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.
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.
Nissan Navara review
Now in its third generation, the Nissan Navara balances the contrasting requirements of both workhorse and lifestyle duties.
Van market reverses gear in March
Sales of new vans slid back almost 6% in March, emphasising the current volatile nature of the market after rising in February.
New van deal secures future of Vauxhall Luton plant
PSA Group has announced a major investment in the Vauxhall plant in Luton to produce the next Vivaro van, set to launch in 2019.
Electric Volkswagen Crafter to debut at CV show
The Volkswagen eCrafter all-electric van will make its UK debut at the CV Show in Birmingham later this month.
The unveiling at the show between...
Peugeot gets into LCV conversion business
Peugeot has launched a new programme dubbed Built for Business and offering six LCV conversions.
Each of the six is based on the Peugeot Boxer 335...
Electric Renault Master on roads by end of 2018
Full details of the new Renault Master Z.E. have been released ahead of the vehicle going on sale in the Autumn of 2018.
The large...
£24.4K buys new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
UK prices and full specification for the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have been unveiled – first examples of the new model will appear in June...
Van sales continue slide in January
The UK new van market continued to decline in January, down 4.2% on the same month in 2017 and following the first annual slide in five years in 2017.
Renault launches EasyLife service plan
Renault's Pro+ Commercial Vehicle division is launching a new service and warranty plan dubbed EasyLife, which is now available on all new Renault commercial...
Mitsubishi L200 gains 3.5-tonne towing ability
An increase in towing ability to 3.5 tonnes tops a raft of changes to the Mitsubishi L200.
Mitsubishi claims that its long-established model is now...
LDV joins the scrappage scramble
LDV has become the latest commercial manufacturer to offer a scrappage scheme, worth up to £8,500.
The van maker, which today is owned by SAIC,...
First LCV sales slide in five years ‘expected’
Annual sales of new vans in the UK fell for the first time in five years in 2017, though industry bodies argue that demand remains at a high level.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class review
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is described by its manufacturer as the world’s first pick-up from a premium brand. But is such an upmarket model practical?
Land Rover Discovery goes commercial
The Land Rover Discovery Commercial has gone on sale, priced from £48,695 and replacing the second and third seat rows with load space.
Slump in van sales ‘worrying’ says SMMT head
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles in the UK slumped by more than 11% in November, a slide that industry chiefs dubbed "worrying."
A total...
First look at Ford Transit Connect, Courier
First details have been released of the new Ford Transit Connect and Courier models, that will be added to the range in mid 2018.
The...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class earns top safety rating
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has secured a top five-star safety rating in the latest series of crash tests of new models staged by Euro NCAP.
In the...
Volkswagen Amarok adds manual gearbox
The Volkswagen Amarok pickup should now appeal to a wider potential customer base following the addition of a manual gearbox version to the range.
The...
Renault Trafic range adds nine-seat shuttle
The Renault Trafic Spaceclass has gone on sale, expanding the French manufacturer's well-known mid-sized van range to include a people-carrier.
First seen at the Cannes...