Sean Rees
Sean is the Deputy Editor at The Van Expert. A enthusiastic fan of motorsport and all things automotive, he is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association, and is now focused on helping those in van-buying need with independent and impartial advice.
New Kia PV7 Cargo electric van revealed
Kia has unveiled the PV7 Cargo, a new electric van that will sit above the smaller PV5 when it arrives in the UK next year.
Minor sales growth for LCV market in August
The UK new LCV market recorded a fifth consecutive month of growth in August, with a very modest 1% rise in monthly registration totals.
Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport-X joins range as UK-exclusive flagship
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Vito 'Sport-X', a UK-exclusive flagship version of its Crew van that combines additional equipment with motorsport-inspired styling.
Toyota Hilux range gains new two-seat model
Toyota has introduced a new two-seat version of the Hilux pickup, giving business users additional secure carrying space inside the cab.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo gets longer range and lower price
Volkswagen has updated the ID. Buzz Cargo with a new battery that brings a longer electric range, more power and a notably lower starting price.
Notable growth for LCV market in July as electric uptake rises to record levels
The UK new light commercial vehicle market recorded a fourth consecutive month of growth in July, with registrations rising 22% year-on-year.
Sales growth for LCV market in June
The UK LCV market recorded a third consecutive month of growth in June, with registrations rising 11% year-on-year.
UK van market grows in May, but electric uptake still falls short of targets
While overall demand remains positive in the LCV market, battery electric van uptake remains well below government targets.
Mitsubishi L200 set for Summer arrival
The all-new Mitsubishi L200 will arrive in UK showrooms this Summer - a pick-up truck range with two distinct model grades.
New light van market grows in April
Following a 3% fall in sales year-on-year in March, the new LCV market recorded a promising 7% registrations uptick in April.
New light van market shrinks again in March
The new light commercial vehicle market shrank by 3% year-on-year in March, with electric van sales tumbling 16%.
Electric Renault Trafic E-Tech arriving this year
Renault has confirmed that its new Trafic E-Tech electric van will become available to order later this year.
New electric KGM Musso pick-up arriving in May
KGM Motors has announced the launch of the Musso EV, its first all-electric pick-up model which will become available to test drive in May.
Incremental growth for the LCV market in February
The new light commercial vehicle market followed an 8% fall in sales year-on-year in January with a small uptick in sales in February.
The best websites for buying a new or used van
With a vast array of online marketplaces and dealerships, buying a van has never been easier. But which sites should you visit?
LCV sales off to a slow start in January
The new LCV market had a disappointing start to 2026, following minor sales growth in December with a 8% fall in sales year-on-year in January.
December sales growth rounds out disappointing 2025 for LCV industry
LCV registrations grew by a minor 2% in December compared to the same month last year, with new van sales falling by 10% annually in 2025.
Electric sales up as the LCV market shrinks overall in November
LCV sales fell by 22% in November compared to the same month last year, while electric sales bucked the overall trend with a 25% uptick.
Van sales decline again in October
The LCV market is still yet to recorded a month of overall sales growth since the turn of the year, with no respite in sight for the industry.
Van sales still struggling in September
Light commercial vehicle registrations are continuing their downward trend in 2025, with overall numbers down 2% compared to September last year.
Electric van demand doubles as LCV sales slump continues
Light commercial vehicle registrations notably fell by 13% year-on-year in August, though electric van sales surged by 110% last month.
LCV market sales decline continues in July
The LCV market continued its downward registrations trend into July, with new van sales down by 5% compared to the same month last year.
LCV sales decline continues into June
New LCV sales fell by 15% in June, this is poor sales result rounding off the worst opening half-year performance for the industry since 2022.
Pricing and specifications announced for new Kia PV5
The new Kia PV5 line-up is now available to order - an electric range that includes cargo, crew, chassis cab and MPV versions.
Poor LCV registration results in May mark sixth months of sales decline
Light commercial vehicle registrations were down by 12% compared to the same month last year, with large vans particularly suffering.