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The Van Manufacturer Winners of the 2008 Fleet News Awards

Each year, the Fleet News Awards announce the winners of the best small van, the best medium van, and the best large van. This look into the winners for 2008 offers no real surprises as the van winners have offered quality vehicles over the previous years. Each of the vans is considered to have an excellent resale value.

Winner of the Best Small Van

Winner of the Best Small Van at the annual 2008 Fleet News Awards presentation, the Volkswagen Caddy has grown into one of the most popular vans for the drivers who favor smaller vans. The Volkswagen Caddy features front and rear anti-roll bars as well as the ability to travel every surface easily. The rear wing doors are asymmetric and feature a width of 1,181 mm with a height of 1,116 mm. The rear window is glazed and heated. The rear window also has a wash/wipe feature.

The load compartment for the Caddy Volkswagen has been fitted with a strong bulkhead to prevent loads from entering the cab area of the motor vehicle. Additionally, it has been fitted with six load lashing rings as well as a side lining. The Caddy Volkswagen features a load length of 1,781 mm and a load width of 1,558 mm. The load height capacity is 1,257 mm. These measurements provide an excellent spatial capacity in this vehicle that even the most awkward loads are not a problem. The Caddy Volkswagen offers a few options. One of these is the ability to add on an offside sliding door.

Winner of the Best Medium Van

Winner of the Best Medium Van at the annual 2008 Fleet News Awards presentation, the Ford Transit is considered to have the perfect size for drivers who fall in the middle range of the market. This vehicle is available with a short wheelbase that makes it an easy task to travel throughout town. Plus, the medium wheelbase offers a bit of extra length that also offers an option to select from among three roof choices- low, medium, or high. Of course, the long wheelbase is designed for heavier use. Even so, a jumbo version wheelbase is available and includes a large loading capacity.

The new Ford Transit offers an ergonomic interior featuring a spacious loading size. With air conditioning, satellite navigation, and cruise control, the Ford Transit is a dream to drive. It includes many innovative storage features. Controls are designed to be easy to use while the instrument panel is designed to be easy to read. The headlights are larger on this newer model, while the styling is bold and contemporary. Optional 16-inch alloys are also available for upgrading the Ford Transit.

Winner of the Best Large Van

Winner of the Best Large Van at the annual 2008 Fleet News Awards presentation, the Mercedes Sprinter has been able to keep its reputation of being the large van of choice for courier fleets. Considered to be a high quality vehicle with prestige attached to it, the Mercedes Sprinter continues to be a popular vehicle.

The newest Mercedes Sprinter features a new range of powerful engines. Additionally, it provides an extra wheelbase with a variety of roof height options that offer flexibility for the customer. One of the newest breakthrough features that have been included on the van is the driving safety system that monitors the load status of the vehicle. The Mercedes Sprinter has been designed with optional combinations of wheelbases, body styles, engines, payloads, and more. The Mercedes Sprinter is a top pick for customers looking for versatility, quality, and style.

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