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.
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pickup now on sale
Ineos has announced that its rugged Grenadier off-roader is now available to order in a new double cab pickup configuration.
LCV market up by almost a third in June
Up 31% in June, the LCV market has recorded six months of consecutive growth, and the best registrations performance since 2019.
May marks fifth consecutive month of LCV market growth
New light van sales grew by 15% year-on-year in May, but the LCV market is still struggling to match pre-pandemic registration numbers.
New Volkswagen Amarok pricing announced
First unveiled in Summer last year, the new Volkswagen Amarok pickup will be available to order in June, with four trims to choose from.
New LCV registrations rise in April
April marks the fourth month of consecutive growth for the LCV industry, but the anticipated growth of electric van uptake has been underwhelming.
Ford unveils new Transit Courier range
Ford has announced a new second-generation Transit Courier range, which includes an all-electric E-Transit Courier model.
Light van market continues strong start to 2023
The LCV market has recorded its third consecutive month of growth after a positive March – as light van sales grew by 17%.
Renault Trucks unveils three new Trafic variants
Renault Trucks has announced that new dropside, chiller and camper van specifications are set to join the mid-sized Trafic LCV line-up.
Electric Nissan Townstar now on sale
Replacing the Nissan e-NV200, all-electric versions of the Townstar van are now on sale here in the UK, delivering 183 miles of battery range.
Electric London cabs now outnumber diesel models
London black cab manufacturer LEVC reports that its electrified TX taxis now outnumber older diesel TX4 models on the streets of the capital.
LCV market growth continues into February
The LCV market has recorded its second consecutive month of growth - light van sales grew by 9% in February year-on-year.
Euro NCAP toughens up van safety testing
Crash test safety body Euro NCAP has tightened up the criteria for its van safety ratings, with an increased focus on safety assistance technology.
Van insurance costs have risen by 16% in the past year
Spiralling UK costs have impacted the van insurance market, as the average quote now sits at over £1,100 per year, according to a new report.
LCV market records positive start to 2023
Following a rather gloomy 2022, the 2023 LCV sales race has started strongly, as registrations grew by 26% in January year-on-year.
Mercedes-Benz prices up new Citan
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz Citan has finally arrived in the UK, featuring new exterior looks and more on-board tech.
Britain’s best-selling LCVs for 2022
After another year of Ford dominance in the LCV market, the Transit Custom has been crowned the UK's best-selling van for 2022.
LCV market shrinks by 21% in 2022 after December slump
The LCV market shrank by 20% in 2022, which concluded with a slow December in which 25% less light vans were sold compared to December 2021.
Munro launches British-built electric 4×4
Scottish manufacturer Munro has launched its first vehicle - an electric off-roader that can muster 190 miles of travel on a single charge.
LCV market sales slump continues into November
The light van market has now been in decline for two consecutive months, as sales numbers shrank by 22% in November.
Ford reveals high-spec Ranger Platinum pick-up
Ford has unveiled an additional high-spec Ranger 'Platinum' trim, which features exterior chrome accents and luxury interior trimmings.
All-electric Ford E-Tourneo Custom MPV revealed
Ford has debuted its new Tourneo Custom people carrier range, including a electric model that offers 230 miles of travel on a single charge.
Renault adds security features to Trafic options list
Renault has added a few additional safety features to its Trafic panel van options list, including a lockable steel mesh internal door.
LCV sales shrink by a fifth in October
After September growth, British LCV sales decreased by 18% year-on-year in October according to the SMMT's latest figures.
September sees LCV sales grow for the first time this year
After successive months of declining sales, the LCV market actually grew by 11% in September, but this isn't as impressive as it seems.
Vauxhall slims down LCV trim line-up
Vauxhall has restructured the trim grades for every model in its LCV range, unveiled the sporty Vivaro GS, and changed the branding of its electric vans.