Darren Cassey
Articles by Darren Cassey are provided for The Van Expert by PA Media (formerly the Press Association). They include test drives of the latest new LCVs and features on various aspects of automotive life.
Is this the most luxurious London taxi ever made?
A limited-edition version of the latest-generation London black cab has been revealed, promising ‘unrivalled comfort’.
Citroën confirms pricing for e-SpaceTourer
The new electric Citroen e-Spacetourer will be priced from £45,600 after the plug-in car grant and is available for orders now.
Orders open for Volkswagen’s first electric van
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened order books for the ABT eTransporter, its first electric van in the UK.
Van drivers reveal their biggest annoyances on the road
Van drivers have revealed the ways in which other road users get on their nerves out on the road in a new survey
Fiat e-Ducato pricing and specification announced
Fiat has today announced UK pricing and specifications for the fully electric e-Ducato van, which is on sale now.
Pricing and specs confirmed for Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the pricing and specification of its new large electric van, the eSprinter, starting at £51,950 exc. VAT and plug-in car grant.
Equipment upgrades for Toyota Proace
Toyota has announced equipment upgrades for the Toyota Proace van and Proace Verso MPV, with the first vehicles set to arrive in October.
LEVC begins trials of new PHEV van
The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has started trials of its new plug-in hybrid van, which is based on the same platform as its London black cab.
New Trail and Active trims beef up the Ford Transit family
Ford has announced two new Transit specifications called Trail and Active that make the best-selling van family more capable off road.
Citroën e-SpaceTourer electric MPV joins the family
Citroën has revealed an electric version of its SpaceTourer MPV that brings zero-emission motoring to its big van-based people carrier.
Ford and Volkswagen finalise plan to develop LCVs together
Ford and Volkswagen have signed an agreement that will see the pair share technology to build three new commercial vehicles.
Isuzu reveals variety of upgraded D-Max pick-up trucks
Isuzu has revealed three new variations of the D-Max: a lifestyle-focused XTR, a Tipper conversion kit, and a go-anywhere off-road version.
Renault adds Black Edition to Trafic van range
Renault has updated its Trafic van range with a new Black Edition, which adds unique styling touches and extra equipment as standard.
All-new Volkswagen Caddy revealed with more car-like qualities
The new Volkswagen Caddy has been revealed, with more car-like qualities and technologies thanks to being based on the same platform as the VW Golf.
Nissan refreshes top-spec Navara N-Guard
Nissan has given the range-topping Navara N-Guard pick-up truck a refresh to make it more refined and with better technology.
Mercedes-Benz kills off X-Class
Mercedes-Benz has revealed that production of its X-Class pickup truck is scheduled to end in May 2020, less than three years after first going on sale.
Mitsubishi L200 test drive
As a commercial prospect, the Mitsubishi L200 makes a lot of sense. Its off-road capabilities and towing capabilities are impressive.
Citroën plans to electrify van range
Citroën has confirmed all-electric versions of its Dispatch and Berlingo vans will spearhead its commercial vehicle arm’s move towards electrification.
Toyota Hilux gets new safety tech and styling updates
Toyota has announced a suite of updates for its Toyota Hilux pickup truck that improve safety and emissions as well as offering trim updates.
Ford introduces Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid
Ford has revealed the Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid, the first vehicle in the one-tonne van segment to offer zero-emission driving capability.
Amazon orders 100,000 electric delivery vehicles
Amazon has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040 as it announces ‘the largest order ever of electric delivery vehicles’.
Government announces tax breaks for electric taxis
Taxi drivers and businesses are being encouraged to buy new electric taxis after the government made them exempt from the highest tax rates.
The move...
Updated Nissan Navara pick-up is more comfortable and economical
Nissan has revealed an updated Navara pick-up truck range, which gets better road-going sensibilities without compromising its rugged off-road appeal.