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Ram announces pricing, MPG for ProMaster City
Ram Truck says it will price its all-new 2015 ProMaster City at just north of $24,000 in a cargo configuration, with the Ram ProMaster City Wagon coming in at just more than $25,000. “The new Ram ProMaster City enters the Class 1 market with a long list of customer-focused, best-in-class features, including the highest available payload and […]
November 13, 2014
Vocational
Got a cool looking fleet? Let’s see it.
If you spend a lot of money making sure your fleet trucks are attention grabbers, our sister site, CCJ, wants to hear from you. CCJ is currently accepting nominations for its annual Five Flashiest Fleets contest, and the contest is open to all fleets operating equipment that is at least as large as small vans and […]
November 12, 2014
Vocational
Analysis: Natural gas continues to grow, despite declining diesel prices
With the natural gas powered vehicle market seemingly stalled as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, ACT Research has released the results of its updated research on U.S. Natural Gas transportation fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.
November 12, 2014
Class 3-6
Westport launches new stocking program to cut customer wait times
Westport is launching a new stocking program that will see its natural gas vehicles available at select Ford dealerships across the United States.
November 7, 2014
Class 3-6
Ford Transit, Transit Connect being recalled
Ford has announced a safety recall for certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles in North America for fuel and vapor line routing issue. Approximately 27,600 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles in North America are being recalled for potentially incorrect fuel and vapor line routing. If the lines are routed incorrectly, they may rub together, possibly causing […]
November 5, 2014
Class 3-6
Ford will debut custom Transit vans at SEMA
The first-ever all-new 2015 Ford Transit custom vans will debut at the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week. Five Transit project vehicles were crafted to showcase the van’s toughness and flexibility for customers looking for a vehicle that can fit a variety of needs – from high-tech luxury limo to sport exhibitions to off-road adventure. […]
November 3, 2014
Vocational
TEST DRIVE: 2015 Sprinter 4X4
Cargo vans are seldom known for their off-road capabilities, but that might all be about to change. Early next year, Mercedes-Benz will introduce the industry’s first 4×4 commercial van to the company’s wildly popular Sprinter line. Since the four-wheel drive system isn’t active full-time, the company considers the van a 4×2 with 4×4 capabilities when […]
October 29, 2014
Class 3-6
Sprinter sales, marketshare growing
Commercial vans are among the fastest growing automotive segments in the U.S., and Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is among the leaders of the charge. Rob Moran, Sprinter’s Director of Corporate Communications, says global sales of the company’s commercial van are up 19 percent through September. Daimler, the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, says 270,144 vans were […]
October 28, 2014
Class 3-6
Lexani Andalucia: a Sprinter conversion for ‘business or pleasure’
Luxury coach customizer Lexani Motorcars this week rolled out its Andalucia – a beautiful Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion “offering the ultimate in relaxation while traveling for business or pleasure,” and perfect for a fall Fun Trucks Friday.
October 24, 2014
Class 3-6
Chevy’s new cargo van headed to dealers
Chevrolet says it began shipping its all-new 2015 City Express cargo van to dealerships Thursday. Chevrolet offers web tools onChevrolet.com that provides customization options for potential buyers of the van that carries a starting price of $22,950. “We understand our customers are often too busy to step away from the office to visit a dealership,” says Ed Peper, […]
October 23, 2014
Class 3-6
Mercedes-Benz to bring Sprinter van production to North America; US deliveries trail only Germany
To improve global efficiency, Mercedes-Benz will be bringing production of the next generation of its large van to North America, the company reported Tuesday.
October 22, 2014
Class 3-6
Studies Show Vehicle Wraps Have Strong Advertising Reach
Custom Vehicle Wraps Pay High Return On Investment Contractors are always looking for economical ways to advertise their services. One of the most effective methods, according to recent studies, is to use your vehicles as rolling signboards. That’s why vehicle wrap designers and suppliers, such as JMR Graphics, one of the leading designers and manufacturers […]
October 20, 2014
Class 3-6
CARB gives green light to hybrid-electric GM van conversions by XL Hybrids
The XL Hybrids XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System is on sale now in California for the first time, following CARB approval for aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered GM 2500 and 3500 vans, Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.
October 15, 2014
Class 3-6
Westport Transit Van demo program offers fleets real a world look at CNG performance
“Drive Now with CNG,” for fleets interested in the Westport WiNG Power System Ford Transit Van, is a free demonstration program designed to give the experience and benefits of operating on compressed natural gas.
October 15, 2014
Class 3-6
EPA report: Truck SUVs pace light-duty mpg gains over past 10 years
New vehicles achieved an all-time-high fuel economy in 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency reported Wednesday, coming in at an average of 24.1 miles per gallon – a 0.5 mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004.
October 9, 2014
Class 3-6
Ram van recalls: ProMaster for head restraints, Tradesman for airbags
Chrysler Group is recalling a pair of its commercial van lines over problems with passenger protection systems.
October 8, 2014
Class 3-6
DIY Transit Connect turned pickup project
Last week, after we featured the VW Tristar here on Fun Trucks Friday, the FTF staff got to thinking (always a bad idea): What if another van maker offered a pickup truck version of the platform?
October 3, 2014
Class 3-6
Nissan sets NV200 pricing at $20K
Nissan has announced U.S. pricing for its NV200 compact van, which is on sale now at more than 350 Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide. The NV200S can be had for $20,720 while the NV200 SV will set you back $21,710. Enhancements to the NV200 for the 2015 model year include the addition of new Rear […]
September 30, 2014
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