Aperto Networks’ PacketMax Solution Certified for Republic of Ukraine’s 5 GHZ Band
Aperto® Networks announced that its 5 GHz WiMAX solution has been certified for use in the Republic of Ukraine. This certification applies to the entire line of award-winning WiMAX Forum Certified PacketMAX® base stations, including the PM 5000 macro base station and the PM 3000 micro base station, as well as the PM 3xx series [...]
Aperto® Networks announced that its 5 GHz WiMAX solution has been certified for use in the Republic of Ukraine. This certification applies to the entire line of award-winning WiMAX Forum Certified PacketMAX® base stations, including the PM 5000 macro base station and the PM 3000 micro base station, as well as the PM 3xx series and PM 1xx series of subscriber units. (more…)
Tango Telecom’s SMS Advertising Solution Unveiled at Global Messaging Congress in Cannes
Tango Telecom has announced the launch of its revolutionary SMS Advertising platform, iAX™ SMS Advertising, at the Global Messaging Congress 2008 in Cannes. Built on the proven iAX™ Platform, iAX™ SMS Advertising is designed to deliver targeted and relevant SMS advertising to mobile subscribers in a variety of ways such as via peer to peer messaging [...]
Tango Telecom has announced the launch of its revolutionary SMS Advertising platform, iAX™ SMS Advertising, at the Global Messaging Congress 2008 in Cannes.
Built on the proven iAX™ Platform, iAX™ SMS Advertising is designed to deliver targeted and relevant SMS advertising to mobile subscribers in a variety of ways such as via peer to peer messaging or inserted in sponsored SMS delivery reports. The solution also provides detailed reporting and tracking for operators and advertisers as well as advanced opt-in and opt-out functionality for subscribers. (more…)
Intec Increases Presence in Venezuelan Market with Purchase of Interconnect by GSM Operator Digitel
Intec announced it signed a contract with Corporación Digitel, the leading GSM operator in Venezuela, for their Interconnect solution suite. Currently being installed, the solution includes interconnect billing, automated reconciliation, and duplicate record detection.
Intec announced it signed a contract with Corporación Digitel, the leading GSM operator in Venezuela, for their Interconnect solution suite. Currently being installed, the solution includes interconnect billing, automated reconciliation, and duplicate record detection. (more…)
ESKADENIA Software and Huawei Technologies Signed a Co-operation Agreement
On Monday 5 May 2008, Jordanian ESKADENIA Software and Huawei Technologies announced their co-operation agreement to conclude common business activities for each other’s Telecom and software products in the Middle East and Africa.
On Monday 5 May 2008, Jordanian ESKADENIA Software and Huawei Technologies announced their co-operation agreement to conclude common business activities for each other’s Telecom and software products in the Middle East and Africa. (more…)
Subex and Accenture Selected by Telecom Argentina to Ensure Delivery of Next-Generation Services
Subex Ltd and Accenture have implemented the first phase of a multi-technology activation solution for Telecom Argentina. The solution will help ensure IP services dominance, enable rapid delivery of Ethernet-based services and accelerate growth in broadband. Leveraging Subex’s Service Fulfillment platform, the three-phase, multi-million dollar project is the main component of an ambitious transformation strategy being [...]
Subex Ltd and Accenture have implemented the first phase of a multi-technology activation solution for Telecom Argentina.
The solution will help ensure IP services dominance, enable rapid delivery of Ethernet-based services and accelerate growth in broadband. Leveraging Subex’s Service Fulfillment platform, the three-phase, multi-million dollar project is the main component of an ambitious transformation strategy being undertaken by Telecom Argentina. The first phase, which went live in April 2007, provides Telecom Argentina flow-through provisioning of their IP-VPN services and facilitates the assurance processes. (more…)
Tribold Expects A Busy TM Forum Management World 2008
Exhibiting, speaking, demonstrating, and firm on an award’s short list The TM Forum Management World event has grown over recent years to become the must attend event for the BSS/OSS industry. Similarly, Tribold has increased its activity at the event. This event will be held May 18th-22nd in Nice, France. Tribold will be exhibiting, both speaking [...]
