Dan Parton
Dan Parton is a former editor of Truck & Driver, the UK’s biggest selling truck magazine. He is now the editor of our three commercial vehicle titles: The Van Expert, The Truck Expert and Commercial Vehicle Engineer.
Ford updates Transit Connect with greater payload
Ford has announced updates to its Transit Connect, offering greater payload than previously.
Theft from vans costing tradespeople £264 million a year
Tool theft from vans costs trade professionals £264 million a year and can put them out of work for 30 days at a time on average, a new study has found.
Dramatic shift to electric power predicted for van operators
A “dramatic shift” to electric power will soon be underway for UK businesses that operate vans, according to new research.
Amazon launches first custom electric delivery vehicle
Amazon has unveiled its first custom electric delivery vehicle, designed and built in partnership with Rivian, which is plans to have on the road in 2022.
Renault adds Master Dropside option to range
Renault has added an enhanced off-the-shelf Master Dropside option to its range, aimed at customers who need to load and bulky items.
New graphics service opens up on-van advertising possibilities
A new fast-change graphics service has been launched that opens up a new range of on-van advertising possibilities, according to its maker.
UK’s first all-electric ambulance hits the roads
The first all-electric zero emissions ambulance to be used in frontline services in the UK has hit the roads in the West Midlands.
Iveco introduces Business trim for Daily range
Iveco has launched a new Business trimline for its Daily product range, which groups together some of the range’s most popular options.
Renault celebrates Master’s 40th birthday with Ruby Edition
To celebrate 40 years of the Master van, Renault Trucks has launched a special edition of its latest generation Master Red Edition range.
Clancy Group orders more than 500 Mercedes-Benz vans
Utilities contractor Clancy Group has taken delivery of more than 500 Mercedes-Benz vans, which are now supporting a range of well-known service providers.
MAXUS offers £2020 off all e Deliver 3 orders to end of September
MAXUS is offering all UK customers a £2020 discount on e Deliver 3 orders made between September 9-30.
LCV demand falls in August as buyers wait for new plates
Demand for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) dropped by 16% in the UK in August, as fleet operators wait for the new September plate, new figures have revealed.
Amazon to add 1,800 electric Mercedes-Benz vans to its fleet
Internet retail giant Amazon has announced that it is to add 1,800 electric Mercedes-Benz vans to its European deliver fleet this year.
Ford launches rally-inspired MS-RT Transit Custom and Transit Connect vans
Ford has announced that Ford Transit Custom and Transit Connect vans developed by vehicle design specialist MS‑RT will be available to order direct from Ford Transit Centres from September.
Openreach makes significant investment in Vauxhall electric vans
Telecommunications specialist Openreach has ordered 270 Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans and nine Corsa-e cars as part of the company’s commitment to electric-powered vehicles.
Spartan take on 70 new Mercedes-Benz Citans
Spartan Motor Factors has commissioned 70 new Mercedes-Benz Citans as the company seeks to grow following its acquisition by MWR Sales Ltd...
Rise in new van registrations point to post-Covid recovery
The number of new LCVS registered increased by 7% in July, the first monthly year-on-year increase since January, fuelled by pent-up demand from operators after lockdown restrictions have been lifted.
Nissan NV200 UK’s most reliable van, new figures reveal
The UK’s most reliable light commercial vehicle (LCV) is the Nissan NV200, while the Ford Ranger is the most prone to needing repair, according to new research.
Van owners warned to get safety checks as MOT exemption ends
Van owners are being urged to get their vans checked and repaired, as about 1.2 million vans had MOTs postponed during the COVID-19 lockdown exemption.
Renault launches zero-emission Zoe Van
Renault PRO+ has launched its latest small electric van, the zero-emission Zoe, offering a range of 245 miles and a payload of 387kg.
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches finance offers to support businesses
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has launched a range of finance offers to support businesses who run vans and ensure that pricing is transparent and suitable for various budgets.
Southampton City Council takes delivery of 24 Renault Kangoo ZE33 vans
Southampton City Council (SCC) has put 24 zero emission Renault Kangoo ZE33 panel vans into service around the city.
LEVC announces full details of its VN5 van
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has announced the full details of its fully electric VN5 van, which will hit the roads later this year.
Renault expands electric Master ZE line-up
Renault has expanded its electric Master ZE range, which now includes a chassis cab version and an increased payload across the entire range.
New van sales show first signs of recovery
June provided another tough month for the light commercial vehicle sector, with registrations down 24.8% compared to the same time in 2019, and sales in the sector were more than 44% down on the first half of last year.