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.
No lack of confidence in new van market
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market climbed 5% in May, the fifth consecutive month of growth in van sales.
CV show debut for Isuzu D-Max extreme XTR variant
Isuzu has unveiled what the brand describes as 'the most sophisticated and authentically capable version' of its D-Max pick-up.
LDV launches first electric-only van at CV Show
LDV has unveiled its EV30 compact van at the CV Show, the first LCV from the brand to be sold with only an electric drivetrain.
Vauxhall Vivaro waves UK flag at CV Show
The all-new Vauxhall Vivaro has been launched at the CV Show in Birmingham, as the company emphasised the importance of the van to future UK production.
PSA Group goes electric at CV show
The Peugeot Boxer and Citroën Relay electric models are both receiving their world debuts at the CV show in Birmingham.
Toyota launches Proace City, its smallest van yet
Toyota is bolstering its commercial vehicle line-up with the Proace City, the brand's smallest van yet and co-produced with PSA Group.
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.