Exhibiting, speaking, demonstrating, and firm on an award’s short list
The TM Forum Management World event has grown over recent years to become the must attend event for the BSS/OSS industry. Similarly, Tribold has increased its activity at the event. This event will be held May 18th-22nd in Nice, France. Tribold will be exhibiting, both speaking at and chairing conference sessions, participating in Catalyst Program demonstrations, and waiting with anticipation for the results of the TM Forum Excellence Awards. (more…)
Cypress Communications’ Hosted VoIP Solution Selected by Octapharma USA
Cypress Communications’ solution selected for its cost advantage and mobility capabilities Octapharma, a worldwide pharmaceutical company that makes life-saving drugs derived from plasma, selected Cypress Communications’ for its new USA headquarters because of the solution’s mobility capabilities and cost advantage over upgrading their current premises-based system.
Cypress Communications’ solution selected for its cost advantage and mobility capabilities
Octapharma, a worldwide pharmaceutical company that makes life-saving drugs derived from plasma, selected Cypress Communications’ for its new USA headquarters because of the solution’s mobility capabilities and cost advantage over upgrading their current premises-based system. (more…)
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Volkswagen To Introduce BlueMotion Caddy
Volkswagen is to expand its low-carbon dioxide (CO2) BlueMotion brand to its commercial vehicle range with the introduction of a Caddy BlueMotion, according to a WhatVan? report on 1 May. A Caddy BlueMotion concept was shown at the recent British Commercial Vehicle Show, based on the Caddy Life, the MPV derivative. According to the report, the [...]
Volkswagen is to expand its low-carbon dioxide (CO2) BlueMotion brand to its commercial vehicle range with the introduction of a Caddy BlueMotion, according to a WhatVan? report on 1 May.
A Caddy BlueMotion concept was shown at the recent British Commercial Vehicle Show, based on the Caddy Life, the MPV derivative. According to the report, the Caddy Bluemotion will be in production by the end of the year.
It will be powered by a re-tuned version of the 1.9TDI engine and as well as a reduction in CO2 emissions it also promises improved fuel consumption.
The current Caddy was designed as a van, rather than using the front-end of a car. It features a choice of two diesel engines, the 2.0-litre SDI normally-aspirated unit that produces 69bhp (51kW) and the 1.9-litre TDI that developes104 bhp (76kW). The engines use unit-injection rather than common rail.
Asymmetrically split rear doors give access to the 3.2 cubic metre load bay and an option of one or two sliding side doors. Payload capacity is 815kg and the ability to tow a braked trailer increases total load capacity to 1,400kg.
This article was taken from: Automotive World
Mercedes Sprinter Van With Natural-Gas Drive
Mercedes is offering the new Sprinter transporter with natural-gas drive, with operating costs 30 per cent lower than comparable diesel-engined versions, the manufacturer has announced. Fitted with bivalent drive the Sprinter NGT, has a four-cylinder unit with a displacement of 1.8 litres, developing 115 kW/156 hp. The driver can switch between gas and petrol-drive by [...]
Mercedes is offering the new Sprinter transporter with natural-gas drive, with operating costs 30 per cent lower than comparable diesel-engined versions, the manufacturer has announced.
Fitted with bivalent drive the Sprinter NGT, has a four-cylinder unit with a displacement of 1.8 litres, developing 115 kW/156 hp.
The driver can switch between gas and petrol-drive by pressing a button to the left of the ignition lock. An indicator lamp comes on when in natural-gas mode. A display in the cockpit also lets the driver know how much gas is left in the tank.
The gas tanks are installed under the floor to save space and avoid restricting the cargo load. The 3.5-tonne Sprinter can accommodate up to six tanks holding a maximum of 46 kg or a volume of 294 litres. The range using both modes is listed at 1,200 kilometres.
This article was taken from: Top News
Kangoo Scoops Best Light Van Award
Even in its final year of production, Renault’s Kangoo Van continues to attract admirers, none more so than Professional Van & Light Truck magazine, which has recently named it Best Light Van at its 2008 Awards. Picking up from where its big brother, Trafic, left off last year where it walked away with the Standard Panel [...]
Even in its final year of production, Renault’s Kangoo Van continues to attract admirers, none more so than Professional Van & Light Truck magazine, which has recently named it Best Light Van at its 2008 Awards.
Picking up from where its big brother, Trafic, left off last year where it walked away with the Standard Panel Van gong, Kangoo’s win is even more remarkable given that its successor has only just taken its first UK bow at the CV Show at the NEC, Birmingham.
Commenting on Kangoo’s win, Professional Van & Light Truck’s Publisher, Tim Campbell, said: “The Kangoo performed very well in this closely fought category and I’m sure Renault are hoping the new Kangoo will follow in the same footsteps to success.”
After receiving the latest industry acknowledgement for its high-selling range, Renault UK’s LCV Brand Manager, Louise O’Sullivan, said, “Since its launch we’ve sold more than 1.4 million Kangoos and it continues to lead the European compact van sector, so we’re delighted that even in its twilight period, the judges have recognised its abilities. Throughout this year’s CV Show, New Kangoo Van attracted a lot of interest and favourable comments from prospective UK buyers, so we’re looking forward to seeing it emulate the same levels of success when it goes on sale later this year. With the new version’s unprecedented levels of comfort, practicality and quality, we’ll be keen to see it not just hold onto the same title at next year’s awards, but go one better by winning the Van of the Year award too.”
This article was taken from: TNNTachomaster
Astravan Wins Again!
Named best car-derived van at the acclaimed Professional Van and Light Truck Awards, the British-built Astravan, made at GM’s Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, added yet more silverware to the Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles trophy cabinet, which has clocked up over 25 industry awards since 2001. Astravan’s latest award brings yet more success for the model, which [...]
Named best car-derived van at the acclaimed Professional Van and Light Truck Awards, the British-built Astravan, made at GM’s Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, added yet more silverware to the Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles trophy cabinet, which has clocked up over 25 industry awards since 2001.
Astravan’s latest award brings yet more success for the model, which has already been commended in the Commercial Motor Tester’s Choice awards 2007 as well as being given the coveted What Van? Editor’s Choice accolade the previous year.
PV<’s judges singled the Astravan out as having ‘better load capacity and payload than anything else in the category’ as well as remarking on its driver appeal.
The magazine’s publisher, Tim Campbell, said: “From over 90 vans assessed, the Astravan excelled among its rivals for its all-round ability and larger than average size, making it a very worthy winner.”
The news comes as Vauxhall marks the annual Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham with one of the biggest stands at the event, exhibiting three new concept models as well as the Movano Luton, its latest addition to a comprehensive range of core conversions.
Astravan production accounts for well over 12,000 vehicles a year from the Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, home of the five-door Astra hatchback. It is a significant contributor to GM’s position as the UK’s biggest producer of commercial vehicles, with more than 100,000 LCVs built in the UK in 2007 at both the Astravan plant and the GMM Luton facility, which makes Vivaro-type vans for all European markets.
In 2007, Vauxhall achieved a record number of commercial vehicle sales in the UK, with over 53,000 vans sold to customers. Of those, more than 30,000 were built in the UK.
This article was taken from: Easier Motoring
New Citroen Berlingo – World Premiere At CV Show
Citroen’s new Berlingo range makes its world debut at the 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show – and will go on UK sale on 5 June. The all-new Berlingo is set to make a major impact in the light commercial vehicle market. It takes over from its predecessor, which was one of Europe’s most successful light commercial [...]
Citroen’s new Berlingo range makes its world debut at the 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show – and will go on UK sale on 5 June. The all-new Berlingo is set to make a major impact in the light commercial vehicle market. It takes over from its predecessor, which was one of Europe’s most successful light commercial vehicles, with over 800,000 Berlingo vans sold worldwide. With its proven pedigree, the new Berlingo is a giant step forward for the high-cube van sector.
Robert Handyside, Citroen’s commercial vehicle operations manager, comments, “The original Berlingo pioneered the high-cube van sector. The fantastic new Berlingo retains all the successful key ingredients of its predecessor, which were valued by discerning van customers and builds upon these to redefine the benchmark in this all-important sector. Citroen has worked closely with business operators throughout Europe to ensure that the new Berlingo provides the optimum combination of load carrying efficiency, driver/passenger comfort and safety, performance and economy.”
To meet business demands for greater efficiency, better performance and lower running costs, Citroen has developed the new Berlingo to deliver more. It has greater carrying capacity, thanks to its larger load compartment and higher payload capability, has even higher standards of driver/passenger safety and comfort, including optional Extenso® three seat capability and delivers optimum performance and economy with low running costs.
To provide the key benefits of flexibility and versatility, new Berlingo is available with two trim levels, three engines and two vehicle lengths in an 11-model range (which includes a unique platform cab model) and is available with Citroen’s optional Extenso® modular cabin. With this option, new Berlingo has the ability to transport loads of 3 metres or more long dependent on model or occasionally carry up to three people. Maximum Berlingo payloads rise to 850kg and the larger of the two new Berlingo models has a load compartment volume of 3.7cu.m (4.1cu.m with Extenso® option).
