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.
Mercedes-Benz launches van scrappage
Mercedes-Benz Vans is following the example of the retail car industry by launching a van scrappage and swappage scheme to remove older, dirtier vehicles.
Sliding business confidence hits LCV sales
Registrations of new vans slumped again in October, as industry leaders blamed economic and political uncertainty for a drop in business confidence.
According to figures...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup gets £27K price tag
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup will cost from £27,310 when it arrives on UK roads in January 2018.
While the first venture of Mercedes into pickup...
More models added to Volkswagen Crafter range
The core Volkswagen Crafter range has been expanded, with several new models joining the panel vans launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April.
Alongside...
Volkswagen launches CV scrappage scheme
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is following the lead of the car sector and launching a scrappage scheme for older vehicles.
The scheme will offer incentives of...
Insight – electric future for Peugeot and Citroën
PSA Group is increasing promotional activity for its electric vans – the Peugeot Partner and Citroën Berlingo – to grow its urban fleet presence.
French brands unveil CV Show plans
Momentum is growing for the CV Show, with more manufacturers announcing their stands at the Birmingham NEC event on 25th to 27th April including...
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2013 – 2017) review
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter rivals the Ford Transit, offering a wide range of sizes and payloads and a very easy driving experience.
VisionTrack Halo to keep van fleets on track
Telematics provider VisionTrack expects its new Halo 360 video system, debuting at the CV Show in April, to appeal to fleet managers.
The four-camera software system...
Volkswagen Crafter to debut at CV Show
The CV Show in April will see the UK debut of the new Volkswagen Crafter panel van.
The new Crafter, named International Van of the...
Slow but positive start to van sales
Sales of new vans in the UK are still growing, though the increase was a modest 1.2 per cent in January. Heavy vans led the rise, smaller versions slipping.
New van market picks up to record levels
The UK new van market has matched the car market with record registrations in 2016.
A total of 375,687 light commercial vehicles were registered during...
Soaring exports keep CV factories busy
Exports are driving soaring production at the UK’s commercial vehicle plants.
In total 9,669 CVs were built in the UK’s factories in November, up nine...
Ford adds style to Transit Custom
Ford is launching two new style-pitched versions of its Transit Custom one-tonne van, a Colour Edition and new Sports models.
New NV300 extends Nissan van range
Nissan has put its new NV300 compact van on sale, at prices starting from £21,300.
The NV300 replaces the Primastar and gives Nissan a new...
Honda pioneers new direction for ATVs
Honda expects commercial interest from the Pioneer, a new utility vehicle dubbed more practical than a quad bike and more manageable than a full-size 4x4.
Mercedes-Benz picks up the X-factor
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two X-Class concepts pointing at the look and very different target markets of the brand’s first-ever pick-up, on sale late 2017.
Conversion adds chill appeal to Volkswagen vans
Van conversion specialist TBC Conversions is reporting major demand for its refrigerated versions of the Volkswagen Caddy and Crafter vans.
Fiat Fullback review
Fiat enters the pick-up market with the Fullback, a double-cab which is effectively a rebadged Mitsubishi L200, and all the better for it.
Volkswagen Crafter takes van of the year prize
The Volkswagen Crafter has been named International Van of the Year for 2017, winning the award at the same show at which it is launched onto the market.
Electric Crafter offers city centre solution
Volkswagen has unveiled an electric version of its Crafter van at the Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show, the powertrain not compromising load space.
SsangYong Musso pick-up review
SsangYong has updated its Korando with a new, more powerful diesel engine and transmission, and revived the name of one of the brand's first models sold.
Volkswagen goes alone with new Crafter
Volkswagen has unveiled its new Crafter large van at an event in Offenbach, Germany. The third-generation model is no longer a joint project with Mercedes.
Engine blues good news for Peugeot Boxer
Peugeot is adding BlueHDi engines to its Boxer van range, completing the roll-out of more powerful yet more efficient Euro 6 engines to its LCV line-up.
Toyota Hilux review
Toyota launches the eighth-generation version of its iconic Hilux with the aim of appealing not just to those who need it as a workshop but SUV buyers too.