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  Van drivers more susceptible to motoring convictions

  Recent research conducted by the AA motoring organisation into the behaviours of different groups of drivers has shown that van drivers are more than twice as likely as car drivers to receive a motoring conviction.

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  Record petrol prices to be scrutinised by OFT

  There is a long running mystery that car and commercial vehicle drivers would like to have cleared up sooner rather than later. It seems that petrol and diesel prices have reached record highs, despite the fact that oil prices are currently falling, and have been for some time. So why are reductions in the cost of raw materials not being passed onto motorists?

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  Transit Custom crowned ‘International Van of the Year’

  The Ford Transit Custom has driven away with the spoils at the Hannover Commercial Vehicle show, having been named ‘International Van of the Year’ by a 24-strong judging panel.

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  A closer look at China’s Great Wall Steed

  Despite the anticipated arrival of China’s vehicle manufacturers en masse, Great Wall’s Steed is one of the few to be introduced to the UK market, and we were luckily enough to be able to road test it.

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  Ford play it safe with the new Transit Custom

  The safety of light commercial vehicles is often overlooked in favour of performance, fuel efficiency and emissions; Ford however have made safety top priority with the new Transit Custom, building it heavily into the design of their new offering.

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  Revolutionary London cab is unveiled

  The future of London transport is set to change with the unveiling of the Nissan NV200, providing a vision of the next generation of London taxi cab.

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  Citroen Nemo makes big splash in city van market

  The much loved Citroen Nemo has made a big splash at the inaugural Trade Van Driver magazine awards, picking up first prize in the ‘best city van’ category.

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  The Freight Transport Association unveils two new courses

  The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has unveiled two new training courses aimed at increasing the ability of van and light commercial vehicle fleets to operate safely and legally. The Certificate of Excellence for Van Operators and the Certificate of Excellence for Passenger Van Operators are based on advice contained in the association’s Van Excellence Code, which was written using and advice from support the UK’s best van fleets.

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  Police officer in hot water over van sticker debacle

  A Metropolitan police officer has found himself in hot water after a sticker used for marketing purposes was placed on another force’s van.

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