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Citroen e-C3 Van - urban deliveries just got a cheap new optionThe car-derived van sector has been given a boost with the launch of the new Citroen e-C3 Van, which provides a small urban electric van for less than £20,000. The... -
Changes to drivers' licence laws for heavy electric vans come into forceThe planned change in the law around driving heavy electric vans has taken effect, meaning that anyone holding a standard car licence is now allowed to get behind the wheel... -
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Renault E-Tech electric vans - something for everyoneADVERTISING FEATURE in association with Renault Renault is a pioneer in electric vehicles in Europe and this is perfectly illustrated by its comprehensive van line up that spans the small, medium and... -
Kia PV5 electric van: UK pricing and spec details revealed, plus where you can buy oneKia has confirmed where you will be able to buy the brand-new Kia PV5 electric van, having announced the first ‘PBV Centres’ that will specialise in looking after the company’s... -
The Kia PV5 WAV - pure electric and wheelchair friendlyThe Kia PV5 WAV is real rarity in its class, as it is a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that has been designed and built in-house by the vehicle manufacturer. This means Kia... -
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CV Show 2025 review: these are the vans worth your timeThe 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show ran from 29 April to 1 May at the Birmingham NEC. The CV Show played host to the launch of several new vans from a... -
New electric van brand Flexis makes UK debut at 2025 CV ShowFlexis is a new electric van company with plans to target the European urban delivery market with three vans destined for a 2026 launch. It made its UK debut at... -
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Isuzu D-Max electric pickup makes UK debut at CV ShowIsuzu D-Max electric pickup has made its debut at the 2025 CV Show, with a left-hand drive example taking centre stage on the stand alongside the latest diesel models. There’s... -
Largest Farizon SV electric van debuts at 2025 CV Show, gets AA supportChinese electric van brand Farizon has unveiled the largest version of its Farizon SV at the 2025 CV Show. The new L3/H3 variant underlines the vehicle’s strategy to straddle the... -
All new electric-only Renault Trafic, Estafette and Goelette E-Tech to launch in 2026The new Renault Trafic E-Tech electric van will go on sale in the UK in the second half of 2026 alongside its new sister vehicles the Goelette E-Tech and Estafette... -
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Updates announced for Stellantis large vansStellantis has announced a raft of updates to its large van range. Most significantly, the electric versions can be recharged considerably quicker than before. The changes apply to the Citroen Relay,... -
Volkswagen launches new plug-in hybrid Caddy and MultivanVolkswagen has added two new plug-in-hybrid models to its range of vans – the VW Caddy Cargo eHybrid and VW Multivan eHybrid 4Motion. Let’s look at the Caddy first. The Volkswagen... -
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A hybrid pickup truck? Toyota Hilux gets mildest possible battery backupThe Toyota Hilux is the first pickup to get a hybrid version, with its top-end Invincible X double-cab truck getting battery backup for the first time. Before you get too excited... -
Iveco to release two new electric vans, thanks to Stellantis partnershipIveco will be releasing two new electric vans in Europe in the large and medium markets thanks to a newly agreed partnership with mega group Stellantis. The agreement will see... -
Lower cost VW ID Buzz Cargo launched with smaller batteryThere’s a new entry-level version of the Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo available. It’s powered by a 59kWh lithium-ion battery and offers a WLTP range of 200 miles. Prices start from... -
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Ford Pro Delivery Assist says it will save you time at every dropWe had to double check the date with this one. Ford Pro – the blue oval’s light commercial vehicle arm – has a new Delivery Assist feature that’s intended to... -
Renault Estafette concept - the first look at the Trafic's replacementThe Renault Estafette electric van concept that was revealed at the 2024 IAA is set to make production alongside two other smaller electric-only vans. The Estafette has been developed in conjunction... -
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Vauxhall Movano hydrogen van - full pricing and on-sale detailsThe Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen is set to cost from £66,450 when it goes on sale in spring 2025. The large van is to be the second hydrogen model in Vauxhall’s... -
The future of Mercedes-Benz vans to be revealed in spring 2025The first of Mercedes-Benz’s all-new future electric van range will be revealed in spring 2025 before going on sale from 2026. Mercedes is planning to switch all of its medium and... -
The 2025 Volkswagen Transporter – prices and on-sale date revealedPrices have been announced for the 2025 Volkswagen Transporter. The range starts at £30,995 (before VAT) when order books open in January 2025, and tops out at £45,015 (again, before... -
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Ford Transit injector problems – official statement and service action for Transit EcoBlue, Transit Custom EcoBlue and Ranger EcoBlueFord is set to announce an official service action to resolve on-going issues some customers have been experience with the fuel injectors used in its 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engines. These are... -
The Kia PV5 WAV - pure electric and wheelchair friendlyThe Kia PV5 WAV is real rarity in its class, as it is a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that has been designed and built in-house by the vehicle manufacturer. This means Kia...
