Andrew Charman
Andrew is the News and Road Test Editor for The Van Expert. He is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and has been testing and writing about new cars and vans for more than 20 years, and attends many new model launches each year.
Van market sees ten months of growth
Britain’s van sales market has climbed strongly once again in February, some 13,832 new vehicles registered in the month.
Mercedes Citan’s sporty spec strictly for UK
Van buyers are offered a version of the Mercedes Citan specific to the UK market. The Sport is a high-spec version of the small van with bespoke styling.
Car production dips, CV factories slide
Output at the UK’s car manufacturing plants dipped by 1.2 per cent in January. Manufacturers are revising their production lines for forthcoming new models.
Mitsubishi’s L200 picks up the pace
Mitsubishi will launch an all-new version of the brand's mass-selling L200 pick-up at the Geneva Motor Show in March of this year.
Toyota’s tough Hilux adds Invincible style
Toyota is adding a new range-topper to its Hilux pick-up range. The Invincible X will arrive with its first customers in February, priced from £23,842.
New look for Fiat’s Doblo van range
Fiat dealers have opened order books for the new Doblo van range. The latest version includes exterior changes, engine improvements and new eco variants.
Citroën Relay vans are ready to run
Citroën has renamed its Relay van conversion range Relay Ready-to-Run. The new range includes tippers, dropsides and Luton vans.
New Mercedes Vito three of a kind
ercedes-Benz will launch its latest Vito van at the CV show. The new Vito offers three lengths, three weight variants and five power options.
Soaring start to 2015 van market
Van sales have maintained the strong growth into the first month of the year. According to figures by SMMT registrations of vans totalled 22,049 in January.
More economy, more safety in new Caddy
Volkswagen unviels all-new version of its big-selling Caddy van. The fourth-generation model promises more economy, lower emissions and increased safety.
New Tour for Citroën’s LCV MPVs
Citroën will unveil the all-new Space Tourer, a new large LCV-based MPV and van at the Geneva Motor Show on 1st March this year.
VW puts commercial fleets on track
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching a telematics service aiming to help customers manage their fleets more effectively.
SsangYong’s pick-up goes ton-up
SsangYong has increased the payload capacity of its Korando Sports pick-up. It can now carry up to 1,050kg, thanks to the multi-link rear suspension.
New Corsavan debuts in Brussels
Vauxhall has unveiled an all-new version of its Corsavan at the Brussels Motor Show, following the arrival of the latest Corsa supermini last year.
Volkswagen targets commercial growth
Volkswagen has launched finance incentives across its LCV range. The scheme, includes low monthly repayments and rental contributions to finance plans.
VW launches its Ultimate Amarok
Volkswagen is launching a limited-edition version of its Amarok pick-up truck. Dubbed the most luxurious version of the vehicle to date.
SsangYong’s Korando goes commercial
SsangYong is relaunching its Korando light commercial model, with a two-wheel-drive version available alongside the 4x4 variant.
Citroën improves Berlingo eco credentials
Buyers of Citroën Berlingo vans made from November will see slight improvements in fuel economy, powertrain modifications and improved CO2 emissions.
Mercedes offers rescuers the code
Mercedes-Benz has added a Rescue Assist Sticker to all of its vans designed to assist emergency services in an accident.
Soaring Citroen launches winter van offers
Citroën has launched a range of commercial vehicle contract hire offers, as the French brand celebrates strong growth in its LCV sales.
New Fiat Doblo boasts bolder look, more economy
Fiat has unveiled the fourth-generation version of its Doblo Cargo compact van at the Hanover International Motor Show.
Mercedes launches new and more versatile Vito
Mercedes-Benz officially announce its new Vito, describing it as a ‘van for all’. It will be available as a mid-sized panel van, crew cab and Tourer.
Bespoke Transporter celebrates six decades
Volkswagen has unveiled a limited edition version of its Transporter van to celebrate 60 years of the model in the UK.
Vauxhall’s Vivaro van boosts Luton jobs
Vauxhall is officially launching its all-new Vivaro van, describing it as a vehicle that has secured 1,200 jobs.
Renault newcomer seeks to Master van market
Renault’s new Master van will start at £21,120 when it hits UK roads in September. The van was unveiled at the CV show in last month.