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  New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
  Looking to replace your truck with one the best new pickup trucks possible? Want to know what new pickup trucks are going to go on sale in the UK soon?...
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  Van tax and pickup tax: costs, exceptions & FAQs
  Van tax is different to car tax. This is good news, as the van road tax rates are much simpler than the car tax rates. It’s also good news as...
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  New vans coming soon in 2023, 2024, 2025 and beyond
  What are the new vans coming soon to the UK? Here’s our list all the new van models set to go on sale in 2023 and beyond. All the vans listed...
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  Electric van guide - everything you need to know
  This Parkers guide to electric vans includes everything you need to know about buying and running an EV commercial vehicle. We have information on the available plug-in van grants, the...
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  Electric vans coming soon - future electric vans on sale in 2023, 2024 and beyond
  Electric vans might be in the minority in 2023 but their numbers are increasing all the time, both in terms of the models on offer and how many are being...
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  What is a commercial 4x4? And which are best?
  The commercial 4×4 sector of the van market consists of passenger SUV models that have been converted for light commercial vehicle (LCV) use. In this sense, they are similar to...
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  Volkswagen Transporter Kombi long-term test
  Parkers contributor and Bauer Affiliate Operations Editor Adam Binnie is testing a Volkswagen Transporter Kombi to see whether this commercial vehicle is the ultimate transportation for an active, outdoorsy family....
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  Ford Transit Custom Trail long-term test: road trip to France
  Long-term test of the Ford Transit Custom on Parkers Report 6: Time to say goodbye to our Transit Custom Trail The Ford Transit Custom was the UK’s bestselling vehicle of any kind...
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  Volkswagen Caddy Cargo long-term review: final verdict
  Final report: Our long-term test verdict on the VW Caddy It’s fair to say that the VW Caddy did a real tour of duty on its time with us, being driven...
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  Car-derived vans: What are they? Which are best in the UK?
  A car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like: a van that’s based on a regular passenger car, and usually a small one. As such, they are generally the smallest...
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  Long-wheelbase vans: everything you need to know
  If you’re looking for a long-wheelbase van, the chances are you’ve got a lot of stuff to shift. But there’s more to moving mass than the sheer size of the...
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  What are the different parts of a van called?
  If you are buying your first van or pickup truck then you might well be confused by all the different terms that are bandied around when talking about light commercial...
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  Campervan speed limits: what they are, why they are so confusing
  We regularly get questions about the speed limits for campervans and motorhomes at Parkers Vans and Pickups, especially campervan conversions. We’ve touched on it briefly in our main van and...
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  Van security info – top tips to avoid van theft
  Van security is a vital topic for companies big and small. A break-in or a straight theft can have major consequences, often amounting to thousands of pounds in lost tools...
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  Van vehicle weights explained
  A van’s worth is solely dictated by its numbers and statistics for many buyers and businesses. How much does a van weigh and how much can my van carry are...
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  What is Ford Pro? Ford's new branding explained
  If you’ve been spending any time on Ford’s commercial vehicle website of late then you might well be wondering what all the talk is about ‘Ford Pro.’ According to Ford itself:...
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  Government Grants for Plug-in Electric Vans
  The UK government has announced that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended by two years as of March 2022. It...
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  Ford Ranger Raptor long-term test: final verdict
  Long-term test review of the Ford Ranger Raptor. Final report: Our long-term test verdict on the Ford Ranger Raptor The time has finally come to wave goodbye to our Ranger Raptor. And...
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  What do Ultra Low Emission Zones mean for van drivers?
  Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), also known as Clean Air Zones (CAZ), are being rolled out across the UK. At the start of 2022, a number of Scottish cities introduced...
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  Wireless charging: contactless trials underway
  Wireless charging technology isn’t new – you’ve probably got it on your smartphone or watch, for example – but it poses some serious challenges when delivering the amount of current...