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 2020 Renault Trafic and Renault Master vans | The Van Expert

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...
2019 Vauxhall Movano

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...
LCV review background

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 e ice cream van The Van Expert

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 plug-in hybrid van | The Van Expert

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...
LDV E30 The Van Expert

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.
1907 CV Show the Van Expert

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.
2019 Vauxhall Movano

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 NV250 revealed | The Van Expert

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...
Ford Transit Connect vans in line

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.
1905 Isuzu D-Max STR The Van Expert

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.
Ford Transit electric vans

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 Transit Custom Sport, Connect Sport and Courier Sport

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 E30 The Van Expert

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.