Racking & conversions

Fleet News Awards - Bri-Stor Systems Converter of the Year

Sustainability and innovation key for van converter Bri-Stor Systems

Fleet News Award winner follows record-setting year with a number of advanced products as it builds for the future.

Take steps to stop theft from - and of - vans

Theft of – and from – vans continues to be a significant problem, with estimates suggesting a light commercial vehicle is broken into or stolen every 12 minutes.

Racking & conversions 15 Oct

Is your vehicle livery sustainable?

Fleet livery is an often-overlooked element yet fundamental in establishing a genuinely environmentally-focused fleet.

Racking & conversions 30 Apr

Electric access platform ‘cuts CO2 and improves productivity’

Vehicle-mounted access platform manufacturer, Aldercote, has developed a self-charging hybrid electric system that can cut fleet emissions and costs.

Racking & conversions 18 Mar

Get your fleet fit for purpose with the right racking and conversions

The transformation of a standard van or truck into a ready-to-work vehicle involves countless decisions when it comes to racking and conversions.

Racking & conversions 5 Oct

Bott sets up regional network of converters

Bott is setting up a regional network of converters as it expands its business beyond the major corporates into the smaller fleet operations.

27 Apr

Renault Trucks expands Trafic Red line-up

Renault Trucks has expanded its line-up of Trafic Red models and now offers dropside, chiller and camper van specifications.

Renault Trucks UK 29 Mar

New manufacturing facility trebles VCS’s production capacity

VCS will invest more than £5 million in a new manufacturing facility for ambulances, police, and specialist vehicle conversions in Bradford this April.

22 Feb

Planning helps maximise return for fleets choosing electric, says Venson

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging businesses to maximise their BEV investment by ensuring the vehicles are fully-equipped for service.

26 Jan

ULEMCo completes first hydrogen and HVO dual-fuel conversion

Hydrogen fuel conversion firm ULEMCo has built its first dual-fuel vehicle that uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) instead of diesel.

hydrogen 14 Sep

ETRUX builds bespoke vans for Lagan Search and Rescue

ETRUX has built two bespoke vehicles for Lagan Search and Rescue, to be used during rescue operations.

12 Sep

JR Holland appoints Solomon Commercials to increase Slipstream fleet

JR Holland has appointed Solomon Commercials to deliver three new Mercedes 3.5 tonne Slipstream vehicles and four 7.2 tonne Ivecos.

20 Jul

New LCV conversion partner network launched by Alphabet

Alphabet (GB) has launched a new network of approved UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) conversion partners.

13 May

aerodynamic vehicles, Birchall Foodservice

Solomon Commercials provides aerodynamic vehicles

Solomon Commercials is providing Birchall Foodservice with a fleet of 33 of its Slipstream vehicles.

8 Mar

Lunaz unveils upcycled electric refuse truck

Classic car restoration and electric vehicle (EV) conversion specialist Lunaz is expanding into the commercial vehicle sector, with a launch of its upcycled refuse truck.

24 Feb

VW expands Caddy range with California camper

Volkswagen has launched the Caddy California, a ready-to-use camper conversion of its Caddy van.

Volkswagen Caddy 18 Feb

New electric Maxus eDeliver 9 welfare van is UK-first

VMS Fleet Management and Clarkes Vehicle Conversions have unveiled the new Maxus eDeliver 9 welfare van, which is available on the market.

16 Feb

Acklea new plastic-bodied tail-lift truck

Acklea extends plastic traffic management vehicle range

Acklea has extended its range of recyclable plastic-bodied 7.2t commercial vehicles with a new tail-lift model.

Enterprise Rent-a-car 14 Feb

Clarks Vehicle Conversions launches VW Crafter welfare vehicle

Clarks Vehicle Conversions has launched a new welfare vehicle based on the Volkswagen Crafter, to support mobile workforces.

19 Jan

VCS tops new NHS national framework for ambulance converters

VCS has achieved the highest combined score of all bidders in the new NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework Agreement for Ambulance and Specialist Vehicle Conversions.

Ambulance 18 Jan

Racking & conversions

Sustainability and innovation key for van converter Bri-Stor Systems

Take steps to stop theft from - and of - vans

Is your vehicle livery sustainable?

Electric access platform ‘cuts CO2 and improves productivity’

Get your fleet fit for purpose with the right racking and conversions

Bott sets up regional network of converters

Renault Trucks expands Trafic Red line-up

New manufacturing facility trebles VCS’s production capacity

Planning helps maximise return for fleets choosing electric, says Venson

ULEMCo completes first hydrogen and HVO dual-fuel conversion

ETRUX builds bespoke vans for Lagan Search and Rescue

JR Holland appoints Solomon Commercials to increase Slipstream fleet

New LCV conversion partner network launched by Alphabet

Solomon Commercials provides aerodynamic vehicles

Lunaz unveils upcycled electric refuse truck

VW expands Caddy range with California camper

New electric Maxus eDeliver 9 welfare van is UK-first

Acklea extends plastic traffic management vehicle range

Clarks Vehicle Conversions launches VW Crafter welfare vehicle

VCS tops new NHS national framework for ambulance converters

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Racking & conversions

Sustainability and innovation key for van converter Bri-Stor Systems

Take steps to stop theft from - and of - vans

Is your vehicle livery sustainable?

Electric access platform ‘cuts CO2 and improves productivity’

Get your fleet fit for purpose with the right racking and conversions

Bott sets up regional network of converters

Renault Trucks expands Trafic Red line-up

New manufacturing facility trebles VCS’s production capacity

Planning helps maximise return for fleets choosing electric, says Venson

ULEMCo completes first hydrogen and HVO dual-fuel conversion

ETRUX builds bespoke vans for Lagan Search and Rescue

JR Holland appoints Solomon Commercials to increase Slipstream fleet

New LCV conversion partner network launched by Alphabet

Solomon Commercials provides aerodynamic vehicles

Lunaz unveils upcycled electric refuse truck

VW expands Caddy range with California camper

New electric Maxus eDeliver 9 welfare van is UK-first

Acklea extends plastic traffic management vehicle range

Clarks Vehicle Conversions launches VW Crafter welfare vehicle

VCS tops new NHS national framework for ambulance converters

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

Four electric vehicle trends to watch out for

DfT endorses electric vehicle facts to combat misinformation