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.
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.
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...