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Vauxhall Adds New Griffin Edition Models to Its LCV Range Offering high levels of standard specification and great value, Vauxhall has introduced new Griffin Edition models across its light commercial vehicle line up including Combo, Vivaro and Movano models. On the exterior, the Combo Griffin Edition features 16-inch alloy wheels, metallic paint and rear parking sensors. Inside, owners get Vauxhall’s Multimedia system with an 8-inch touchscreen, cruise control, and Vauxhall’s FlexCargo for improved practicality. This allows drivers to load through the bulkhead, as well as fold the passenger and centre seat to improve load space. The Combo Griffin Edition is exclusively available in standard wheelbase L1H1 body style and
with a 1.5-litreTurbo D diesel engine. It’s frugal to run too, achieving 53.3mpg and 140g/km, under WLTP testing. Prices start from just £15,475 excluding VAT. The Vivaro Griffin Edition features rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels, high-beam assist as well as automatic windscreen wipers and body coloured bumpers. Inside, the Vivaro Griffin Edition Comes as standard with Vauxhall’s Multimedia system with a 7-inch touchscreen, cruise control, and FlexCargo.
The Vivaro Griffin Edition is available in standard wheelbase L1H1body style with a 1.5-litre 120PS Turbo D diesel engine, or a long wheelbase L2H1 variant with the same power unit. It achieves up to 39.8mpg and 159g/ km CO2, under WLTP testing. Prices start from £20,240. The large Movano Griffin Edition comes standard with rear parking sensors, cruise control, automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlights. Drivers also get a digital radio with Bluetooth and a USB
connection, as well as comfort seats with lumbar support and armrest. The Movano Griffin Edition is available in medium wheelbase L2H2 and long wheelbase L3H2 body styles, with both models featuring a powerful and efficient 2.3-litre (135PS) Turbo D diesel engine. Movano Griffin Editions achieve up to 30.4mpg. Prices start from £22,370 excluding VAT.
TyreWatch introduce costcutting safety solution for commercial van sector TyreWatch have introduced a new version of their widely used VanSmart tyre monitoring system, to improve safety and reduce running costs for light commercial vehicle operators. Due to be demonstrated at the ITT Hub Exhibition on June 30th- July 1st and aptly named, VanSmart II, the smart-technology system uses bespoke wheel sensors designed for the light vehicle sector, to monitor and detect potential tyre issues during typical van use - such as urban and ‘last mile’ deliveries - while also keeping a watch on general tyre status and performance over longer journeys. TyreWatch Director, Glenn Sherwood explains: “Our new VanSmart II system significantly reduces the risk of accidents caused by tyre wear or pressure loss and helps to maintain roadworthy vehicles while ensuring a safe working environment for every driver.”
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instantly inform of any threat to the tyre’s integrity.” Glenn explains further that the telematic real-time reporting means the traffic office or fleet manager will be alerted to issues regarding any specific tyre and be able to take corrective action by calling the vehicle driver, even before they have any knowledge that something is wrong. This type of advance warning, says TyreWatch, enables timely tyre maintenance or safe repair before any damage occurs - so minimising delivery disruptions and cost. “Very often, these are the sort of things which are only picked up during daily inspections or maintenance intervals,” adds
Glenn. “VanSmart II however, does it all automatically and with real-time visibility for every tyre in the fleet, it turns the tyre management process from reactive to proactive, which improves efficiency, ensures legal running and keeps everyone safe.” Ideal for regional, utility, self-hire or blue light services, the new system also ensures that all tyres are always inflated to their correct pressure. This, says TyreWatch, allows vans to safely carry payloads at the given laden weight, while ensuring the vehicle accelerates, steers and brakes as the manufacturer intended.
TyreWatch also point to the significant savings which the system brings by reducing the impact of tyre-related problems that can lead to vehicle downtime, premature replacement or missed appointments.
According to TyreWatch, when VanSmart II is used with a typical 3.5 tonne vehicle, running 235\65 16 tyres, at an average mileage of 40,000 pa, savings of up to £1.80 per van per day can be made on fuel, tyre and maintenance costs.
“Van tyres lead a challenging life,” continues Glenn, “especially during ‘last mile’ distribution, when making time-bound multi-drop deliveries and collections. The highly sensitive wheel sensors deployed by VanSmart II monitor a wide range of potential tyre problems and
“With this rate of cost reduction” adds Glenn Sherwood, “to say nothing of the carbon reduction and time-saving benefits – van operators can expect to see a return on investment in under one year, depending on their fleet size.”
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