Mitsubishi L200 gains 3.5-tonne towing ability
An increase in towing ability to 3.5 tonnes tops a raft of changes to the Mitsubishi L200.
Mitsubishi claims that its long-established model is now...
LDV joins the scrappage scramble
LDV has become the latest commercial manufacturer to offer a scrappage scheme, worth up to £8,500.
The van maker, which today is owned by SAIC,...
First LCV sales slide in five years ‘expected’
Annual sales of new vans in the UK fell for the first time in five years in 2017, though industry bodies argue that demand remains at a high level.
Government launches consultation for A-road funding
The government has launched a consultation on which A-roads across England should be upgraded in a multi-million pound investment programme.
Vauxhall’s new year van sale
Vauxhall has announced details of its January van sale, with savings of up to 20% on selected new vehicles from Boxing Day until 15 January 2018.
Fiat and Mercedes-Benz leading the way for fleet satisfaction
Mercedes-Benz and Fiat are the clear leaders for customer satisfaction, according to a major survey of van fleet operators.
Land Rover Discovery goes commercial
The Land Rover Discovery Commercial has gone on sale, priced from £48,695 and replacing the second and third seat rows with load space.
London’s new taxi is ready for business
The next generation of the famous London Taxi has been officially certified to carry fare-paying passengers by Transport for London
Slump in van sales ‘worrying’ says SMMT head
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles in the UK slumped by more than 11% in November, a slide that industry chiefs dubbed "worrying."
A total...
First look at Ford Transit Connect, Courier
First details have been released of the new Ford Transit Connect and Courier models, that will be added to the range in mid 2018.
The...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class earns top safety rating
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has secured a top five-star safety rating in the latest series of crash tests of new models staged by Euro NCAP.
In the...
Mercedes-Benz planning full range of electric vans
Mercedes-Benz is planning to roll out electric models across its entire van range in coming years, starting with the mid-sized Vito in 2018.
Volkswagen Amarok adds manual gearbox
The Volkswagen Amarok pickup should now appeal to a wider potential customer base following the addition of a manual gearbox version to the range.
The...
Renault Trafic range adds nine-seat shuttle
The Renault Trafic Spaceclass has gone on sale, expanding the French manufacturer's well-known mid-sized van range to include a people-carrier.
First seen at the Cannes...
Mercedes-Benz launches van scrappage
Mercedes-Benz Vans is following the example of the retail car industry by launching a van scrappage and swappage scheme to remove older, dirtier vehicles.
Sliding business confidence hits LCV sales
Registrations of new vans slumped again in October, as industry leaders blamed economic and political uncertainty for a drop in business confidence.
According to figures...
Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup gets £27K price tag
The Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup will cost from £27,310 when it arrives on UK roads in January 2018.
While the first venture of Mercedes into pickup...
More models added to Volkswagen Crafter range
The core Volkswagen Crafter range has been expanded, with several new models joining the panel vans launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April.
Alongside...
New LCV sales fall 4% in September
The new LCV market continued a year-long trend of slight decline in the busy month of September, with an overall 4% fall in new registrations.
Volkswagen Crafter added to Europcar UK fleet
Europcar UK has added 170 new Volkswagen Crafter panel vans to its commercial fleet. The vans will be available from Europcar's UK locations from September.
Automatic arrival for Renault Kangoo
Renault's Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission is now available on their Kangoo range for the first time.
Volkswagen Crafter on the coffee run for Pelican Rouge
Pelican Rouge, a company specialising in coffee roasting and solutions, has taken a delivery of 62 Volkswagen Crafter vans.
New Vauxhall Vivaro Tourer Weekender camper unveiled
Vauxhall has revealed a new camper version of its British-built van, called the Vivaro Tourer Weekender, ahead of the Frankfurt motor show.
Citroën and Peugeot offer LCV scrappage bonuses
PSA Groupe brands Peugeot and Citroën have joined LCV rivals with a scrappage offer for older part-exchange vehicles against selected new vans.
New LCV sales remain stable in August
New LCV registrations saw modest growth of 1.5% in August, compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released today by the SMMT.





























