The luxury camper Ketterer Continental from Ketterer special vehicles received a caravaning design award 2010/2011: innovations for new mobility.

Looks perfect for a film star.

With this little bit of equipment you can either trasport horses, race cars or a rock-and-roll band.

I always like to have my options open.

http://www.ketterer-trucks.de/modelle/model/streamer.html

Looks perfect for a film star, too.

Do you like a good story?

Well then I’ve a good tip for you: The Mercedes-Benz Transport emagazine.

Its got wonderfully hi-res pictures of all your Mercedes-Benz favorites plus great stories about the people who drive them.

http://www.emagazine-mercedes-benz.com/emag2008/transport/2010-02/uk/index.html

Gets a big thumbs up from myvan.com

The motor show runs until Sept 6^th.

Then of course, the years big highlight the IAA, commercial vehicles motor show!

This only takes place every two years and it’s not to be missed!

We’ll have the low down!

The Salon 2010 Link (with EN video)

http://www.caravan-salon.de/cipp/md_caravan/custom/pub/content,lang,2/oid,691/ticket,g_u_e_s_t/~/Video_2010.htm

The IAA

http://www.iaa.de/index.php?id=besucher&L=1

For more info on the hybrid caravan from ‘Knaus Tabbert’ watch this video (currently only available in German but a picture speaks a thousand words)

Very innovative!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZbaNAGseZ8&feature=related

Were you there at the Salon?

discover the No. 1 Show for motor homes and caravans and take a look at the highlights of the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2010.

Video_2010.html

http://www.caravan-salon.de/cipp/md_caravan/custom/pub/content,lang,2/oid,646/ticket,g_u_e_s_t/~/Highlights_2010.html

Kellerstrasse 21
81667
München

Trautenwolfstrasse 6
80802
Munich
http://shamrockmunich.com

Green Caravaning will be its main theme this year.

Mercedes-Benz will be revealing the new look interior of the Marco Polo.

Find out more…

Unrivalled safety equipment

The standard safety equipment package featured an unrivalled combination of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), anti-lock braking system (ABS), acceleration skid control (ASR), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BAS). Powerful disc brakes all round as well as driver and front-passenger air-bags were also part of the standard specification. These are some of the main reasons why the Viano passed a EURO-NCAP-style crash test with flying colours last autumn, posting scores on a par with a five-star rating and thus matching the best passenger cars.

The new Viano Marco Polo again attracted new followers at an impressive rate, the number of registrations rising to a record level in just a short time. A total of 1,364 models were sold in the camper van’s first full year of production in 2004. Last year, the Viano Marco Polo broke the record again with a total of 1,450 units leaving the showroom. This figure is set to rise once more in 2006, the camper van’s 10th anniversary year. Around 7,000 Vito and Viano Marco Polo models have been produced to date, more than half of which are from the current model series. It is easily the most popular Mercedes camper van.

The trendsetter in its segment

The next-generation Marco Polo arrived in summer 2003, now based on the new Viano MPV. Once again, the camper van lived up to its reputation as a trendsetter: the individual seat-style rear bench was electrically adjustable and foldable with an infinite number of settings. Further highlights of the seat included electro-pneumatic cushioning and a luggage drawer. The standard-fit raised roof came with the option of an electro-hydraulic system (”Easy-up”) for effortless opening and featured a bellows which contracted automatically whilst the roof was being closed. A further touch of elegance was provided by the furniture’s aluminium-style highlights.

The floor plan remained the same while the dimensions of the new Viano Marco Polo again proved ideal for everyday use. What is more, the camper van could now boast better handling dynamics than ever before, not to mention an exemplary level of safety. There was a choice of powerful CDI engines with four or six cylinders and an output of up to 150 kW (204 hp) or, alternatively, refined V6 petrol engines developing up to 170 kW (231 hp). Thanks to its rear-wheel drive configuration, the Viano Marco Polo benefited from balanced weight distribution and, therefore, outstanding handling.

Have you seen the new interior?

So what is Adaptive ESP then really?

The Adaptive ESP® stability programme automatically measure the van’s current load condition. With this information, it can then react with just the right amount of force to optimally suit the current driving situation. If for example a wheel starts to spin or threatens to lose traction and skid, sensors will recognise this in a fraction of a second. Adaptive ESP® will then automatically determine and implement the optimal control action.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBV) and active motor management support the driver by applying specific braking forces to individual wheels in order to stabilise the vehicle. Adaptive ESP® prevents the vehicle under- or over-steering in critical situations, noticeably improving both traction and driving stability.

If you want some more info watch this video

find out more….

Thanks to a long-standing joint venture between Renault and General Motors — Opel’s parent — the newcomer, built in Batilly in France, will also be sold as the Opel Movano in Europe and the Vauxhall Movano in the UK.
The two models can be distinguished by different front grilles as well as different badges. Renault also plans to carry Master’s aggressive front styling over to other light commercials in its range.

source what van UK

http://www.whatvan.co.uk/