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Toyota Hilux tray

Toyota announces new conversion programmes

Toyota has joined the ranks of manufacturers offering in-house conversion services with two new programmes to be launched at the 2017 CV Show later this month.
Mercedes-Benz Vito of HTEC

Registrations of new LCVs dip in March

Figures released by the SMMT show that the number of LCV registrations for March dropped 0.9% compared to the same month in 2016.
Two Vauxhall Concept vans celebrate commercial vehicle partnership with BSB

Vauxhall celebrates partnership with BSB

Vauxhall has kitted out two vans as motorcycle race transporters to celebrate its new commercial vehicle partnership with the British Superbike Championship (BSB).
Toyota Hilux Tonka concept (The Car Expert)

Tonka toy comes to life with Toyota Hilux

Toyota has brought the Tonka toy to life by reimagining its Hilux. The collaboration celebrates Tonka's 70th and Toyota's 80th anniversaries.
SsangYong Musso pick-up (The Van Expert)

SsangYong Musso gets towing capacity boost

The SsangYong Musso has now been certified to tow loads up to 3.5 tonnes, following approval by the Vehicle Certification Agency.
London Taxi company opens new factory in Ansty, Coventry

London Taxi Company announces a new electric van

Following the official opening of its new R&D and manufacturing facility in Ansty, the London Taxi Company has announced a new range-extender electric delivery van.
London Taxi Company opens new £300m factory (The Van Expert)

London Taxi Company opens new £300m UK factory

The London Taxi Company (LTC) has officially inaugurated its new UK factory in Coventry, which is to be dedicated to the production of electric taxis.
Citroen E-Berlingo Multispace (The Car Expert)

Citroën reveals electric E-Berlingo Multispace

Citroën has revealed the all-electric E-Berlingo Multispace, the latest addition to the Multispace range, which in turn is based on the Berlingo van.
New Isuzu D-Max pricing announced (The Van Expert)

Pricing announced for new Isuzu D-Max range

Isuzu has announced details of pricing and specification for its updated D-Max range, which will make its UK debut at the 2017 CV Show in April.
Renault-Nissan Alliance logo

Renault-Nissan Alliance consolidates its LCV business

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced that it will be combining the LCV divisions of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi into a single business unit.
The new Fiat Fullback Cross has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show

Geneva: Fiat unveils new Fullback Cross

The new Fiat Fullback Cross has made its debut at the 2017 Geneva motor show. The latest version of Fiat's pick-up is also available as a double cab.
Commodore Jeremy Rigby, Naval Base Commander, is pictured beside the electric vans, e-NV200 Combis

New fleet of electric vans for Portsmouth Naval Base

A new fleet of 48 Nissan e-NV200 Combi electric vans is being introduced at Portsmouth Naval Base to try and make the base more energy efficient.
Volkswagen Transporter fleet for Mountjoy

LCV sales slow in February

Figures released by the SMMT show that the number of LCV registrations for February dropped 4.3% compared to the same month in 2016.
Mobile phone laws

Tough new laws on mobile phone use come into force

CV drivers and operators are being urged to review their mobile phone usage and policies as tough new rules come into force across the UK.
Volkswagen Crafter

Volkswagen Crafter to debut at CV Show

The CV Show in April will see the UK debut of the new Volkswagen Crafter panel van. The new Crafter, named International Van of the...
Peugeot and Citroen announce new L2 electric van model

Peugeot and Citroen grow their electric van ranges

PSA partners Peugeot and Citroen have launched longer-wheelbase versions of their small electric vans, with the new models set to debut at the 2017 CV Show.
Isuzu D-Max to be unveiled at CV Show

New Isuzu D-Max to be unveiled at CV Show 2017

The new generation Isuzu D-Max, which has been extensively overhauled, will be revealed on 25th April at the CV Show to be held at the Birmingham NEC.
Volkswagen van centre

Slow but positive start to van sales

Sales of new vans in the UK are still growing, though the increase was a modest 1.2 per cent in January. Heavy vans led the rise, smaller versions slipping.
The new Volkswagen Crafter is now available to order in the UK

New Volkswagen Crafter now available to order

The all-new Volkswagen Crafter is now available to order in the UK, ahead of its official launch at the CV Show in April.
Nissan Navara Trek-1º limited edition model

Exclusive spec Nissan Navara Trek-1º launched

A new, limited-edition specification of the Nissan Navara has been unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show this week. The Navara Trek-1º is clearly aimed more...
Renault Master ZE 01

Renault unveils new Master ZE and updated Kangoo ZE

Renault has launched two new electric vans at the Brussels Motor Show. The Master ZE is the first electric large van and the Kangoo ZE is an updated version of the previous model.
Ford Transit Custom was the most-registered LCV in February 2017.

Ford planning plug-in hybrid Transit model

Ford has announced a plug-in hybrid Transit Custom model for European markets by 2019, as part of a massive investment in new electric vehicles.
Ford-Custom-Transit

New van market picks up to record levels

The UK new van market has matched the car market with record registrations in 2016. A total of 375,687 light commercial vehicles were registered during...

Soaring exports keep CV factories busy

Exports are driving soaring production at the UK’s commercial vehicle plants. In total 9,669 CVs were built in the UK’s factories in November, up nine...
Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper van 01

Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper goes on sale

Mercedes-Benz has announced UK pricing and specification for its new Marco Polo camper van, based on the long wheelbase version of the new V-Class people carrier range.