Robert Handyside continues, “New Berlingo offers a unique range of benefits in the high-cube van sector. It leads the way with two or three seat capability, a first in this sector, along with an ultra-flexible load compartment configuration, high levels of comfort and safety and the availability of a unique platform cab. We fully expect new Berlingo to be another major success and fully complement its predecessor, which now continues as Berlingo First.”
New Berlingo – bigger and better load carrying efficiency
Two versions (L1 and L2) of the new Berlingo will be available in the UK (full range and pricing details are at the end of this release). Both models share a common 2728mm wheelbase. The larger L2 version of the Berlingo has a 248mm longer rear overhang. Compared with the original Berlingo, the L1 model is 240mm longer at 4380mm overall length and 80mm wider, with a wheelbase that is 350mm longer.
These increased overall dimensions result in the new Berlingo L1 having a load compartment volume of 3.3cu.m, while the L2 model has a 3.7cu.m capacity load compartment (the original Berlingo had a load compartment volume of 3.0cu.m). Payloads have also increased from the 600kg or 800kg of the original Berlingo. The new Berlingo L1 is available in 625 or 850kg payload capacities, while the L2 version has a 750kg payload.
Two ISO pallets can be carried in either version of the new Berlingo van, thanks to a load compartment length of 1800mm for the L1 or 2050mm for the L2. Width between wheelarches is an impressive 1229mm while the maximum width of the load compartment at 1620mm is outstanding in this category.
Citroen will offer the new Berlingo with a wide range of load compartment door options including single or twin sliding side load doors. As standard, new Berlingo has unglazed twin hinged rear doors with glazed rear doors as an option. The twin rear doors are an asymmetric design, split 60/40. Both open out to 177 degrees, to enable the new Berlingo to back right up to a loading bay. A further access choice available with the twin rear doors is the optional availability of a hinged roof flap. This enables ladders or other long items to be carried in the new Berlingo, with both the rear doors shut, where safe to do so.
The new Berlingo’s load carrying versatility is further enhanced with Citroen’s innovative modular Extenso® cabin option. This provides the ability to seat a driver and two passengers, thanks to a middle seat for occasional use. With the Extenso® cabin option the outer passenger seat can be folded away to enable loads of 3.0m or more long dependent on model to be carried.
The outer passenger seat can also be configured so that its seat cushion can be raised vertically against the seat back, to enable tall items to be carried on the cab floor next to the driver. With the Extenso® cabin, the load space of new Berlingo is increased by 0.4cu.m to give a total load volume of 3.7cu.m for the L1 and 4.1cu.m for the L2 model.
In two-seater format the passenger seat back folds flat onto the seat squab to provide a load carrying platform for longer lengths. At the rear of the vehicle the load sill height of the new Berlingo ranges from 584mm for the 625kg payload L1 to 612mm for the L2.
Internally new Berlingo’s load compartment is fully panelled to the waist rail to prevent damage. The standard load compartment specification includes a 12V socket and a rechargeable torch, which doubles as the load compartment light or a portable light and a ladder frame bulkhead behind the driver.
New Berlingo is offered with a wide range of bulkhead options including a choice of a removable half height steel bulkhead, which can be specified with or without a removable panel and in either instance there is the further option of a mesh upper bulkhead section.
New Berlingo – modern, but practical styling
The new Berlingo combines style and practicality – but the stylish exterior has not compromised its practicality in a demanding working environment. Thus, new Berlingo’s contemporary looks include a large glass area for excellent visibility and the large cabin doors ensure ease of access.
The overall shape of new Berlingo has also been designed to achieve good aerodynamic characteristics with resultant low noise levels at cruise speed. Other practical features of the design include robust bumpers and generous side impact protection – with rear lights and headlights positioned to avoid minor impact damage.
New Berlingo – designed for crew safety and comfort
New Berlingo, like its predecessor, majors on comfort, safety and convenience, with a working environment which combines both style and practicality. Thus, new Berlingo has a light and airy cabin which makes full use of stylish but hard wearing materials, including fabric-lined door trims and in-cab carpeted flooring. The option of a removable, washable PVC load compartment mat is also available.
Considerable effort has been made within the new Berlingo to provide the driver with a proper office on wheels. In two seater format the passenger seat can be folded down to give a flat writing surface, complete with two cup holders.
