Stuart Masson
Stuart founded sister site The Car Expert in 2011. Originally from Australia, Stuart has had a passion for the car industry for over thirty years. He now provides overall direction for our four automotive titles.
Warning of skills shortage in commercial vehicle sector
Almost 1 in 5 van operators are so concerned about skills shortages, they fear it could prevent their business operating in the next 12 months.
Travis Perkins and Mercedes celebrate milestone
Travis Perkins has taken delivery of the 1,000th vehicle from its local Mercedes-Benz Dealer.
LCV sales grow 6% in February
The British new LCV market reversed its slide in February, bringing some brighter news to an industry that has seen declines in both cars and LCVs over the last year.
Motorway safety tips
Highways England has pledged to install additional emergency refuge areas at smart motorway locations where drivers are most likely to stop.
Mercedes Vans upping its health and safety game
Mercedes-Benz Vans is embarking on a new health and safety accreditation programme for its MobiloVan roadside assistance technicians.
Electric vans becoming a viable business option
A lack of charging points is reported to be the biggest deterrent for companies to opt for electric vans – but there is support available to help.
Isuzu announces new contract hire offers on D-Max
Isuzu has announced new contract hire offers across its latest D-Max pick-up range.
Government launches consultation for A-road funding
The government has launched a consultation on which A-roads across England should be upgraded in a multi-million pound investment programme.
Vauxhall’s new year van sale
Vauxhall has announced details of its January van sale, with savings of up to 20% on selected new vehicles from Boxing Day until 15 January 2018.
Fiat and Mercedes-Benz leading the way for fleet satisfaction
Mercedes-Benz and Fiat are the clear leaders for customer satisfaction, according to a major survey of van fleet operators.
London’s new taxi is ready for business
The next generation of the famous London Taxi has been officially certified to carry fare-paying passengers by Transport for London
Mercedes-Benz planning full range of electric vans
Mercedes-Benz is planning to roll out electric models across its entire van range in coming years, starting with the mid-sized Vito in 2018.
New LCV sales fall 4% in September
The new LCV market continued a year-long trend of slight decline in the busy month of September, with an overall 4% fall in new registrations.
New Vauxhall Vivaro Tourer Weekender camper unveiled
Vauxhall has revealed a new camper version of its British-built van, called the Vivaro Tourer Weekender, ahead of the Frankfurt motor show.
Citroën and Peugeot offer LCV scrappage bonuses
PSA Groupe brands Peugeot and Citroën have joined LCV rivals with a scrappage offer for older part-exchange vehicles against selected new vans.
New LCV sales remain stable in August
New LCV registrations saw modest growth of 1.5% in August, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released today by the SMMT.
Ford Ranger is back in black
Ford is debuting a special Ford Ranger Black Edition, a blacked-out version of its popular pick-up model, at the Frankfurt motor show next week.
Renault joins the 67-plate scrappage scheme party
Renault has joined the legion of manufacturers offering scrappage schemes to coincide with the new 67-plate registrations that commenced today.
Toyota offers scrappage bonus on Hilux and Proace
Toyota has become the latest manufacturer to offer a scrappage scheme for customers part-exchanging an older vehicle on a new LCV.
Ford announces LCV scrappage scheme
Ford has announced a scrappage scheme for older (pre-Euro 5) vehicles, with a £2,000 part-exchange allowance against selected Transit models.
CV Show: MAN with a van
MAN Truck & Bus has shown off its first move into the LCV market at CV Show 2017, with a rebadged Volkswagen Crafter called the MAN TGE.
Toyota announces new conversion programmes
Toyota has joined the ranks of manufacturers offering in-house conversion services with two new programmes to be launched at the 2017 CV Show later this month.
London Taxi Company announces a new electric van
Following the official opening of its new R&D and manufacturing facility in Ansty, the London Taxi Company has announced a new range-extender electric delivery van.
London Taxi Company opens new £300m UK factory
The London Taxi Company (LTC) has officially inaugurated its new UK factory in Coventry, which is to be dedicated to the production of electric taxis.
Renault-Nissan Alliance consolidates its LCV business
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced that it will be combining the LCV divisions of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi into a single business unit.