Tool thefts from vans costs businesses £3.5bn
Tool thefts from vans is on the increase with more than a quarter of van drivers being targeted in 2024. According to a new survey from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 28% of […]
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Van drivers back electric switch
Research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed that more van drivers than ever believe an electric model would suit their business. Its research found that 75% of those questioned said an […]
A quarter of UK van drivers suffer poor mental health
Research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has found that 24% of UK van drivers have suffered depression or mental health issues this year as a result of work pressures. Published to […]
Van drivers missing more work days through injury
About a quarter of UK van drivers had time off work last year after sustaining loading-related injuries. According to research carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 28% of van drivers […]
Commercial drivers attracted by EV running costs
More than half of commercial drivers now believe an electric van is more cost effective to run than a petrol or diesel alternative. According to a study carried out by […]
Van drivers facing longer hours for less return
New research carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle has revealed that 60% of UK van drivers are working longer hours compared to this time last year as they battle to […]
Yeomans Group operates new VWCV centre
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a new Van Centre in Exeter, which will be operated by Yeomans Group. The 18,500 sqft showroom has space for 100 new and used vehicles, […]
Van drivers risk £703m in fines
Almost half (48%) of UK van drivers admitted that they overloaded their vans last year, despite 89% claiming to know the legal weight restriction for their light commercial vehicle. This is […]
Commercial drivers feeling the pressure
A quarter of UK van drivers have experienced mental health issues last year, while two-thirds felt overwhelmed at least once a month. According to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles […]
Loading injuries cost businesses £3.7bn a year
A third of UK van drivers have injured themselves at least once while loading their van in the past year, costing businesses up to £3.7bn annually. According to research commissioned by […]
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles names new product boss
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed John Ricardo-Neto as its new head of product planning. He will start the role from 4 September 2023. Ricardo-Neto has more than a decade of experience […]
VW Commercial Vehicles names new sales director
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have appointed Tom Macintyre as head of direct sales in the UK. He will take over from David Hanna, who moves to Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles as head […]
