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  Campervan speed limits: we explain one of the UK's most confusing road rules
  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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  New van tax rates for 2025 announced: how much will it cost you?
  Looking for the latest information on van tax? With 2025’s new tax rates rates up and running, Parkers breaks down everything you need to know. We cover how much vehicle...
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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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  Motorhome buying advice – which body type is right for me?
  There are so many motorhomes and campervans to choose from that working out which one is best for you isn’t easy. Sometimes, just telling the different types apart can be...
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  KGM Musso long-term test
  Gareth Evans is picking over how the KGM Musso stacks up as a value-driven pickup truck. Can it cope with his towing demands and still offer a comfortable daily drive? Update...
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  Electric vans coming soon - future electric vans on sale in 2025, 2026 and beyond
  The number of electric vans offered in the UK has dramatically increased in recent years. This is set to ramp up even more, with new releases from established manufacturers, fresh...
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  How do you drive a heavy electric van?
  The further you want to go in an electric van the bigger the battery you need. There are some things you can do to improve efficiency, but ultimately the equation...
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  New vans coming soon in 2025, 2026 and beyond
  What are the new vans coming soon, and which will be heading to the UK in 2025? Here’s our list of new models and updated vans going on sale in...
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  Volkswagen Amarok long-term test
  Daily life with one of the best pickup trucks on the market, as the Volkswagen Amarok joins Tom Webster’s household. Update 1: Introduction to family life On the spectrum of workhorse...
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  Everything you need to know about car-derived vans - including the ones you can buy in the UK
  A car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like – a van that’s based on a regular passenger car. They’re generally based on small cars, which makes them the among...
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  Plug-in Van Grant for electric vans: everything you need to know
  The UK government confirmed in the 2024 Autumn Budget that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended into the 2025/2026 financial...
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  Toyota Corolla Commercial long-term test
  How does the only estate car-based small van on the market, the Toyota Corolla Commercial, stack up in daily life? Graham King has six months to find out. Update 1: getting...
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  Isuzu D-Max DL20 long-term test: an extended review of a supremely capable pickup
  Gareth is spending six months with Isuzu’s venerable D-Max DL20 pickup truck to find out what life’s like living with this towing champion. He’ll be putting its capabilities to good...
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  What are the different parts of a van called?
  If you are buying your first light commercial vehicle then you might well be confused by all the different terms that are bandied around when talking about the parts of...
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  What is a commercial 4×4? We explain what they are, which are best and why you should consider one for your business
  The commercial 4x4 sector consists of passenger off-roaders that have been converted for light commercial vehicle (LCV) use. In this sense, they’re similar to car-derived vans (which are also based...
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  New pickups coming soon - plus recent launch round-up
  Looking to replace your truck with one of the best new pickup trucks possible? Want to know what new pickup trucks are going to go on sale in the UK...
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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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  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...

Most popular articles

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  New van tax rates for 2025 announced: how much will it cost you?
  Looking for the latest information on van tax? With 2025’s new tax rates rates up and running, Parkers breaks down everything you need to know. We cover how much vehicle...
• 
  Campervan speed limits: we explain one of the UK's most confusing road rules
  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 speed limits and pickup speed limits explained
  Do you know your van speed limits? From what we see on Facebook, forums and other social media, people are often surprised to learn that vans, and some pickup trucks,...
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  Everything you need to know about car-derived vans - including the ones you can buy in the UK
  A car-derived van is exactly what it sounds like – a van that’s based on a regular passenger car. They’re generally based on small cars, which makes them the among...
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  What is a commercial 4×4? We explain what they are, which are best and why you should consider one for your business
  The commercial 4x4 sector consists of passenger off-roaders that have been converted for light commercial vehicle (LCV) use. In this sense, they’re similar to car-derived vans (which are also based...
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  New vans coming soon in 2025, 2026 and beyond
  What are the new vans coming soon, and which will be heading to the UK in 2025? Here’s our list of new models and updated vans going on sale in...
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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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  Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue – all you need to know
  The Nissan Navara ‘snapped chassis’ issue was first raised in a report by The Sun newspaper on 5 February 2017. If you’re the owner of a Navara pickup truck from...
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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 light commercial vehicle then you might well be confused by all the different terms that are bandied around when talking about the parts of...
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  Is the best family car actually a van?
  In the January 2020 issue of CAR magazine, Gavin Green suggested a family of four needs no bigger car than a basic supermini – he’s talking about the latest Peugeot...
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  VW Transporter 204hp TSI turbo petrol long-term review: the final verdict
  Long-term test of the VW Transporter TSI 204 kombi on Parkers Vans Report 14: The final verdict on life with the VW Transporter It’s time to say goodbye to our mad, bad...
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  Electric vans coming soon - future electric vans on sale in 2025, 2026 and beyond
  The number of electric vans offered in the UK has dramatically increased in recent years. This is set to ramp up even more, with new releases from established manufacturers, fresh...
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  Is it still sensible to buy a Mitsubishi commercial vehicle?
  Mitsubishi is withdrawing from the UK, following a decision by Mitsubishi Japan to stop developing vehicles suitable for regulations in this part of the world. So should you still buy...
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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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  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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  What’s the difference between the Mercedes-Benz X-Class and the Nissan Navara?
  When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production version of its new X-Class pickup truck, it’s fair to say there was some disappointment that it didn’t look as outstandingly individual as the muscular...
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  Full guide to Euro 6 for vans and pickups, including Euro 6d and Euro VI
  This is our simple guide to Euro 6 emissions standards for vans and pickups. On this page we’ll cover the different types of Euro 6 regulations – including Euro 6d-Temp...
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  Plug-in Van Grant for electric vans: everything you need to know
  The UK government confirmed in the 2024 Autumn Budget that the discount available on most electric vans through the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG) incentive scheme has been extended into the 2025/2026 financial...
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  History of the Volkswagen Caddy – see how it’s changed over time
  Some say that 42 is the meaning of life – we say 2020 is two years later than the Volkswagen Caddy’s 40th anniversary, which means no snappy headline for this...