New Berlingos fitted with the Extenso® cabin option also provide a desk function, as the central seat folds flat to form a writing surface, complete with a document retaining strap. In addition the Extenso® centre seat houses a 7.6 litre secure storage bin to conceal valuables from passers-by.
Storage space is an area where new Berlingo’s cabin excels. A combination of a passenger side glove box, a glove box behind the steering wheel, over-windscreen storage, large door pockets, a central console and additional driver’s seat storage provide a total in-cab storage space of up to 61 litres.
The dashboard of the new Berlingo has been designed to provide a premium quality feel and appearance – and all controls, including the dashboard mounted gear lever, are within easy reach. In addition all new Berlingo models incorporate an airbag as standard and the steering wheel is adjustable for height and reach. Both driver and passenger(s) are provided with comfortable, hard wearing/easy clean cloth faced seats. In addition, the driver’s seat has the benefit of height adjustment and an arm rest.
The benefits of new Berlingo’s aerodynamic design and resulting low wind noise levels are complemented by extensive internal noise reduction measures. Low cabin noise levels are achieved with effective acoustic encapsulation of the engine and the under-floor body pan is specially coated to reduce road noise and protect the vehicle body structure from stone chipping. In addition, the new Berlingo interior also boasts a wide range of noise-absorbent acoustic materials applied to dash, roof and other interior surfaces.
Standard equipment on all Berlingos includes a trip computer, central locking, electric front windows and internally adjustable door mirrors. The already high level of standard trim is further augmented in new Berlingo LX models with remote central locking, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and an external temperature sensor. Standard audio equipment includes a stereo radio/CD player on all models.
A wide range of competitively priced options is available for the new Berlingo including a Bluetooth hands-free phone kit, rear parking sensors, a visibility pack which includes automatic rain sensitive wipers, automatic actuation of headlights and a heat reflecting windscreen. Passenger, side and lateral airbags are also optionally available, as is air conditioning, cruise control, tyre pressure sensors, ESP and ASR.
New Berlingo – platform cab convertibility
The original Berlingo range included a unique and successful platform cab model. This configuration is continued in the new Berlingo range with a 1,000kg body-payload platform cab which is available to suit mini-motorcaravan, pickup, temperature controlled bodywork and other specialist body applications.
To provide an easy and fully compliant match for the new Berlingo’s advanced CAN electronics system, the platform cab includes a Coachbuilder Transformation Box (CTB). This allows body-builders to connect the body electrics up to the new Berlingo’s main electrical circuit without adversely affecting the integrity of the system. An added bonus is the significantly reduced size of wiring bundles and improved overall reliability. The CTB is also optionally available for Berlingo vans destined to be converted for wheelchair transport and other specialist applications.
New Berlingo – the optimum combination of ride and handling
Many operational benefits of the new Berlingo stem from its state-of-the-art platform. This includes a sophisticated suspension package to provide the new Berlingo with the highest standards of ride and handling and the associated safety and cost benefits of ultra-modern running gear.
Front suspension is by means of MacPherson-type struts, with lower wishbones and an anti-roll bar. At the rear new Berlingo’s rubber mounted suspension package is made up of a twisting transverse beam, with an anti-roll bar. To maximise internal load space between wheel arches the rear shock absorbers are inclined.
All new Berlingo models have 283mm ventilated front discs and rear 269mm disc brakes with ABS fitted as standard. Standard wheels are 15-inch units with 195/65 Michelin tyres. The new Berlingo is optionally available with an All-Road Pack. This includes larger tyres to provide increased ground clearance and greater traction. In addition, this Pack includes an under-engine protection skid plate and reinforced under-body protection to help new Berlingo find its feet on building sites and similar rough terrain.
New Berlingo – efficient power choice
New Berlingo is available with a choice of three frugal engines – a new 1.6i petrol engine and two 1.6HDi diesels. All three engines have five speed gear boxes. For dual fuel conversion, new Berlingo is offered with a 90hp (66kW) 1.6i 16V petrol engine. This new unit has good low-speed torque characteristics (132Nm @ 2,500rpm) and develops its peak power of 90hp at 5,500rpm. The proven 1.6HDi engine is offered in both 75hp (55kW) and 90hp (66kW) formats. The 75hp diesel develops its 185Nm peak torque at 1,750rpm, while the 90hp 1.6HDi has an even more impressive peak torque rating of 215Nm at 1,750rpm.
