Dan Parton
Dan Parton is a former editor of Truck & Driver, the UK’s biggest selling truck magazine. He is now writes for The Van Expert and The Truck Expert.
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 earlier in...
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.
Six tips to protect your van from theft
Security is something that all van owners should be prioritising, with the number of vans stolen increasing by 45% over the last four years.
MAXUS launches Deliver 9 and e Deliver 3 range
MAXUS has launched its flagship LCV panel van, the Deliver 9 and an all-electric LCV, the e Deliver 3.
Fiat launches limited edition Ducato Shadow Edition
Fiat Professional has launched a new limited version of its Ducato large van – the Shadow Edition. Just 100 examples of the LWB version will be available in the UK.
New van market falls 86% in April due to coronavirus
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by 86.2% in April as nearly all registrations stopped due to coronavirus lockdowns.
Drivers urged to give vans a health check to maintain safety
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has urged van drivers who have been handed an MOT extension to give their vans a health check to keep them road legal and safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
New van registrations halve in March as coronavirus makes impact
The new light commercial vehicle market more than halved in March compared to 2019 figures as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic impacted on the sector.
Call for professional drivers to have two-year eye test as standard
Professional drivers in the transport, passenger transport and logistics sectors should have an eye test every two years, on either a mandatory or voluntary basis, a fleet insurance specialist has said.
Commercial Vehicle Show cancelled
The Commercial Vehicle Show, set to be held on April 26-28 at the NEC in Birmingham, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Toyota launches Proace City compact van
Toyota has introduced its all-new Proace City compact van, with five models on offer and two powertrains, as well as a wealth of in-cab technology.