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10/12/2009 Citroen is LCV scrappage champ
French manufacturer top of the charts for three months in a row.
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15/10/2009 Citroen Berlingo on show
Vans for the building and glazing sectors.
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08/10/2009 September success for Citroen
Good September figures for the French van manufacturer.
Figures released for LCV van sales in September have shown the Citroën is the favourite manufacturer among those buying a new van.
Last month one in ten vans sold were made by Citroën, meaning they had almost matched their figures from September 2008.
Achieving a total of 2,876 registrations the sales were split fairly equally between the Nemo, Dispatch and Relay models. However the Citroen Berlingo proved to be the motorists favourite, accounting for 49.7 percent of sales.
Robert Handyside, commercial vehicles operations manager, said: The September sales figures demonstrate that Citroen’s overall LCV package is ultra-competitive in today’s van market. Citroen has the UK’s most modern LCV range – with its associated fuel efficiency and emissions benefits – which puts the Company in an extremely strong position.”
In related van news, the Citroën Berlingo was named by the Institute of Transport Management’s LCV of the year according to a report on Easier.com. The Berlingo won the award after judges were impressed with its low CO2 emissions, its ultra-flexible passenger and load capacity, and its Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking system.
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30/09/2009 Van award for Citroen Berlingo
Berlingo Crew Van named as LCV of the year.
The Citroën Berlingo Crew Van has been named as the Institute of Transport Management’s (ITM) LCV of the year, reports Easier.com.
ITM named the Berlingo Crew Van as the winner after being impressed with its ultra-flexible passenger and load capacity combination. The sliding and folding rear seats mean it can be used as either a two-seater (with 1,805mm long, 3.35cu.m load compartment) or five-seater (1,320mm long, 2.4cu.m capacity load compartment) depending on load requirements.
The judges were also impressed with its low CO2 emissions and the inclusion of the Trafficmaster Smartnav and Trackstar a stolen vehicle tracking system which is unique in the LCV sector.
The van is regarded as excellent value for money and competitively priced and UK-registered business can fully reclaim the VAT.
Robert Handyside, Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager, said, “We are delighted that the Institute of Transport Management has recognised Citroen’s considerable environmental strengths and the merits of the brilliantly versatile Citroen Berlingo Crew Van with this prestigious award. No crew carrier of its type can offer such an extensive range of operator-friendly attributes with such unbeatable value-for-money.”
In related news, Lord Mandelson has announced that the UK’s scrappage scheme will receive a £100million lifeline to extend the project. The business secretary also announced that vans will now be eligible for the trade in discount when they reach eight years old.
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26/08/2009 Citroen achieves Benchmark
Fifty new vehicles for distributor.
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13/08/2009 Berlingo puts out fires in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service places order for 28 Citroen vans.
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04/08/2009 Citroen opens UK’s biggest fleet centre in Coventry
Citroën opens the UK’s biggest fleet centre.
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16/07/2009 Citroen launches third quarter promotion
LCV special offers programme.
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10/07/2009 New Berlingo with enhanced off-road capabilities
XTR+ is the only vehicle of its type in the sector.
Citroën has introduced the new Berlingo XTR+ van model, with new off-road capabilities that make it the only vehicle of its type in the sector.
Based on the L1 625 1.6HDi 90hp LX van model, the new XTR+ adds a sophisticated limited-slip differential; raised, heavy duty suspension and revised steering geometry; comprehensive under-body protection; and 15” steel wheels with Michelin Synchrone 4x4 195/65 R15 tyres.
With its two wheel drive configuration, the XTR+ offers greatly enhanced off-road capabilities without the higher prices, weight and running costs.
Citroen Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager Robert Handyside said: “The new Citroen Berlingo XTR+ van is designed and engineered to suit the demanding requirements of operators in the utilities, forestry, construction and agricultural sectors. These customers require a reasonable degree of off-road capability from their light vans.”
Meanwhile, the economic outlook remains tough for vans and trucks, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New van and truck registrations were down 41.2 per cent in June, a major 34.8 per cent drop.
SMMT Chief Executive Paul Everitt said: “The commercial vehicle market continues to reflect the very difficult conditions facing business buyers, particularly those in the freight transport and construction sectors.”
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25/06/2009 Most secure vans honoured by insurance industry
Security awards honour vans for the first time.
Leading van models were honoured at the annual British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards for the first time.
The awards, established in 2004 to recognise manufacturers of the most secure vehicles and raise consumer awareness, now include five van categories: microvan, light van, heavy van, pick-up and 4x4.
This year’s LCV winners included the Peugeot 207 in the Light Van category and the Renault Trafic in the Heavy Van category. Meanwhile, the Mitsubishi L200 was judged to be the most secure pick-up and the Citroen C-Crosser Enterprise the most secure 4x4 van. Citroen also scooped an award for manufacturer of the most secure vans.
Gary Savage, Managing Director of Citroën UK Ltd, said: "Citroën's unrivalled success at these prestigious awards is a fantastic acknowledgement of our efforts in producing some of the safest and most secure vehicles on the market today."
Large vans – those weighing between 3,000kg and 3,500kg – had the lowest MOT pass rate of any vehicle on Britain’s roads in 2007-8 - almost ten per cent higher than cars and small vans.
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