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Mercedes Benz unveiled its new 2014-MY Sprinter Van, which the automaker said has a new design, is more economical, and more environmentally friendly. The company said this redesign comes after seven years of the current-generation Sprinter.

Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Commercial van, 2014-MY, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Light & Medium

Nissan has produced a new video in which the company’s Dean Bowman, from the automaker’s “Nissan Insider” online media effort, provides an overview of the vehicle’s features and some of the design decisions the company made.

Tags: Nissan NV200, cargo van, Nissan, Commercial van

XL Hybrids' technology will initially be available for the 2013-model year Ford E-150 and E-250 cargo van and passenger wagon models. The company has also signed an installation partnership and distribution agreement with Leggett & Platt.

Tags: hybrid, Commercial van, Ford Motor Co., XL Hybrids, Ford E-250, Alternative Fuels & Hybrids

Chrysler announced MSRP for its all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster Cutaway, Chassis Cab, and Cargo Van models. Chrysler’s Ram Commercial division said the ProMaster targets businesses of all sizes in many industries.

Tags: Commercial van, Chrysler, 2014-MY, Ram ProMaster

The Transit chassis cab and cutaway models will come in three wheelbases, including, 138, 156, or 178 inches, and gross vehicle weight ratings ranging from 9,000 lbs. to 10,360 lbs.

Tags: Ford, 2014-MY, Ford Transit, cutaway, Chassis Cab, Commercial van

The 2014-MY Ram ProMaster full-size van will come in two roof heights, three wheelbases, and four body lengths, plus a cutaway model, for a total of 13 different configurations.

Tags: Commercial van, Chrysler, Ram Truck, 2014-MY, Full-Size Vans, Ram ProMaster

The 2014-MY Ram ProMaster will come in two roof heights, three wheelbases and four body lengths, plus a cutaway model, for a total of 13 different configurations.

Tags: Commercial van, Chrysler, Ram Truck, Ram, 2014-MY, Full-Size Vans, Ram ProMaster

Twenty vehicles were included in an online ballot and voted on by professional fleet managers, who were asked to consider which medium-duty truck model best fit their fleet requirements, including application effectiveness, durability, quality, servicing, maintenance and lifecycle costs.

Tags: Utilimaster, Commercial van, 2012-MY, Isuzu Reach, Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Award

The engine’s features include a high-pressure direct-injection fuel system fed by a common rail, turbocharging and oil-cooled pistons with optimized bowls designed to improve combustion efficiency.

Tags: EcoBoost, 2013-MY, Ford Transit, Commercial van

CHICAGO - Nissan is offering the van in two models, the Nissan NV200 S and Nissan NV200 SV. The van is powered by a four-cylinder engine and comes in five exterior colors and one interior color.

Tags: Cargo Vans, Nissan, Commercial van, Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van

DETROIT - Nissan said its e-NV200 Concept is a preview of a near-future production version of a full-electric vehicle. The automaker said it’s targeting the vehicle primarily for fleet use.

Tags: telematics, Commercial van, electric vehicle, Nissan NV200, e-NV200 Concept

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company showcased its newest truck offerings during a two-day Commercial Truck Showcase Dec. 6 and 7 at its Dearborn Rouge River Center and testing facility.

Tags: commercial trucks, Commercial van, Ford Motor Co.

The new Nissan NV-based versions will debut during the Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days.

Tags: Commercial van, food trucks, Nissan NV

FRANKLIN, TN – Nissan has announced that its new 12-passenger version of its NV commercial van, the 2012-MY NV3500HD Passenger Van, will come in three models and offer two engine choices, a V-6 and a V-8.

Tags: Nissan, Commercial van, Nissan NV, Nissan NV3500HD Passenger Van

The no-charge upgrade program is offered through Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers to qualified commercial businesses purchasing or leasing a new Nissan NV1500, NV2500 HD or NV3500 HD commercial van.

Tags: Nissan, Commercial van

A ceremony yesterday marked the official launch of the $118 million Canton, Miss., plant expansion and Nissan’s entry into U.S. commercial vehicle market.

Tags: Nissan, Commercial van