
XL delivers largest fleet of hybrid vans in California history
XL announced the largest single hybrid van deployment in California history today. California Vanpool Authority (CalVans) received 154 hybrid GMC Savana passenger vans upfit with XL’s driveline hybrid technology. CalVans expects its new vans to deliver a 25 percent increase in fuel economy over its standard gasoline-powered fleet vehicles, saving money on fuel costs while […]
March 21, 2019
Vans
Ford adding new options, AWD to Transit lineup
When Ford debuted debut its Transit van five years ago, it rocketed to the top of the best-selling commercial van list. Tuesday night, at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, the Detroit automaker debuted several new tech and performance features in hopes of keeping it there. Ford’s smaller Transit Connect kicked off the company’s commercial […]
March 5, 2019
Vans
Ford’s new upfit website is designed to save time & money
Ford’s latest website is designed to save time and money for truck and van upfitting. Fordupfits.com focuses on commercial, recreational and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Businesses that certify their company on the site by entering their phone number will get a free mug and be eligible to receive upfit incentives. The site also offers email notifications […]
February 15, 2019
Vans
USPS van catches fire and rolls down hill
A U.S. postal van caught fire after the driver reportedly squealed his tires for several minutes in an attempt to drive up an ice-covered road in Kansas City, Kansas. No one was injured and amazingly no other property was damaged after the Grumman LLV caught fire, rolled backwards down a road and came to a […]
January 28, 2019
Vans
BMW i3 batteries will power Motiv’s all-electric trucks, vans and buses
Motiv Power Systems (Motiv) announced today a supply agreement with BMW to integrate the automaker’s proven i3 lithium-ion battery packs into its EPIC chassis for the production of all-electric commercial trucks, vans and buses. BMW AG, which became a leader in vehicle electrification with its all-electric i3 passenger cars, will be providing Motiv with its latest, third […]
January 24, 2019
Vans
Work Truck Solutions launches VanBuilder to help improve commercial van shopping & selling amid the growing segment
After tracking the rise of work vans in the fleet and commercial industry, Work Truck Solutions, the company that brings commercial vehicle dealers and buyers together through a solutions packed website, recently launched a new addition to their site dubbed VanBuilder. Tailored specifically to sell more vans through a dealership’s website, VanBuilder helps online shoppers […]
January 16, 2019
Vans
Ford, VW announce partnership to build commercial vans & trucks
Volkswagen and Ford announced today a partnership to build commercial vans and medium-duty trucks to meet anticipated growth in those segments. In addition, Volkswagen and Ford will look into collaborating on autonomous vehicles, mobility services and electric vehicles and have already started to explore opportunities, according to Ford. The announcement follows VW’s nod to electric […]
January 15, 2019
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