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Robotised delivery vehicles featured of the 2026 IAA Transportation show, with three major manufacturers showcasing them on their stands.

'Uptime' appears to be one of the major buzzwords of the IAA Transportation show, with manufacturers introducing full suites of connected support services to their vehicle buyers.

Kia has unveiled the second van in its electric PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) line-up at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover.

Ford unveiled the chassis cab variant of its new Transit City one-tonne van at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover.

The new all-electric Renault Trafic E-Tech has taken the much-coveted International Van of the Year award.

New Chinese brand Delivan has unveiled its initial light-commercial vehicle range ahead of the brand’s UK launch in 2027.

Kia has unveiled the PV7 Cargo, a new electric van that will sit above the smaller PV5 when it arrives in the UK next year.

The UK new LCV market recorded a fifth consecutive month of growth in August, with a very modest 1% rise in monthly registration totals.

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Vito 'Sport-X', a UK-exclusive flagship version of its Crew van that combines additional equipment with motorsport-inspired styling.

Toyota has introduced a new two-seat version of the Hilux pickup, giving business users additional secure carrying space inside the cab.

Volkswagen has updated the ID. Buzz Cargo with a new battery that brings a longer electric range, more power and a notably lower starting price.

The UK new light commercial vehicle market recorded a fourth consecutive month of growth in July, with registrations rising 22% year-on-year.

Volkswagen has added a plug-in hybrid version to the Transporter range for the first time, giving operators another option alongside diesel and electric models.

The Farizon SV Sport adds bolder styling to the electric van range, but pricing has not yet been confirmed.

The BYD Shark plug-in hybrid pick-up is heading to the UK, offering four-wheel drive, up to 55 miles of electric range and vehicle-to-load power.

The UK LCV market recorded a third consecutive month of growth in June, with registrations rising 11% year-on-year.

While overall demand remains positive in the LCV market, battery electric van uptake remains well below government targets.

The all-new Mitsubishi L200 will arrive in UK showrooms this Summer - a pick-up truck range with two distinct model grades.

Following a 3% fall in sales year-on-year in March, the new LCV market recorded a promising 7% registrations uptick in April.

Renault placed the forthcoming Trafic E-Tech medium electric van at the centre of its Commerical Vehicle Show stand, ahead of production beginning early in 2027.

Centrepiece of the Ford stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show is the fifth member of the Transit line-up, the all-electric Transit City.

Chery has unveiled the Delivan brand - a marque aiming to deliver vehicles aimed primarily at last-mile delivery and urban logistics uses.

New light-commercial brand Farizon has doubled its van range with the unveiling of a second, smaller model.

Kia has expanded its electric van options, a year after the brand launched its PBV range at the CV Show.

Kia has enjoyed a promising start to its presence on the UK light van market, claiming the third highest EV sales in the first quarter of 2026.