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Volkswagen has announced its UK price list for the new seventh-generation Transporter, which will become available to order in January.

New light van registrations grew by a modest 2% last month - a three-year October high that coincides with a surge in demand for electric vans.

The LCV market returned to commendable sales form last month, recording its best September registrations total in four years.

The all-new, seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter has been revealed this week at the Hanover commercial vehicle show in Germany. This is the biggest update to the Transporter’s design in more than two decades, and marks a fundamental shift for one of Volkswagen’s oldest nameplates.

New van registrations in the UK grew by a modest 2% in August, as demand for electric vans continues to fall.

New LCV registrations fell by 9% in July when compared to the same month last year, and electric van sales remain well off the pace.

Following 17th consecutive months of sales growth for the new light van market, LCV registrations fell by a rather worrying 5% in June.

The light van market recorded a minor 2% sales increase in May year-on-year - its 17th consecutive month of sales growth.

The UK new light van market recorded its 16th consecutive month of sales growth in April, but EV sales took a concerning nose dive last month.

Toyota has announced that a new high-performance 'GR Sport' version of its highly-regarded Hilux pickup is now available to order in the UK.

Isuzu has unveiled a special edition of its D-Max pickup which the brand says offers the ultimate blend of reliability, toughness, and style.

New LCV sales were up 11% in March, as the SMMT announces that the light van sector has delivered its best first quarter for three years.

February marked fourteen straight months of consecutive LCV registrations growth, as demand for light vans rose by a modest 2%.

Just under 24,000 new LCVs arrived on Britain, in what the SMMT says was the highest volume of January registrations for three years.

December marked the twelve straight month of registrations growth for the van market, as demand rose by 36% year-on-year last month.

November marked the eleven straight month of registrations growth for the van market, with over 27,000 new LCVs joining the UK road network.

The new Vauxhall Combo and Combo Electric have been revealed, which are set to become available to order in the UK by the end of the year.

October marked the tenth month of consecutive growth for the new van market, as demand for mid-sized vans rose by 106% last month.

September signalled the ninth month of consecutive growth for the van market, as annual van registrations passed the 250,000 mark last month.

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitan is now available to order in the UK, with the first vehicles expected to arrive in October.

August signalled the eighth month of consecutive registrations growth for the van market, as annual van registrations passed the 200,000 mark.

Ford has announced that its Nugget camper van will return in 2024 - the new model being based on the latest iteration of the Transit Custom.

Electric van sales almost doubled in July, in a month of positive LCV sales growth that rivalled pre-pandemic registration figures.

LEVC has announced that its electric TX taxis can now be fitted with a wheelchair ramp and restraint system.

Ineos has announced that its rugged Grenadier off-roader is now available to order in a new double cab pickup configuration.