Both versions of the 1.6HDi engine fitted to the new Berlingo can be operated on up to 30 per cent bio diesel without any technical modification or loss of warranty. In addition to their high levels of fuel efficiency, all three power units offered in the new Berlingo have long service intervals. Both diesel engines have 12,500 miles or two year service intervals, while the petrol engine has 20,000 miles or two-year service intervals. Other maintenance reducing features of new Berlingo include a new, extended life cam belt for the 1.6HDi engine, which only requires changing every 150,000 miles or 10 years.
This article was taken from: Easier Motoring
Tyvek Envelopes - Virtually Indestructible!
Have sensitive documents that you need mailed out? Worried about your documents getting damaged by rain or the wear and tear associated with most deliveries? DPS has a great solution to ease your worries! DPS carries Tyvek brand envelopes. These envelopes are lightweight, water and rip/puncture resistant. And for our Earth-conscious customers, they’re recyclable too! Made from spun-bonded olefin, [...]
Have sensitive documents that you need mailed out?
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Made from spun-bonded olefin, a high-density fiber, Tyvek envelopes have the best “strength-to-weight ratio.”
Major companies and organizations such as the USPS, Harvard Business School, and even Harley Davidson use Tyvek envelopes. These companies have trusted in Tyvek to protect their documents for years.
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Light Commercial Vehicle Market Remains Robust
Manheim’s latest Market Analysis Report shows that the LCV market remains robust, with buyers responding to the recent over supply of duplicated stock, damaged stock and high mileage stock in an entirely predictable and logical way. Healthy demand and bidding continues for the right stock, with duplications, damaged and high mileage stock approached with more [...]
Manheim’s latest Market Analysis Report shows that the LCV market remains robust, with buyers responding to the recent over supply of duplicated stock, damaged stock and high mileage stock in an entirely predictable and logical way. Healthy demand and bidding continues for the right stock, with duplications, damaged and high mileage stock approached with more caution. Suggestions of price re-alignment in the wholesale market need to be reflective of demand and supply in the entire market, not just for particular segments, models with a particular specification or for those in reasonable condition. The Market Analysis features a special report on ‘lifestyle’ versus ‘working tool’ pick ups.
The volume of vehicles offered for sale during Q4 2007 and Q1 2008 exceeded that available during Q4 2006 and Q1 2007, but did vary in line with seasonal expectations. The proportion of the original New Price retained, however, was higher during Q4 2007 and Q1 2008 in comparison with Q1 2006, Q4 2006 and Q1 2007, underlining the robust nature of the LCV market.
The average age of stock sold across the Manheim LCV network fell by 3 months during Q4 2007 and by a further month to 51 months during Q1 2008. During the same periods, average mileage also fell, by 1,378 miles to 72,681 miles during Q4 2007 and by a further 513 miles to 72,168 miles during Q1 2008. However, the average selling price of these vehicles fell by £444 during the same periods, from £3,675 during Q3 2007 to £3,231 during Q1 2008. Whilst this represents a considerable fall in average values, it follows a lengthy period of insufficient supply and exceptionally strong demand, especially during Q2 and Q3 2007.
Commenting on the latest market trends, Alex Wright, Manheim’s Commercial Vehicles Sales Director said: “This latest LCV Market Analysis Report from Manheim reinforces our belief that the market has remained robust despite the recent economic uncertainties however it is also clear that following two years of exceptional performance in the LCV market, fuelled by shortage of used stock and high levels of demand, a price re-alignment was inevitable. We have historically reacted, as we do now, by applying all our expertise and marketing tools to support our dedicated CV auction centre teams. We will ensure that we continue to meet the expectations of our vendors and buyers and also utilize the growth and success of CV Live, which continues to break records and in March sold more than £1 million worth of vans, to enhance our presence in the market.”
Market Segment Analysis
Subtle changes were again evident in the profile of models from the Car Van and Car Derived Van segments, with average values virtually static, particularly during Q1 2008. Greater variations were evident in the profile of models from the Small Panel Van segment, although the fall in average age and increase in average mileage was in line with seasonal expectations. The recorded fall in average values, however, was more reflective of increased availability of models from the Small Panel Van segment, with the proportion of the original New Price retained falling for the first time in two years.
