Electel Blogspot

A quartet of electric vans from the PSA Group have been selected as the International Van of the Year 2021 by a jury from 24 countries, writes Brian Byrne . They are the Peugeot e-Expert, Citroën ë-Dispatch (the Jumpy nameplate used in Europe), Opel Vivaro-e, and Vauxhall Vivaro-e. They have a range of up to 330kms in their extended range versions, which was a significant factor in their win. The vans are designed around the EMP2 multi- energy platform to offer zero emission mobility for the passenger car as well as LCV markets. The electric vans are due in Ireland during the first half of 2021.  

Buyers of Volkswagen commercial vehicles can now design their own decals and signage and have them ready to put on their new vans, thangs to an Irish company, Rocksteady, writes Brian Byrne . Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland has teamed up with Rocksteady, which means the decals and company logos can already be applied to new vans coming out of the showroom. "The software cuts out all the middle men, delivering better quality signs, in less time, at a lower cost," says Rocksteady CEO Brian Kane. "This exciting new accessory will allow for a one stop shop for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles customers." Pricing from €275 including VAT for the Caddy.  

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 25 years of its Sprinter van known for its flexibility, robustness and economy, writes Trish Whelan . It competes in the large 3.0 - 5.5 tonne van segment and is the carrier of choice amongst leading fleet operators here and in more than 130 countries worldwide. Some four million units have been sold worldwide. Sprinter continues to be regarded as the workhorse of the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles fleet, an all-rounder for the business sector with its new levels of intelligent connectivity, superior comfort and, for the first time, front wheel drive to the market. Features include a new networked, online connectivity system that gives operators comprehensive fleet control - Mercedes PRO Connect and new MBUX multimedia system improve the process of fleet management in multi vehicle, or small company fleets, monitoring functions that include vehicle operation and supervision fleet communication, maintenance management and a digital driver’s logbook. Merce...

The M50 Truck & Van Centre in Dublin has joined the FUSO sales and aftersales dealer operating in the local market, writes Brian Byrne . M50 Truck & Van Centre was established in 1947 and has over 70 years’ experience in the automotive industry. FUSO Ireland is part of Frank Keane Holdings and has been the exclusive importer and distributor of Canter trucks in Ireland since 1984.