Renault launches EasyLife service plan
Renault's Pro+ Commercial Vehicle division is launching a new service and warranty plan dubbed EasyLife, which is now available on all new Renault commercial...
Isuzu announces new contract hire offers on D-Max
Isuzu has announced new contract hire offers across its latest D-Max pick-up range.
LCV market in review 2017
After years of growth, the markets for both new cars and vans slowed down in 2017. The shortfalls were not unexpected as demand began to cool off early in the year.
Mitsubishi L200 gains 3.5-tonne towing ability
An increase in towing ability to 3.5 tonnes tops a raft of changes to the Mitsubishi L200.
Mitsubishi claims that its long-established model is now...
LDV joins the scrappage scramble
LDV has become the latest commercial manufacturer to offer a scrappage scheme, worth up to £8,500.
The van maker, which today is owned by SAIC,...
First LCV sales slide in five years ‘expected’
Annual sales of new vans in the UK fell for the first time in five years in 2017, though industry bodies argue that demand remains at a high level.
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.
What to consider when buying a pick-up
Britain's growing love affair with the pick-up has made it the biggest market in Europe. With this in mind, The Van Expert looks at issues to consider if you're buying a pick-up.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class review
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is described by its manufacturer as the world’s first pick-up from a premium brand. But is such an upmarket model practical?
Land Rover Discovery goes commercial
The Land Rover Discovery Commercial has gone on sale, priced from £48,695 and replacing the second and third seat rows with load space.
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
Slump in van sales ‘worrying’ says SMMT head
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles in the UK slumped by more than 11% in November, a slide that industry chiefs dubbed "worrying."
A total...
First look at Ford Transit Connect, Courier
First details have been released of the new Ford Transit Connect and Courier models, that will be added to the range in mid 2018.
The...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class earns top safety rating
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has secured a top five-star safety rating in the latest series of crash tests of new models staged by Euro NCAP.
In the...
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.
Volkswagen Amarok adds manual gearbox
The Volkswagen Amarok pickup should now appeal to a wider potential customer base following the addition of a manual gearbox version to the range.
The...
Key factors to consider when buying a van
What are the key factors to consider when buying a van? The Van Expert has put together this handy guide to help van buyers.
Renault Trafic range adds nine-seat shuttle
The Renault Trafic Spaceclass has gone on sale, expanding the French manufacturer's well-known mid-sized van range to include a people-carrier.
First seen at the Cannes...
Mercedes-Benz launches van scrappage
Mercedes-Benz Vans is following the example of the retail car industry by launching a van scrappage and swappage scheme to remove older, dirtier vehicles.
Sliding business confidence hits LCV sales
Registrations of new vans slumped again in October, as industry leaders blamed economic and political uncertainty for a drop in business confidence.
According to figures...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup gets £27K price tag
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup will cost from £27,310 when it arrives on UK roads in January 2018.
While the first venture of Mercedes into pickup...
More models added to Volkswagen Crafter range
The core Volkswagen Crafter range has been expanded, with several new models joining the panel vans launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April.
Alongside...
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.