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Surprise boost to UK CV manufacturing

UK commercial vehicle production increased by 26% in November, but industry bosses said figures were skewed by fleet orders.
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Volkswagen Grand California heads for NEC show

The Volkswagen Grand California will make its UK debut at the Birmingham NEC in February, the Crafter-based motorhome promising more space and more tech.
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Mayor of London launches scrappage scheme for older diesel vans

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a scrappage scheme to help small businesses prepare for the capital’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone.
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Another strong month for new LCV sales in November

The LCV market is enjoying a strong finish to a turbulent year in 2018, with new registrations up by 10% in November, following a 14% increase in October.
Renault Master conversion for Renault Sport F1 team

Renault Masters the art of F1 car transportation

Renault has created an eye-catching showcase for its van conversion programme by creating a bespoke car transporter for the Renault Sport Formula One team.
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Volkswagen delivers new contract hire offers

Volkswagen has launched new contract hire offers across its van range, with up to £3,000 of initial rental contribution and two free services.
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Fiat Black Friday Sportivo van offers

Fiat Professional is offering customers a special Black Friday contract hire deal on all Sportivo specification vans ordered before 7 December.
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Mercedes-Benz cooks up a Storm for Black Friday

Mercedes-Benz has launched a special Black Friday offer involving contract hire deals on a special edition X-Class Storm pick-up and Vito Sport van.

£45.7K price tag for Renault Master electric

Renault has revealed pricing and specifications for its all-electric Master Z.E. LCV. The van, which can cover 74 miles between charges and takes six hours...
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New Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck revealed

Mitsubishi has unveiled a new version of the L200 pick-up truck, signalling a facelift for the fifth-generation of its venerable workhorse.

Large van sales carry the new LCV market in October

Strong sales of large vans overcame falls of medium and small vans to help the overall new LCV market post growth of 14% in October.
Volkswagen Amarok Aventura

Volkswagen announces special-edition Amarok Aventura

Volkswagen has topped its specification offerings for its Amarok pick-up with a new special-edition Aventura trim.
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Special 30th anniversary VW California launched

Volkswagen is celebrating three decades of its legendary California campervan with a new special edition called the California 30 Years.
Renault Trafic Premier Edition

Renault bolsters van range with Premier Edition models

Renault has added a high-spec trim level called Premier Edition to its Kangoo, Trafic and Master van models. The Premier Edition specification boasts extra standard...
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Greener taxis help reduce driver pollution exposure

The type of vehicle a London cab driver chooses can drastically affect their exposure to pollution, a university survey has found.
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Isuzu adds new D-Max Fury pick-up for 2019

Isuzu has reintroduced the D-Max Fury nameplate to its ubiquitous range of pickups, bringing an aggressive new edge to the updated truck.
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Addison Lee plans autonomous minicabs within three years

A partnership between Addison Lee and software company Oxbotica could see driverless taxis on London streets in just three years.
£100 million set for A-road rehabilitation across England

£100m road maintenance aims to prevent 1,450 deaths and serious injuries

Around 1,450 deaths and serious injuries could be prevented through “rehabilitation” of the riskiest council-managed A roads in England.
Ford Transit Custom leads LCV registrations again, September 2018

New LCV registrations down 6% in September

Small and medium vans were chiefly responsible for the new LCV market falling 6% in September compared to the same month last year.
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Isuzu updates D-Max Arctic Trucks

Isuzu has released a model year update to its heavy-duty D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 line, with some new colours and updated specifications.
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Volkswagen breeds a new Caddy conversion for Genus

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating an order for 350 new Caddy vans in a three-year deal with biotechnology firm Genus Breeding.
PSA Group compact van wins IVOTY 2019

PSA trio win International Van of the Year 2019

The new generation family of compact vans from the PSA Group has won the International Van of the Year Award 2019.
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Maxus electric van to debut in Hannover

Four electric versions of the Maxus V80 van will be unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover this month. The van manufacturer, known...
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New Vauxhall Combo to cost from £15.6K

Dealers have opened order books for the new Vauxhall Combo van, at prices starting from £15,630. According to its makers, the new compact van is...
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LCV market rebounds in August

The roller coaster ride of new LCV registrations in 2018 is continuing. After two months of falling figures, August saw sales up by 5%.