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Welcome to the Commercial Motor Truck & Van Buyers Guide 2006, our comprehensive review of the commercial vehicles on offer in all sectors. Whether its a new van, pickup or truck you're in the market for over the coming pages you'll find a model-by-model review of the options open to you, highlighting some of the areas we think you need to be aware of, planned new model updates. plus our verdict on which are the leading performers in their sector.
There was a flurry of activity in the heavy truck sector in particular in 2005 with new and updated model tractor units from Renault, Volvo, Scania and Daf. In the mid-range, MAN's TGL, recently elected International Truck of the Year 2006, the lsuzu NPR and Mitsubishi Canter have been the significant new arrivals, while in the light sector Fat's Doble. the International Van of the Year 2006, and an enhanced version of the lveco Daily have joined the ranks.
2006 looks like being an equally busy year, with new models planned from all the major truck and van manufacturers. Due to a number of significant legislative changes planned for 2006smart card digital tachographs for 3.5t-plus vehicles and Euro-4 exhaust emissions the commercial vehicle buyer will be under extreme pressure to make the most effective decision. To avoid getting caught out due to lack of vehicle availability or being hit by price rises, the buying strategy will need to be carefully planned. The Commercial Motor Truck & Van Buyers' Guide, in combination with a regular weekly copy of Commercial Motor, will ensure you're up to speed with everything that will affect your purchase planning in the year ahead.