Tag: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile manufacturer, founded in 1926. The brand is known for luxury vehicles, buses, coaches, and trucks.

Vauxhall vans, September 2016

Pick-ups driving LCV registration results

New LCV registration data for September 2016 has been published today by SMMT, with overall growth of 1.9% over the same month last year.
Mercedes-Benz Vision Van concept

Mercedes’ vision for the van delivery market

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new concept van and a broader strategic vision for the future of urban deliveries, dubbed adVANce.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Citan

LCV market soars to record heights in August

August saw the highest number of new LCV registrations for any month in 11 years, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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LCV registrations flat in July

Registration figures for vans and LCVs in July were flat, with a small decrease over the same month last year according to the latest data released today by SMMT.

Heavy haulers drive soaring van market

UK van sales are continuing to climb, driven by demand for the heaviest vehicles. Registrations of vans in the UK were up for the fifth successive month.

Premium add-ons for Mercedes Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching a special edition version of the Sprinter, which is being aimed firmly at retail customers.

Record May but van sales slowing

The UK’s van market posted its fourth consecutive month of growth in May, which was up 1.9 per cent on the same period in 2015.

Mercedes Sprints to 3 million sales

Mercedes has sold its three millionth Sprinter, 21 years after the model was launched. The three millionth example was handed over to Hymer.

UK van sales level off in February

Van sales in the UK have held steady in February, virtually matching those in the same month a year ago.

Mercedes offers Vito for city streets

Mercedes-Benz is launching a version of its Vito van that the brand says is focused directly on users working in city surroundings.

Mercedes’ Vito van is a Sport

Mercedes van dealers have begun taking orders for the new Vito Sport. The Sport has been a UK-specific member of the Vito range since 2009.

Mercedes Sprinter celebrates two decades

Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching a special edition version of its Sprinter van to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model going on sale.

Mercedes sticker aids van rescues

A sticker programme to assist emergency services has now been fully rolled out. The Rescue Assist sticker incorporates a QR code.

Van dealers enjoy record business

Rocketing UK van sales have driven a record half year for CV market. Van registrations for June climbed 16.4 per cent to 35,742 units.

Show offers Drive it chance to van users

Light CV users will get the chance to analyse the top models in one place in July. The DRIVEit@ event will be taking place at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground.

Engine and option updates for Citan

Mercedes-Benz is making changes to its Citan van and MPV range, focusing mainly on making the vehicles Euro 6 emissions compliant.

CV Show – specialists line up

The CV Show is about much more than the unveiling of new vans and trucks from major manufacturers. TheCarExpert checks out a few of the specialists.

CV Show – operators chill out

Visitors to the CV Show held this week at Birmingham’s NEC had plenty of space in which to chill out, by heading for the events Cool sector.

Mercedes picks up on growth area

Mercedes surprise the CV market with news that it is to launch a pickup. It has been described as the first such vehicle to be offered by a premium brand.

Mercedes Citan’s sporty spec strictly for UK

Van buyers are offered a version of the Mercedes Citan specific to the UK market. The Sport is a high-spec version of the small van with bespoke styling.

New Mercedes Vito three of a kind

ercedes-Benz will launch its latest Vito van at the CV show. The new Vito offers three lengths, three weight variants and five power options.

Mercedes offers rescuers the code

Mercedes-Benz has added a Rescue Assist Sticker to all of its vans designed to assist emergency services in an accident.

Mercedes launches new and more versatile Vito

Mercedes-Benz officially announce its new Vito, describing it as a ‘van for all’. It will be available as a mid-sized panel van, crew cab and Tourer.