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.
Ford reveals electric future for its CV line-up
Ford has announced a new wide-ranging commercial vehicle strategy that will include new electrified vehicles, innovative connectivity and more support for van users.
Citroën Berlingo van review
The third-generation version of the Citroën Berlingo van is a major update on its predecessor in all the important areas.
Emissions driving private-hire Volkswagen order
Major private-hire operator Addison Lee Group is to add 1,200 Volkswagen Sharan people carriers to its fleet to meet London's new emissions regulations.
Renault Master gains new tipper and box van options
Renault is expanding its Master range of mid-sized vans with a new lightweight tipper and a Luton box van with greater payload.
More power and economy for Ford Ranger
Updates to the Ford Ranger pick-up will include more power, greater fuel efficiency, enhanced refinement and advanced driver assistance technologies.
The revised Ranger will go on...
All-new Vauxhall Vivaro set for Birmingham debut
The all-new Vauxhall Vivaro van will make its world debut at the CV Show in Birmingham on 30th April, before going on sale in...
Vauxhall Vivaro Life turns van into MPV
Vauxhall is extending its popular Vivaro van range into the leisure MPV market with two new versions under the Life name.
Surprise boost to UK CV manufacturing
UK commercial vehicle production increased by 26% in November, but industry bosses said figures were skewed by fleet orders.
Volkswagen Grand California heads for NEC show
The Volkswagen Grand California will make its UK debut at the Birmingham NEC in February, the Crafter-based motorhome promising more space and more tech.
£45.7K price tag for Renault Master electric
Renault has revealed pricing and specifications for its all-electric Master Z.E. LCV.
The van, which can cover 74 miles between charges and takes six hours...
Maxus electric van to debut in Hannover
Four electric versions of the Maxus V80 van will be unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover this month.
The van manufacturer, known...
New Vauxhall Combo to cost from £15.6K
Dealers have opened order books for the new Vauxhall Combo van, at prices starting from £15,630.
According to its makers, the new compact van is...
Ford Ranger Raptor will be extreme pick-up
The Ford Ranger Raptor is to launch in early 2019, becoming the most extreme model in the brand's pick-up range and aimed at high-speed off-roaders.
V6 added to Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up
Patience has paid off for buyers who have been awaiting more power since the Mercedes-Benz X-Class pick-up launched at the end of 2017.
The X...
Skeletal Ford Transit adds to load
A skeletal chassis cab derivative has been added to the Ford Transit range, boosting load-carrying possibilities for body converters.
The new skeletal Transit offers a...
SsangYong Musso review
The SsangYong Musso is an all-new version of the Korean brand’s signature full-size 4x4 pick-up. How does it stack up to its rivals?
UK van market slides back in June
UK van registrations fell 5.8% in June, more than reversing a 2% rise in May in what remains a volatile market.
New vans from Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën
Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën have all unveiled new compact vans on the same day – principally because they are effectively the same vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter review
It may be an all-new vehicle, but the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is an effective evolution of its highly-rated predecessor.
Government consults on emissions-based van tax
Van operators could be pressured to update to cleaner models by changes to road tax.
The Government has launched a two-month consultation into Vehicle Excise...
Nissan says now is the time for electric
The latest longer-range Nissan e-NV200 has been unveiled at the CV Show with its makers insisting now is the time for operators to switch...
Isuzu in Stealth mode at CV show
Isuzu has unveiled a very exclusive version of its D-Max pick-up at the CV Show in Birmingham, the Artic Trucks Stealth. Just 10 will be on sale in the UK.
Mitsubishi Shogun goes commercial
Mitsubishi is joining the growing number of manufacturers converting passenger cars to commercial vehicles, launching the Mitsubishi Shogun Sport Commercial at the CV Show.
Based on...
Ford Fiesta Sport van connects at CV Show
The Ford Fiesta Sport Van has made its debut at the CV Show, alongside a host of new connectivity technologies for the brand's CV...
Ford Transit Custom review
Bolder styling, improved interior and more efficient engines have moved the Ford Transit Custom even further ahead of the competition.