Nominations now open for the Van Excellence Awards 2019
Van operators who have made a significant contribution to the van market will be celebrated at the 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch later this...
Updated Renault Trafic and Master vans unveiled
Renault has revealed UK pricing for its updated Trafic and Master van ranges, which have been given a new look inside and out as well as new engines.
Peugeot supplies specialist vans to Guide Dogs
Charity Guide Dogs, which provides guide dogs and other services to people with sight loss, has begun a programme of updating the Peugeot vans...
Vauxhall announces pricing for new Movano
Vauxhall has announced that prices for its new Movano large van, which will arrive at retailers from September, will start at £27,745, excluding VAT.
Production...
New van fleet insurance product recognises compliant drivers
A new insurance product has been launched aimed at rewarding
fleets with van drivers who drive safely, efficiently and compliantly.
The Van Excellence scheme has teamed...
Nissan EV turns ice-cream vans green
Nissan has launched an electric vehicle concept to create a zero-emission ice cream van.
Leeds and Birmingham delay CAZ implementation
The planned introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) into Leeds
and Birmingham in January 2020 have been “significantly postponed” because of a
Government delay in delivering...
LEVC reveals plug-in hybrid van based on London taxi
LEVC has revealed a light commercial van based on the same plug-in hybrid technology used in its London taxi.
Fiat announces electric Ducato van
Fiat is to introduce its first fully electric van in 2020, the Ducato Electric BEV, which the company claims will have no trade-off in...
Increasing numbers of operators turning to electric vans
More than two thirds of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleet this year, a report has found.
The Freight Transport Association’s...
Volkswagen launches used van finance calculator
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new used van finance calculator to help customers find the best deal for them.
The website has been updated...
M&W Meats opt for Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Cornish wholesale butcher M&W Meats has bought four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, which also bear the company’s new livery.
No lack of confidence in new van market
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market climbed 5% in May, the fifth consecutive month of growth in van sales.
AB2000 buys 31 new Mercedes-Benz vans
Scottish plant and equipment hire firm AB2000 is replacing more than half of its 50-strong van fleet with new Mercedes-Benz Citans.
New Hyundai tech can adjust performance based on payload
Korean manufacturer Hyundai has unveiled a system that can adjust the performance of an electric light commercial vehicle depending on the gross vehicle weight.
The...
Van Excellence Driver of the Year finalists announced
The 15 finalists in the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) 2019 Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Young Driver of the Year, sponsored by...
Ten injuries a week caused to van drivers by tailgating
Tailgating is more likely to cause a van to have an accident than speeding, bad weather or drink-driving, new research has revealed.
Following the vehicle...
Halfords expands with 150 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Halfords is introducing its Mobile Expert business nationwide and is rolling out 150 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters as part of this.
Vauxhall reveals Movano update
Vauxhall has revealed the first details of its updated Movano van, including new safety features and a payload of up to 2,110kg.
Nissan unveils new NV250 van
Japanese manufacturer Nissan has unveiled the NV250 compact van, which will go on sale in the UK in September.
The Nissan NV250 is a replacement...
Another month of sales growth in April
The UK new van market continued its strong start to the year in April, with registrations up nearly 5% year-on-year, according to the latest figures.
CV show debut for Isuzu D-Max extreme XTR variant
Isuzu has unveiled what the brand describes as 'the most sophisticated and authentically capable version' of its D-Max pick-up.
New licence regulations to help electric vans
Holders of standard car driving licences will be able to drive heavier electric vans than conventional equivalents, according to newly announced rules designed to...
Ford LCV range gets sportier
Ford has bolstered the engine range for its Transit Custom Sport, while new Transit Connect Sport and Courier Sport models have joined the family.
LDV launches first electric-only van at CV Show
LDV has unveiled its EV30 compact van at the CV Show, the first LCV from the brand to be sold with only an electric drivetrain.



