The difference between the lowest and highest average age of models from the Car Van, Car Derived Van and Small Panel Van segments was only 5 months during Q1 2008, with the difference in average mileage limited to only 8,933 miles.
The average age of Large Panel Vans of less than and over 3.0 Tonnes fell further and, whilst average mileage also fell during Q4 2007, this increased in both segments during Q1 2008. Average values reflected the change in average mileage, rising marginally across both segments during Q4 2007 before falling during Q1 2008. In common with smaller Panel Van segments, the difference in the average age of Large Panel Vans was also limited, to only 4 months, although the difference in average mileage was as high as 19,460 during Q4 2007.
Considerable changes in average age and mileage were clearly reflected in falling values in the Messing Unit segment, particularly during Q1 2008. Similarly, a fall in the average age and mileage of both Single and Double Cab Tipper models was also reflected in an increase in average values between October 2007 and March 2008.
Car Van
Changes in the profile of Car Van models returned a record low average age and mileage and a record high average selling price during Q1 2008
Average age rose by 1 month to 54 months during Q4 2007 before falling by 2 months to 52 months during Q1 2008
Average mileage fell by 2,999 miles during Q4 2007 and by a further 13,789 miles to a record low of 63,150 miles during Q3 2007
The average selling price remained virtually static, rising by only £16 during Q4 2007 and £13 during Q1 2008 but to a record high of £2,017
Car Derived Van
Average age fell by 1 month during Q4 2007 and remained static at 49 months during Q1 2008
Average mileage rose by 373 miles during Q4 2007 before falling by 1,444 miles to 60,436 miles during Q1 2008
Despite the fall in average age and mileage, the average selling price remained virtually static at £2,880 during Q4 2007 before falling by £294 to £2,586 during Q1 2008
Small Panel Van
The proportion of the original New Price retained by Small Panel Van models fell for the first time since Q1 2006 during Q4 2007
Average age rose by 1 month to 49 months during Q4 2007, falling to 47 months during Q1 2008
In contrast, average mileage fell by 651 miles during Q4 2007 but rose by 4,400 miles to 69,369 miles during Q1 2008
Average selling price fell by £180 during Q4 2007 and by a further £111 to £4,270 during Q1 2008
Large Panel Van of 3.0 Tonnes and Under
Average age fell by 2 months during Q4 2007 and by a further month to 58 months during Q1 2008
Average mileage also fell during Q4 2007, by 1,535 miles to 75,077 miles, but increased by 2,436 miles to 77,513 miles during Q1 2008
Average selling price rose by £105 during Q4 2007 before falling by £610 to £2,591 during Q1 2008
The proportion of the original New Price retained fell by 2% during Q4 2007 and by a further 4% to 23% during Q1 2008
Large Panel Van greater than 3.0 Tonnes
Average age fell from a high of 57 months to 55 months during Q4 2007 and by a further month to 54 months during Q1 2008
Average mileage fell by 1,827 miles during Q4 2007 but rose by 762 miles to 95,299 miles during Q1 2008
Average selling price remained virtually static during Q4 2007, rising by £44 to £4,191 before falling by £235 to £3,956 during Q1 2008
The proportion of the original New Price retained remained static at 22% during Q4 2007 before falling by 1% to 21% during Q1 2008
Messing Units
Average age fell from 50 months to 49 months during Q4 2007 before rising back to 50 months during Q1 2008
In contrast, average mileage fell by 13,320 miles to a low of 70,802 miles during Q4 2007 but rose by 35,779 miles to 106,581 miles during Q1 2008
Average selling price remained virtually static at £4,408 during Q4 2007 before falling by £913 to £3,495 during Q1 2008
Single Cab Tippers
Average age fell by 7 months to 62 months during Q4 2007 and by a further 4 months to 58 months during Q1 2008
Average mileage remained virtually static at 83,302 miles during Q4 2007 but fell sharply, by 16,246 miles to 67,056 miles, during Q1 2008
Average selling price rose by £770 to £5,508 during Q4 2007 and by a further £122 to £5,630 during Q1 2008
Double Cab Tippers
Average age fell by 9 months to 55 months during Q4 2007 and by a further 3 months to 52 months during the following period
Average mileage fell by 1,782 miles to 67,327 miles during Q4 2007 and by a further 5,358 miles to 61,969 miles during Q1 2008
The average selling price rose by £1,082 during Q4 2007 but fell, by only £154 to £6,353 during Q1 2008
This article was taken from: Easier Motoring
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