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Toyota Corolla-based hybrid van priced from £22,134

Toyota has confirmed the pricing for the light commercial vehicle version of its British-built Toyota Corolla estate car, and the order books are now open ahead of initial deliveries in...

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  New VW Amarok – official pictures, details of next-gen pickup

  Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has released further details of its next-generation Amarok pickup truck. As well as another exterior sketch, this latest info-drop includes some sizing and engine revelations, plus confirmation...

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  Mercedes eVito battery upgrade extends driving range to 162 miles

  Mercedes-Benz has fixed the only major problem with its eVito electric van – the driving range. By adding a bigger battery pack, the firm says the eVito will now officially...

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  VW Transporter Sportline Black Edition review: 204hp GTI Kombi driven

  A 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.

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  Toyota Hilux GR Sport: top-spec 204hp pickup with added attitude

  Toyota has announced a new range-topping Hilux GR Sport model. It’s not often we see the word Sport added to a pickup truck without cracking up with laughter, so let’s...

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  Yomper JMV275 Commercial review

  Small pickup trucks aren’t really a thing any more – while you can buy some models like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux as two-seat single-cab models, they’re still as...

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  New Fiat Scudo van replaces Talento, comes with electric power

  The Fiat Scudo is back, replacing the Fiat Talento as the firm’s medium van. Prices start at £25,750 for diesel models and £35,720 for the all-electric E-Scudo variant, and they're...

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  Toyota electric pickup truck concept previews production model

  Toyota is to build an electric pickup truck, and has previewed the design among 30 – yes 30 – new electric vehicle concepts. It’s unclear at this stage exactly where the...

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  Volkswagen confirms ID. California electric campervan

  Volkswagen has confirmed that it will build an all-electric campervan. The new model is being referred to as the ID. California, and will be based on the production version of...

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  New Ford Ranger with V6 power: all the official details

  Ford has revealed the new Ranger pickup truck at last. This next-generation model will go on sale in late 2022, and comes packed with innovations intended to make your life...

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  Yomper 4x4 Suzuki Jimny pickup conversions – compact practicality

  Looking for an off-road capable utility vehicle but concerned modern pickups are too big for your requirements? Then these Yomper 4x4 conversions based on the Suzuki Jimny SUV could be...

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  Van theft up 81% since 2015, to double by 2030

  According to Comparethemarket.com, recent statistics show an alarming rise in van theft – with the insurance comparison site predicting that by 2030 over 20,000 vans could be stolen every year...

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  How much does van insurance cost? Young drivers face £2,342 bill

  According to research by data consultancy Consumer Intelligence, the average cost of an annual van insurance premium in the UK is now £977, a slight drop from the £985 amount...

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  Next-gen Ford Ranger - first official details, pictures and video

  Ford has released more details of the next-generation Ford Ranger pickup truck. Though still disguised in the latest official pictures and video, the new Ranger will be revealed in full...

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  Updated Citroen Relay gets new engines, increased spec

  The Citroen Relay isn’t dead yet. Despite dating all the back to 2006, the current version of Citroen’s large van is receiving another update. You won’t be able to tell from...

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  Fiat stress-test claims electric vans more relaxing to drive than diesels

  Fiat Professional has carried out a small study in the UK that it says proves that driving an electric van is less stressful than the diesel equivalent. Working with a leading...

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  £1,000 saving for Citroen Dispatch and e-Dispatch with 2022 update

  Citroen has updated the Dispatch and e-Dispatch vans with a new set of trim names, new Euro 6.3 engines and a price cut across the board. The update stops short of...

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  Parkers van and pickup award winners 2022

  The results are in for the annual Parkers New Car Awards 2022, so let’s take a closer look at the van and pickup award winners. This year there are six awards:...

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  Ineos Grenadier: pricing, passenger ride, pictures and spec

  Fledgling British brand Ineos Automotive has revealed a target starting price of £48,000 for its new Grenadier 4x4, which will be offered as a commercial vehicle variant as well as...

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