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.
Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries
Royal Mail is trialling a prototype LEVC VN5 electric van for parcel and letter deliveries in urban areas, with the aim of cutting emissions.
British Gas orders 1,000 new electric vans
British Gas has placed an order for 1,000 new Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans, the largest purchase of electric LCVs ever made in the UK.
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.
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.
Vauxhall introduces new Vivaro-e Life
Vauxhall has bolstered its range of electric vehicles with the launch of the new nine-seater Vivaro-e Life van-based people carrier.
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.
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.
Ford Transit Connect Sport test drive
The Sport spec certainly sharpens up the look of the Ford Transit Connect, but it doesn't change the vehicle's practicality as a small delivery van.
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.
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.
Toyota unveils new Hilux
Toyota has unveiled a new Hilux, bringing with it a fresh look as well as a more powerful powertrain ahead of its on-sale date in November.
Peugeot announces electric e-Traveller
Peugeot has electrified its big people carrier with the e-Traveller. The van-based vehicle is available in two body lengths and features up to eight seats.
New e-NV200 XL expands Nissan’s electric van family
Nissan has expanded its family of electric van models with the introduction of a new e-NV200 XL Voltia model, a conversion of its existing e-NV 200 model.
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.
Vauxhall releases electric Vivaro-e
Vauxhall has revealed an electric version of its mid-size van, the Vivaro-e. The zero-emissions LCV can cover up to 188 miles on electric power alone.
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.
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.