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VW Transporter Sportline Black Edition review: 204hp GTI Kombi drivenA new Sportline model has joined the latest VW Transporter 6.1 range – and for the first time, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has given its sportiest van a real GTI-style makeover.... -
Volkswagen launches new plug-in hybrid Caddy and MultivanVolkswagen has added two new plug-in-hybrid models to its range of vans – the VW Caddy Cargo eHybrid and VW Multivan eHybrid 4Motion. Let’s look at the Caddy first. The Volkswagen...
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Kia PV5 electric van: UK pricing and spec details revealed, plus where you can buy oneKia has confirmed where you will be able to buy the brand-new Kia PV5 electric van, having announced the first ‘PBV Centres’ that will specialise in looking after the company’s...
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The 2025 Volkswagen Transporter – prices and on-sale date revealedPrices have been announced for the 2025 Volkswagen Transporter. The range starts at £30,995 (before VAT) when order books open in January 2025, and tops out at £45,015 (again, before...
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Volkswagen Grand California review – full UK test of factory-built supersized campervan from VWThis is our full and detailed VW Grand California review – we’ve driven and tested this large, factory-built campervan at the original launch in Gran Canaria as well as right... -
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All new electric-only Renault Trafic, Estafette and Goelette E-Tech to launch in 2026The new Renault Trafic E-Tech electric van will go on sale in the UK in the second half of 2026 alongside its new sister vehicles the Goelette E-Tech and Estafette...
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Renault Trafic Passenger review 2021 - we test newly facelifted minibusRenault has given its third-generation Trafic van an extensive facelift for 2021, mainly focused on its interior and safety equipment. Still based on the same platform as the van introduced... -
Renault E-Tech electric vans - something for everyoneADVERTISING FEATURE in association with Renault Renault is a pioneer in electric vehicles in Europe and this is perfectly illustrated by its comprehensive van line up that spans the small, medium and...
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Review: JE Engineering Land Rover Defender with automatic gearbox conversionWhen production of the Land Rover Defender ended in 2016, demand for the company’s most recognisable model was still going strong. But if you’ve never been a fan it can... -
Vauxhall Combo 4x4 review - the little van that couldThis Vauxhall Combo 4x4 is something of a niche machine, but we’re still pleased to not only see that it exists but also to have been able to try it... -
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New Mercedes Sprinter AWD 4x4 pricing and specificationMercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specification for new Sprinter AWD models – four-wheel drive versions of the latest Mercedes large van. Available to order now for production in March 2019, the new... -
Iveco Daily 4x4 review: All-Road and Off-Road versions testedPlenty of commercial 4x4s will go off road over some really demanding terrain, and many large vans will carry loads of stuff. Rarely will a van do both. This is... -
VW Caddy eHybrid PHEV revealed with 76-mile electric rangeVolkswagen has shown off its first plug-in hybrid van, in the form of the VW Caddy eHybrid. The Volkswagen Caddy eHybrid will come with a petrol engine and a 19.7kWh... -
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Mercedes-Benz Vito 2019 – new engines and tech revealedUPDATE: The Mercedes-Benz Vito has been updated again for 2020 with a mild facelift, completely revised engine range and lots of extra tech. You can read all about the latest... -
Would you pay £50k for a van? Ken Block limited edition Ford Transit Custom reviewThis is Ken Block’s Ford Transit Custom. No, seriously – this is the exact van, built to his specifications, and used by him and his family for road trips in... -
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VW Transporter Edition kombi 150 TDI review - a stylish van with stacks of kitFair to say no other van inspires fans quite like the Volkswagen Transporter – not even the contemporary Ford Transit Custom’s cult following can touch the decades of love and... -
Ford Transit Custom MS-RT R-Spec review – a 208hp van with the handling to matchParkers Vans review of the Ford Transit Custom MS-RT R-Spec by Van-Sport ‘People have been focusing too much on the power upgrade,’ says Van-Sport boss Edward Davies, while standing next to... -
Ford Nugget Camper Van – plug-in power, all-wheel drive and now with room for a looThe 2024 Ford Nugget Camper Van is the all-new version of the mid-sized campervan based on the Transit Custom van and targeted directly at the Volkswagen California. Based on the brand... -