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4th January 2007, Page 16
4th January 2007
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

The appearance of more new models than at London Fashion Week means that buyers of heavy

vans have been spoilt for choice.

With virtually every van manufacturer giving its product a makeover ahead of the Euro-4 exhaust emissions legislation which came into force last October the heavy van market has seen more new product introduced in a 12 month period than in any previous year.

The new legislation doesn't appear to have stalled the market for new vehicles as has happened in the heavy truck sector and growth continues unabated.

As a result, the new van buyer is spoilt for choice with every conceivable operational need taken care of from long-haul express delivery through to 4x4 tippers.

The ubiquitousTransit continues to lead the market, particularly in the fleet sector. The new Ford best-seller, launched during the first half of 2006, was named International Truck of the Year 2007, but it was pressed hard for this award by the impressive new Sevel product from Fiat. Citroen and Peugeot and the exciting new Mercedes Sprinter.

With all of the above, and pretty much every other new van that's been launched in the previous 18 months, we've noticed a distinct focus on the driving environment,with car-style interiors and the sort of handling you would be more likely to expect on a family estate car.

All of which is undoubtedly very good news for van drivers and buyers alike.

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