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Ford’s Vandemonium showcases plenty of talent amid segment dominance
The line-up read like a Who’s Who of the work truck industry: Knapheide, Ranger Design, Adrian Steel, Utilimaster, XL and so many others. Thirty-seven upfitters in all put their vans on display today at Ford’s Vandemonium event at the automaker’s headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. It was Ford’s way of paying tribute to vocational and recreational […]
September 24, 2018
Custom Ford Transit will make you look twice
I vividly remember Ford Econoline vans from years ago. Our family had one and it looked nothing like the Ford Transit van of today, especially one customized by MS-RT in the United Kingdom. With one foot in rally racing and the other in vehicle modifications, MS-RT is transforming these ordinary workhorses into head-turning rides. And […]
September 16, 2018
Mercedes-Benz Vans receives Amazon order for 20,000 new Sprinters at plant opening ceremony
After a $500 million investment and two years since breaking ground, Mercedes-Benz Vans officially opened its first North American Sprinter van production facility in North Charleston, S.C.. The new plant coincides with the launch of its all-new 2019 Mercedes- and Freightliner-branded models and currently employs 900 people. Company officials said that number will grow to […]
September 5, 2018
Vans
Texas fleet driver chases down & saves 94-year-old woman driving the wrong way on the highway
When your work takes you on the road a lot, you’ll see some interesting things. That’s definitely the case for Lubbock, Texas resident Thomas Prado who drives over 500 miles a day. Prado thought he had seen it all until he spotted a car driving the wrong way last Wednesday on Highway 183 in Stamford. […]
August 28, 2018
Vans
Nissan releases prices on 2019 NV200 compact van with 5-year/100K-mile warranty
Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo van, which is now on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP of $22,200. The NV200 Compact Cargo is offered in two grades, S and SV, along with a number of option packages that allow buyers to create the exact vehicle […]
August 26, 2018
Vans
GM recalling 2018 Chevy Express, GMC Savana over faulty tire pressure monitoring system
GM is recalling certain 2018 Chevy Express and GMC Savana vans for incorrectly calibrated tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The TPMS warning light on affected vehicles may illuminate when tire pressure reaches 37 PSI, not 41 PSI. “If the low tire pressure telltale is not illuminated at the correct tire pressure, the driver may have […]
August 12, 2018
Vans
Up to 75MPGe reported for Workhorse EV cargo van
Workhorse deployed the country’s first fleet of all-electric, zero-emission N-GEN cargo vans in April in San Francisco through a partnership with Ryder, who serves as the exclusive maintenance provider for Workhorse’s light- and medium-duty range-extended electric vehicle fleet in North America. To-date, the N-GEN – among the first commercial electric trucks to go through real-world trials in the U.S. – […]
July 30, 2018
Vans
Daimler splitting into three separate businesses
Given the global scope of its business and the technologies and trends that have put each under siege, Daimler announced Thursday it would split the company into three legally independent entities. Mercedes-Benz AG will serve as the company’s car and van division, Daimler Truck AG as the commercial truck and bus segment and Daimler Mobility AG will focus on […]
July 26, 2018
Vans
EZ STAK now offering pre-configured van body interiors
EZ STAK announced the release of four pre-configured van body interior packages to their product line. EZ STAK has made these packages available through upfitters and OEMs across the U.S., making it easier for the end user to select an interior workspace and have it completely upfitted and ready to go at the point of sale (Package […]
July 19, 2018
Vans
Van rides guard rail & narrowly avoides plunging to road below
Amazing video below shows a van riding a guard rail like a seasoned skateboarder. After being struck by another vehicle, the Mercedes Citan Sport ended up riding down the guard rail of an overpass in Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire, U.K. The rear-facing video was recorded by driving instructor Ian Stinchcombe who just happened to have a student […]
July 16, 2018
Vans
2019 Ram ProMaster 2500
Greater payload and towing capacities, fleet telematics, distinct grille badging and three new models top the list of changes for Ram’s 2019 ProMaster. Ram Commercial Manager David Sowers provided a tour recently of the brand’s latest workhorse during a media event at FCA’s proving grounds in Chelsea, Mich. “I’m pretty proud of the enhancements that […]
July 4, 2018
Vans
Cliff for clunkers: Alaskans run junk vehicles off a cliff for Fourth of July fun
While most places in the U.S. celebrate the Fourth of July by setting off fireworks, the folks in Glacier View, Alaska run old clunkers off a cliff. The vehicles, which range from pickups, to cars to vans, are drained of their anti-freeze and the glass removed before they’re set off on a spectacular cliff dive […]
July 2, 2018
Vans
Certain 2018 E-450 transit vans recalled for loose U-bolts
MORryde International is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened and could separate resulting in a loss of control and a possible crash. MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers. Dealers will […]
July 2, 2018
Vans
Ram announces changes & prices for 2019 ProMaster & ProMaster City vans
Ram announced today that it’s increased both payload and towing ratings for the 2019 Ram ProMaster. Ram has also updated the exterior of its popular ProMaster and ProMaster City vans. The most notable visual cues are the redesign of both vans’ front fascias now integrating the ‘RAM’ grille theme carried over from the pickup line. […]
June 27, 2018
Vans
Spartan chills Ford fleet event with its reefer 2019 Transit
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services recently revealed its refrigerated 2019 Ford Transit van in Washington, D.C. Spartan, which calls the van the industry’s most advanced temperature-controlled cargo van conversion, let attendees at the 2019 MY Ford Fleet Preview at FedEx Field get a closer look. “We’re committed to understanding our customer’s unique needs and delivery challenges. […]
June 25, 2018
Vans
Oregon fleet reporting substantial fuel savings, lower emissions with XL hybrid vans
Rogue Valley Transportation District in Oregon announced that six XL hybrid-electric (HEV) passenger vans that it recently acquired are already providing impressive fuel savings when compared to the fleet’s conventional vans. Rogue Valley reported that its XL Ford Transit vans are seeing more than a 25 percent increase in MPG over their conventional Transit vans. […]
June 20, 2018
Vans
Lightning Electric announces 150-mile electric Ford Transit
Lightning Systems recently announced that its electric Ford Transit product line will expand to include a 150-mile version. The Colorado-based company currently offers 50- and 100-mile variants. “The new 150-mile Lightning Electric Ford Transit provides an answer for our customers who need more range for longer cargo and shuttle routes,” said Lightning Systems CEO Tim […]
June 13, 2018
Vans
Ford’s self-driving delivery service with Postmates includes drivers
Ford announced today that it’s operating a self-driving delivery service with on-demand delivery platform Postmates which features actual drivers. Yes, you read that right. Research vehicles for Ford’s 70-plus business pilots in Miami and Miami Beach are designed to appear as self-driving, however, they are manually driven by experienced drivers. The focus of the company’s […]
June 11, 2018
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