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If you have been waiting for a top of the range big van with bigger features, the wait may be over. Just this week Iveco has announced that they are launching a special edition light commercial vehicle named Platinum Daily . They say it is “designed to appeal to owner-drivers eager to combine added style and comfort with one of the best all-round vehicle and aftersales packages on the market”. Based on the details released from Iveco, every Platinum Daily will come with Iveco’s highest tier options pack as standard. See below: Electric windows and mirrors Cruise control Suspended driver's seat Remote control central locking as well as additional storage Optimised sound proofing and power steering These also include air conditioning with climate control, spring-suspended driver’s seat, cornering front fog lights, heated electric mirrors, remote control central locking, additional storage compartments, 140 amp alternators and a heavy-duty battery. The shiny new van will be...

Iveco has announced that they are preparing to compete at Dakar 2013 (the world’s premiere off-road rally) with a squad of five rally trucks. The 15-day Dakar challenges teams over some of South America’s most difficult terrain. The Dakar race is open to amateur and professional entries. The 2013 South American endurance route will see racers make their way through Peru, Argentina, and  Chile. The race will be viewed by millions of people from 190 countries. Dakar represents a great opportunity for Iveco to test the performance and reliability of its products over some of the most extreme off-road conditions any vehicle will ever face. Each of its trucks will be put to the test in extraordinary circumstances as they cross three of South America’s largest countries, with the rally being held over more than 8,000 kilometres. Current Dakar champion Team De Rooy will drive one Iveco Powerstar and four Iveco New Trakkers along the route which starts in Peru, before crossing through Argentin...

The transport and distribution specialist Eddie Stobart is putting the Iveco ECOSTRALIS to the test. The company have called the two ECOSTRALIS', the first ever Iveco's to be added to their large fleet, ‘Sophie’ and ‘Lynda Dawn’. These two tractor units will be closely monitored while being used for general haulage and operating with tri-axle curtain side trailers at a gross vehicle weight of up to 44 tonnes. The vehicles power comes from a unique version of the FPT Cursor 10 engine that contributes to reducing fuel consumption and to maintain optimum performance. According to Iveco's recent press release, "Iveco has matched this engine with an array of additional fuel-saving features such as the ECOSWITCH device that uses the vehicle weight information from the ECAS / EBS systems to limit engine torque according to the truck’s gross vehicle weight – ensuring overall performance is maintained in line with that of a fully laden vehicle." If all goes well, these uni...