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.
Nissan Navara picks up crossover style
The new Navara will arrive in showrooms in January at prices from £18,376. The third-gen model is described as the most refined version of the pick-up yet.
Volkswagen Caddy gains new Euro 6 engines
Volkswagen is adding two new Euro 6 emissions compliant diesel engines to its Caddy van range. Both are 2-litre TDI units with either 74 or 148bhp.
Ford approves of used vans
Ford have announced they will be extending their well-known Approved used vehicle programme over to the brand's commercial vehicle line-up.
Van market running at double speed
UK's new van market is continuing its strong surge, registrations climbing 6.2 per cent in October. Sales have grown in all but one month this year.
VW targets winter van upgrades with offers
Volkswagen van users are being encouraged to update their vehicles before the end of 2015 with new finance deals from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
New Ford Ranger picks up fuel stats
Ford’s new Ranger will arrive in UK showrooms at the start of 2016 following its unveiling at the Frankfurt show in September.
UK van sales back on the up
Sales in the UK’s CV market accelerated in August after slipping back in July. Registrations climbed 15.3 per cent, compared to just 3.7 per cent in July.
Alaskan concept points to Renault pickup
Renault is giving broad hints to the look of its forthcoming pickup truck, with the unveiling of the all-new Alaskan concept.
Mercedes Sprinter celebrates two decades
Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching a special edition version of its Sprinter van to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model going on sale.
New engines top Vauxhall LCV updates
Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching a special edition version of its Sprinter van to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model going on sale.
Industry unfazed by slipping van sales
Van sales on the UK market slipped slightly in July. The fall, of just under one per cent, reversed a 16.4 per cent rise in June.
Mercedes sticker aids van rescues
A sticker programme to assist emergency services has now been fully rolled out. The Rescue Assist sticker incorporates a QR code.
Mitsubishi claims top class for new L200
Mitsubishi expects the fifth-generation version of its L200 pick-up, on sale in September, to continue the phenomenal success of its predecessor.
Volkswagen prices up California camping
New California camper van will cost from £37,657 when orders open on 3rd August. The California will be offered in two trims dubbed Beach and Ocean.
UK CV plants enjoying strong 2015
Britain’s van, truck and bus manufacturing plants have boosted their totals by almost a third in the first six months of 2015.
Van dealers enjoy record business
Rocketing UK van sales have driven a record half year for CV market. Van registrations for June climbed 16.4 per cent to 35,742 units.
Weighty issue could be van danger
New research suggests that almost half of the vans driving on the UK’s roads are overloaded, with potentially dangerous consequences.
£13.5K price tag for VW’s new Caddy
Volkswagen’s new Caddy panel range will cost from £13,500 when it arrives on UK roads. Orders open in late June for the new van range.
California camping from Volkswagen
Volkswagen has unveiled its new Transporter California camper van and is claimed to be the only factory-built camper van on the market.
Ford boosts Transit Connect range
Ford is adding new powertrain options and driver-assistance technology to its Transit Connect van range, plus the Tourneo Connect MPV.
The electric Nissan with seven seats
Nissan is to launch a seven-seat version of its e-NV200 electric van-based MPV. It has been dubbed the world’s first pure electric seven seater.
Van market slows but remains buoyant
The UK’s commercial vehicle market saw its slowest growth of the year in May – but it was still more than 17 per cent up on the same month in 2014.
New look, power for Peugeot’s Partner
Peugeot dealers are taking orders for the new Partner van. Debuted at the Commercial Vehicle Show, the new Partner is the fourth generation of the model.
UK’s van makers boost CV production
The UK’s van producers are helping to fuel a strong rise in commercial vehicle manufacturing.
Show offers Drive it chance to van users
Light CV users will get the chance to analyse the top models in one place in July. The DRIVEit@ event will be taking place at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground.